Posts by bobchristenson

My issue really is one of having good enough housing to keep them separated long term.  That's why I keep trying to introduce them into the same run (I really only have a single area that can't easily be divided again).  We...

Well, since the start of this thread, we're now at week 8.  I just put them together again (all day today) and it's not going much better, but the chicks are bigger so I feel like they're a little less in danger.  I opened up...

Here's where I'm at...looking for some advice:   Weeks 0-5 - Inside in a brooder Week 5-6 -  they were put in a small brooder/run in our coop.  Heat lamp on all times, however with this mild winter so far,...

Thanks everyone!   I actually closed them up for the night and everything seemed to quiet down...I figured the'd tuff it out...then I read this thread :)   I went back out (in my PJs!) and moved them back to a...

My first introduction of chicks to chickens and its not going so great, but I've never done this before (or seen it done) so I'm not sure where the line should be.  Here's the details:   Chicks are 5 1/2 weeks They...

Excellent feedback from an expert!  How lucky am I?!?  Thanks so much for your thoughts....   (the backyard chickens community rocks!!)

Yes, I know the title of this post initially sounds like a bad idea and there are people out there that won't even feed their chickens municipal water (because it's chlorinated).  I try and have a balanced view of caring for my...

I've got my fingers crossed, but I think I'm out of the woods.  I made sure she was eating and her poop has returned to normal.  So, I think it was stress from the move that caused the weird shell...once that was extracted...

Not sure what FF is?

Well.  That was super gross. :)     I pulled it out and there was quite a bit inside still so thanks for giving that advice.  I could see how that might keep her from eating or pooping normally!  I was...