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I thought this maybe of help to some people as listed in the Poultry and Waterfowl Problems book. One of the best indications to chickens state of health is from their droppings, below is a rough guide as to what illness they may have: Droppings with blood = Coccidiosis Greenish droppings =...

I keep saying I am not going to hatch anymore chicks until Spring but the Millefleur Pekins, Lemon Millefleur Sabelpoots, Gold Silkies and the Polish all started laying again so I popped 30 eggs in the incubator. Unfortunately each one was fertile and I now have 30 cute little chicks running...

I imagine you are all worried with the weather getting colder as what to do with your drinkers to stop the water freezing inside. A handy tip it to add a few drops of glycerine into the water, as it is oil based the water does not freeze and is completely harmless to poultry. It works on...

Hi And welcome to the forum.Keeping chickens is definately an addiction, you just want to get more and more and more.................. Regards Sue

Have posted a few replies to questions but thought I would just say a quick hello to everyone. I have had poultry and ornamental waterfowl for the past 20 years. I also have 3 cats (and no social life!!!!). I love my birds but unfortunately had the misfortune and upset last year (358 days...

Hi Welcome to the forum, hatching eggs is always exciting. Good luck with your new adventure. Sue

Hi Welcome to the forum, I am sure you will be very pleased with your new girls, they give so much pleasure and eash has their own personalities. Good luck Sue