I always plant pole beans (vining green beans) along the outside of their run. It creates shade for them in summer. The beans at the bottom are a healthy treat for my girls and the ones above, out of their reach, I harvest for the family.
This is your call, however some of those Black Copper Marans shells can be tough. I have had to help before when hatching this breed. I would quickly reach in and grab the egg. You can spray some warm water, a couple of squirts to replace lost humidity. I hold the egg I am going to help in a wet...
I am needing to purchase a couple of French Copper Marans Pullets or Young Hens from a reputable breeder. But am having difficulty finding someone who has the breed or willing to sell any within a 2-3 hour drive from NE Oklahoma. I have a great rooster, good quality I think, but I culled every...
I think you most determine which chick started it and remove the instigator.
I am new to chicks but had the same problem with our 17 mixed breed flock when they were about 4 weeks old. We got up one morning to discover a chick being chased by most of the flock, bleeding, and missing tail...