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It feels pretty soft

Yesterday I noticed a pretty big welt on our light brahma's face. Checked all the other chicks, no one else has got any similar signs. She doesn't seem to be too bothered by it, letting me check it out. It doesn't feel hard or hot. She's clucking and foraging, seems happy and normal. We recently...

We have what used to be a sheep shed w corrugated metal around the outside, some small holes from age providing ventilation and light. We put up 2 walls and reinforced the outside and cattle door w hardwire. We'll be using the deep litter method and Im getting a solar powered lamp to put on the...

Noted, thank you! Any suggestions on good treats for 5 week old chicks?

Right! The chick starter feed we got when we go them is their main food source. I've been using the oatmeal as a treat to get them used to our hands. I was nervous about feeding them treats while they're still young but I think cutting back to 2x/week was a good choice

We have 1 light and 1 dark Brahma- we live in Colorado and are getting ready to put the flock outside as soon as these 2 finish their molting. I've read that Brahmas need some extra attention bc of all their fluff, especially on their feet. Keeping off mud, snow, ice and poop. Also to be aware...

Aw I'm thrilled 🥰 they're all so good, especially to each other. Blossom is actually the only one who lets me pet her without being flighty or fussy. She was also the only one w pasty butt when we got them, so spent the 1st week handling her a lot. The last day of cleaning, she was VERY fussy...

Blossom is definitely a dark Brahma, she's growing feathers on her legs. Makes sense why her and Bubbles are molting slower than the others

Omg no way that's it! For some reason I thought Bubbles was the Wyandotte 🤦‍♀️ she sure acts like one from what I was reading online- the alert system, very chatty, not very cuddly, almost top of the pecking order but I think Sophie has that spot now. I also think Sophie is a Cuckoo Maran mix...

Has anyone else given their <5 week old chicks finely ground up oatmeal? My girls go crazy for this treat. I read it in an article somewhere that I cannot find now. It was an article about treat distribution and feeding, and in a little blue "Tip" box it said: your chicks will have a leg up on...

All in all, everyone is happy and healthy and getting ready to go outside as soon as Blossom and Bubbles finish their molting :highfive:

Hi friends! This is our 1st year having chicks- we got our babes about 5 weeks ago from a very reputable feeder supply. We had asked for 2 Brahmas, 2 Australorpes, 1 Wyandotte and 1 Olive Egger. I shared photos w their names to make this a little easier- Buttercup was supposed to be Brahma. She...