BackYard Chickens - Raising Baby Chicks - Recent Changeshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/livefeed.rssTrack the most recent changes to the backyard chickens community with this feedenHuddler 0.1Thu, 23 May 2013 07:52:43 +0000Do adult chickens need to be vaccinated??http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784627/do-adult-chickens-need-to-be-vaccinated " Hey guys! I have several chickens and a few roos that were rescues from various..."threadThu, 23 May 2013 05:09:55 +0000CrazyChicLadyThu, 23 May 2013 05:09:55 +0000#188176520Chick Tipshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784624/chick-tips "I am a first time chick owner and would love to get some advice. I am looking forward..."threadThu, 23 May 2013 04:29:26 +0000K R 2709Thu, 23 May 2013 04:29:26 +0000#188176040when to put my chicks in their coop?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784613/when-to-put-my-chicks-in-their-coop " I have read that chicks can go outside in their coop starting at five weeks, I live..."threadThu, 23 May 2013 03:35:21 +0000tsmarrThu, 23 May 2013 03:35:21 +0000#188175219proud my chickshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784603/proud-my-chicks "Third night on their own and today they actually went into coop by themselves..."threadThu, 23 May 2013 02:44:35 +0000sanmar4chickensThu, 23 May 2013 02:44:35 +0000#188174254Sick day old turkeyhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784596/sick-day-old-turkey "Hey all, Looking for some advice. Just received a large order including 5 baby white..."threadThu, 23 May 2013 02:24:46 +0000broadleaf81Thu, 23 May 2013 02:24:46 +0000#188173887First time chicken owner :) http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784592/first-time-chicken-owner "First time chicken owner here. I have all hens here they are as listed along with some..."threadThu, 23 May 2013 02:16:16 +0000Sultan2610Thu, 23 May 2013 02:16:16 +0000#188173676so many questions!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784572/so-many-questions " hello eveyone, new to this site and new to raising chicks  i have had chickens for..."threadThu, 23 May 2013 01:23:23 +0000chicwhispererThu, 23 May 2013 01:23:23 +0000#188172606How to decide which breed to choose?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784565/how-to-decide-which-breed-to-choose "Hello all! I had originally planned on moving into a RV with birds, however a few..."threadThu, 23 May 2013 01:11:41 +0000Dolly1218Thu, 23 May 2013 01:11:41 +0000#188172378Will my chicks get depressed if I get rid of one?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784561/will-my-chicks-get-depressed-if-i-get-rid-of-one " Hi. I have 7 baby chicks and am thinking of getting rid of one.The chicks are 5..."threadThu, 23 May 2013 01:05:36 +0000chickenalfredoThu, 23 May 2013 01:05:36 +0000#188172262forgive me if this is a stupid question...http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784557/forgive-me-if-this-is-a-stupid-question " do chickens get sunburn?    lol    ok  this is why i ask  ... i have 12 week..."threadThu, 23 May 2013 00:57:43 +0000BarredRockGirlsThu, 23 May 2013 00:57:43 +0000#188172046Antics and agehttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784511/antics-and-age "  I am new to raising chickens and new to the site. I have nine red sex links that I..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 22:32:24 +0000sagr75Wed, 22 May 2013 22:32:24 +0000#188169225Willnthe hen reject the chicks?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784489/willnthe-hen-reject-the-chicks "hi, My BO has been broody for a month now. She has been sitting on golf balls. I caved..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 21:25:21 +0000Citychicken12Wed, 22 May 2013 21:25:21 +0000#188167922Male or Female?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784485/male-or-female " This "chick" is a few months old now and has had the personality, stance and look of..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 21:21:01 +0000browneyesWed, 22 May 2013 21:21:01 +0000#188167873Are baby chicks eating pine shavings?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784477/are-baby-chicks-eating-pine-shavings "My chicks are 4 days old and I did what I had read on here. When I first set up their..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 20:58:15 +0000sweetie pieWed, 22 May 2013 20:58:15 +0000#188167564sand box question?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784469/sand-box-question " I made a sand box for my ladies sand, topsoil, and some diatamacious earth, they just..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 20:34:16 +0000foxmfan1Wed, 22 May 2013 20:34:16 +0000#188167102HEAT LAMP OFF AT NIGHT IN BROODER?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784456/heat-lamp-off-at-night-in-brooder " Wondering if any has tried turning the heat lamp off at night in brooder and just..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 20:15:05 +0000chixrus2013Wed, 22 May 2013 20:15:05 +0000#188166762Any bets? Is our Rhode Island a Cockrel or Pullet?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784454/any-bets-is-our-rhode-island-a-cockrel-or-pullet "     Loretta "Hen" is in the middle, Reba in the foreground. They're both 3..