Posts by LillyBantam

Oh sorry, just read your post properly. .. They're under heat. That's good. Chickens like somewhere cosy to roost, so some type of chicken house with perches will be perfect. With nest boxes to encourage somewhere safe to lay their eggs....

Welcome to the addictive world of chickens, youll love it.It would depending how old the chicks are? Is the 1 year old hen the broody hen? Are the chicks under her? If they are under her she shoulder ivied enough heat for them. You can...

That sounds hopeful. Fingers crossed they're still strong. They're going to love the day light when they finally see it!

Aw, the gorgeous, very handsome! Yes it's true what you say about males in the animal worl.d. Keep us posted. I'd like to know how they are. Then you can perhaps write a strongly wired letter to the mail company!

Good luck. Let us know how you go!

Is she difficult to catch? Can you get near the chicks? If so pop them the cage, she's bound to follow? Or if she goes in the cage alone I expect the chicks will follow her. My bantams are extremely tame so I have an easier time when...

The idea of the dog cage is great. This will allow the other hens to get used to the chicks, making it easier to introduce them when they're bigger. as they can't squeeze through the gaps. The older hens wont think twice about pecking...

Obviously I mean move her AND the chicks to the clean nest

She won't mind being moved at all now... As long as she has her babies that's all that will matter to her. Now they're dry and fluffy and Mobil they're stronger, so will be fine, just scoop her up, place her on a nice clean nest, with...

Maybe if you'd like some more. But I find all my breeds mix together, large and small. She's has the company still of the cockerel and the other pullets? She won't worry about breed... My chicken hatched out ducks this year and still...