Recent content by PatiHF

This has been really informative. My chick has a cross beak that grew more offset every day and it was obvious that if I didn't do something, she would eventually be unable to close her beak. I took a coarse nail file an just took off enough to allow her to start being able to close her beak and...

I have three adult hens and three chicks about 4 months old. What is the best way to combine them?

What about using a very coarse nail file??

These are beautiful birds! I'm getting overwhelmed by all this information on breeding and crossing.... I am just trying to have a small flock of egg layers! Once again, a chicken venture gone awry! Such an excitingjourney!

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I can only post one at a time!

Okay experts, here's an updated picture of my "littles" they are supposed to be pullets, but I'm not very chicken savvy... I just moved them outside and they seem to be adapting well. I have a regular light on them and a heat pad at night. (Low heat pad like they use under dog beds) Sent happy...

Ugh! Waiting, not warning!

Thanks! This warning is killer! Put everyone outside tonight and am checking them ever couple hours. They have a heated pad and a regular light but the coop is not totally sealed off. It's down to 60 and they seem to be okay... ought to drop another 10 degrees tonight I'm hoping they will make...

How exciting for you Hannah! You are fortunate enough to be nearly an expert before you even get started! I am 65, never even touched a chicken in my life and now own 6 and am in love!!! You will be an amazing addition to this group! WELCOME!

God I hate spell check! Silkies, not Silliest!

Do the Silliest and Sizzles come in different sizes? Like regular and bantam? My one is lie doubling in size from the other!

What characteristics make the determination on this particular chick, that suggests a roo?