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 20:13:43 +0000Yardbird PosseWed, 22 May 2013 20:13:43 +0000#188166743Is this chick sick too???http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784413/is-this-chick-sick-too " hello~ i have one 2 week old chick, who i believe is a buff orpington, and she has..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 18:50:34 +0000dangerareteWed, 22 May 2013 18:50:34 +0000#188165191Moving chicks in with older chickshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784381/moving-chicks-in-with-older-chicks " I've read the info on the other posts, but still have a few questions.  I have 6..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 17:41:29 +0000sphillipsWed, 22 May 2013 17:41:29 +0000#188163652Chick problemhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784368/chick-problem "I purchased 4 chicks about 3 days ago. Today they are 5 to 6 days old I'm guessing...."threadWed, 22 May 2013 17:11:10 +0000Brie6895Wed, 22 May 2013 17:11:10 +0000#188163137Limpy Ducklinghttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784356/limpy-duckling " (I originally posted this in the emergencies/diseases/injuries forum, but no one..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 16:47:34 +0000Chickie MamaWed, 22 May 2013 16:47:34 +0000#188162722raising chickshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784355/raising-chicks " how can you tell if the eggs are ok to hatch.   can you tell me what i need to..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 16:44:45 +0000blakeaWed, 22 May 2013 16:44:45 +0000#188162686Bleachhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784348/bleach " SO I am moving my chicks out to the barn into an old rabbit cage- 1/4-1/2 inch wire..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 16:30:32 +0000Chicks Galore3Wed, 22 May 2013 16:30:32 +0000#188162508changing tastes?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784339/changing-tastes " Ok, I have 3 SLW and 4 GLW chicks.  At about 2weeks old I gave them a small garden..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 16:03:50 +0000yyz0yyz0Wed, 22 May 2013 16:03:50 +0000#188162072Advice on how to acclimate a 1 month old chick to 3 recently hatched chicks.http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784323/advice-on-how-to-acclimate-a-1-month-old-chick-to-3-recently-hatched-chicks " Hello all...   We recently bought 2 Buff Orpington chicks, but unfortunately one..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 15:18:57 +0000robertsinclaireWed, 22 May 2013 15:18:57 +0000#188161276Feathering Outhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784322/feathering-out "I have 6 chicks that are a week old. 5 of them are growing beautiful wing feathers. One..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 15:18:45 +0000creekmedic1034Wed, 22 May 2013 15:18:45 +0000#188161273broody hen and two new chickshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784292/broody-hen-and-two-new-chicks " My broody hen hatched new chicks yesterday.  I have a nipple waterer in the cage with..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 13:57:02 +0000chickade403Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:02 +0000#188160046Golden Laced Polish possible cockerel needs home?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784279/golden-laced-polish-possible-cockerel-needs-home " My 10 week old polish possible cockerel needs a home. I live in So California. If you..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 13:07:45 +0000SunnysimplelifeWed, 22 May 2013 13:07:45 +0000#188159447Have problem with new chicks so help need please.http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784272/have-problem-with-new-chicks-so-help-need-please " We have a flock of 10 chickens and one rooster that are two years old all raised at..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 12:10:10 +0000WaldorbigbillWed, 22 May 2013 12:10:10 +0000#188158952Quick question about food and water for baby chicks!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784227/quick-question-about-food-and-water-for-baby-chicks " Just got my very first two chicks today! I got them from a local feed store and they..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 04:43:49 +0000GabeStalkerWed, 22 May 2013 04:43:49 +0000#188157258ACV and electrolytes be used togetherhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784217/acv-and-electrolytes-be-used-together "Can ACV and electrolytes be used together. I bought some Save a Chick and wondering if..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 03:53:47 +0000gilbsmomWed, 22 May 2013 03:53:47 +0000#188156530A few general questions about rasing chickshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784212/a-few-general-questions-about-rasing-chicks " To start, if you've not read anything I've posted, I'll do a quick run through of my..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 03:28:46 +0000AParmerWed, 22 May 2013 03:28:46 +0000#188156076Will my chicks always run away from me?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784197/will-my-chicks-always-run-away-from-me "I purchased my chicks a few weeks ago from the ranch supply store and everything has..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 03:09:59 +0000MizzPeabodyIVWed, 22 May 2013 03:09:59 +0000#188155636I got my first order of chicks today...What kind is the free exotic?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784192/i-got-my-first-order-of-chicks-today-what-kind-is-the-free-exotic " I received my first shipment of chicks today from Murray McMurray. I ordered 11 red..