Posts by lucylover

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-girls-summer-home     Well, I hope you all like it! We worked hard on this coop for the past couple months to get it in tip top shape. Let us know what you think in the...

Use something like omelet, scrambles, poachy, or quiche... hahaha

I had this problem not too long ago when raising my little ones. She did end up dying within two days of showing symptoms. Only mine was a week old. Symptoms include: doesn't eat nearly as much as the others, can't really stand up...

Yes... However, be sure to make sure that everyone is getting along okay, and no one is pecking at the little guy. If they are, separate him and give him the heat lamp. Also give him some gatorade to boost electrolytes through him...

If your chick looks like this one, I'm sorry to say that the odds of your little one surviving are not likely. I had this problem not too long ago when raising my little ones. She did end up dying within two days. Symptoms: doesn't eat...

Rspoynter, I don't know that I would recommend putting the little guys in with the big guys at night. However, do let them out to play with the big chicks during the day. BUT, be sure to stay with them and watch to make sure nobody gets...

She is looking really healthy! Good job raising her! They look like they should be ready for the coop, but make sure that predators CANNOT get in. This is even more important when they are little. However, it will be good for them to get...

Just as RonC said, as long as mamma chicken is with them, they should be fine. While they are little, be sure to give them fresh food and water daily. Also, even though it will be 90 this weekend, baby chicks should be right around 86 to...

Not thriving can definitely become a problem when raising baby chicks! I had this problem not too long ago when raising my little ones. She did end up dying within two days. Symptoms: doesn't eat nearly as much as the others, can't...

Wait until the other three are four weeks old, and then it is time to slowly move the heat lamp farther away from the brooder. The silkies will be fine with a couple extra weeks of warmth. Enjoy your little chicks! :)