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So… about 2 weeks ago, my hen hatched/adopted 8 chicks. They have been living in a glorified dog crate inside my chicken run. (About 4x4, the run is about 6x12 plus a 6x6 coop) How/when should I take down their tent and introduce them to the flock? I brought mom into the run alone today, and...

Are these the saddle feathers I’m looking for? wondering if this is a roo… Comb definitely says yes, but looking for something more definite. They are very friendly so far.

I know that they can commonly get black specs and stuff, but I haven’t seen it to this extent… is this normal? about 10 weeks old vent looks clean, but these feathers are kinda caked with something dark. is this just getting pooped on while roosting? Something else?

chicken 1… purchased as a female Jersey Giant. Comb and waddles say rooster though. Any saddle feathers? chicken 2… purchased as a black Australorp rooster. Comb and waddles say female. See any saddles?

Ok, so... I’m using nipple waterers and a rain barrel to water my girls. Rain is collected off the asphalt coop roof. I have a 50 gallon drum. How much bleach should I be using to keep it algae/mosquito/slime free? Capful a week? Half cup per day? Wondering what a safe, effective dose...

So, this is supposed to be a rooster... but, he’s the runt of my litter. Is he just a bit slower to grow and on the timid side? Or do I have a hen in disguise... doesn’t have much of a comb yet, but his waddles have some color...

Black Jersey Giant... “Snookie” Easter Egger... “Brownie” Plymouth Rock... Unnamed still Lavender Orpington... “Prissy” Buff Orp... Nameless Olive Egger... Nameless, possibly Olivia. Black Australorp, should be a roo. Nameless

My olive egger is just over 3 weeks old. Any guesses on the final color? She is currently mostly black, but with basically dark brown frosted tips.

Ok, not sure if I need to worry or just overthinking things.... Chicks are a little more than 2 weeks old. They have been vaccinated for Merck’s and eat medicated food. I recently started giving them treats (mealworms mostly) and chick grit (But not a whole lot... they seem to treat the grit...

Ok, first time for me. Basics... I have a 2x4 breeder with a large sweeter heater plate about 6” over pine shavings. Chicks don’t seem stressed, and currently sleeping anywhere from the middle of the plate to the edge. They have been receiving the vita-pack electrolytes since day 1 I picked...