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 03:01:21 +0000ajohnso1Wed, 22 May 2013 03:01:21 +0000#188155455NEW CHICKS!!!!!?????http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784183/new-chicks " So today literally like 5 minutes ago I found 2 baby chicks.They are mixed with my..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 02:26:07 +0000Miachick9Wed, 22 May 2013 02:26:07 +0000#188154825Chick Stories Here!!!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784170/chick-stories-here "Hello everyone! You can tell your chick stories here!"threadWed, 22 May 2013 02:08:25 +0000bantyhenWed, 22 May 2013 02:08:25 +0000#188154449Chick Nameshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784150/chick-names " I just hatched a few of our chicks(more on the way right now) and since they're all..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 01:26:00 +0000hubnhgvWed, 22 May 2013 01:26:00 +0000#188153666To Clip or Not to Cliphttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784133/to-clip-or-not-to-clip " That is the question :)   I'm new to raising chicks - we got our 40 babies -..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 00:49:38 +0000Whovian007Wed, 22 May 2013 00:49:38 +0000#188152935when should i let my chicks go outside when it's warm? http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784107/when-should-i-let-my-chicks-go-outside-when-its-warm "Hi i have 8 three week old chicks. They are in a 3'x2' galvanized water barrel thing. ..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 23:34:34 +0000dstump54Tue, 21 May 2013 23:34:34 +0000#188151403The P.O. is trying to get more money for shipped chicks...check this out. http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784094/the-p-o-is-trying-to-get-more-money-for-shipped-chicks-check-this-out " Got a letter from Ideal today.  I have heard they were going to do this, but why? ..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 22:54:52 +0000Cynthia12Tue, 21 May 2013 22:54:52 +0000#188150651yes another barred rock sexing questionhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784076/yes-another-barred-rock-sexing-question " So i ended up with 5 chicks (only ordered 4) and they are now 2 weeks old.  There are..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 22:26:22 +0000whatthefrakTue, 21 May 2013 22:26:22 +0000#188150022will she protect them from the rest of her flock mates?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784060/will-she-protect-them-from-the-rest-of-her-flock-mates " she has eight peeps.they will be four weeks old this wednesday.they need more room.is..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 21:54:48 +0000bucky52Tue, 21 May 2013 21:54:48 +0000#188149339chicks hatched todayhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784037/chicks-hatched-today " We had a very broody BO hen and got two fertilized eggs from a friend.  The hen sat..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 20:51:19 +0000tabaryTue, 21 May 2013 20:51:19 +0000#188147995Post office rate hikehttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784035/post-office-rate-hike " I received this email from the hatchery that I ordered my chicks from. I thought..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 20:45:39 +0000rocking chicksTue, 21 May 2013 20:45:39 +0000#188147896Adding a younger chick to a flock of 5-week-old chickshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784025/adding-a-younger-chick-to-a-flock-of-5-week-old-chicks " Hi there everyone, I'm new to posting on this forum but have been using it as a..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 20:15:59 +0000amylynn86Tue, 21 May 2013 20:15:59 +0000#188147433Chicks and windhttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784016/chicks-and-wind " How do chickens normally handle wind? Do they not care or would they choose to stay..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 19:42:23 +0000SobbaChickensTue, 21 May 2013 19:42:23 +0000#188146820My Buffshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784013/my-buffs " These are my 16 Buff Orpingtons, 14 females and 2 males. They are 11 days old, happy..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 19:31:56 +0000tarutgersTue, 21 May 2013 19:31:56 +0000#188146613Any Experiences with GroGel Plus?http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784008/any-experiences-with-grogel-plus " I have ordered some GroGel Plus with my baby chicks because of some positive reviews..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 19:22:28 +0000freespiritmomTue, 21 May 2013 19:22:28 +0000#188146471my babies are burnt!http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784003/my-babies-are-burnt "Has anyone else used the electric heat brooder(electric hen)? Two of my chicks have..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 19:06:21 +0000crazycluck86Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:21 +0000#188146217New babies arrived today all beautiful fluff balls 3 types of Maran chickshttp://www.backyardchickens.com/t/783995/new-babies-arrived-today-all-beautiful-fluff-balls-3-types-of-maran-chicks " Wish me luck please...all are beautiful from Blue Haven Poultry     "threadTue, 21 May 2013 18:27:53 +0000ky chicken momTue, 21 May 2013 18:27:53 +0000#188145657