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I thought I'd let you know about by two new babies. I keep about 60 poultry and 10 ducks, but this is the first time I've had Geese. They are about three months old, and I've had them from when they were three weeks. One is an Emden, and the other is an African Chinese cross. Although we do not...

Hi I have a three month old legbar pullet that I'm sure has Mareks ( not confirmed by vet ). Last week she was walking but stumbling and having problems with one leg. Took her to the vets, he checked for breaks or dislocation, and gave her anti-inflammatory jab. Since then she is off her legs...

Hi Has anyone had any experience of keeping broodies together to raise their chicks. I have four broodies sitting at present, one is separated in her own run (hatching French black copper marans), but the other three (hatching cream legbars) are also removed from the main hen house, and are...

Has anyone got any advice about my Brahma hen.She was very poorly about three weeks ago,I took her to the vets who diagnosed a chest infection,and added that she was quite bad,but we could start her on antibiotics,she had an injection,followed by Baytril 2.5% orally for one week.Next check up...

Hi everyone,I'm a newbie,just joined today. I live in Canterbury in Kent,and I've been keeping chickens and ducks for a few years now.I have Brahmas,Orpingtons,Light Sussex,Skylines,Barnevelders,and some rescue hens as well as ten ducks.Last year we incubated our own eggs and hatched six brahmas...