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1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Welsummer pullet, 3-1/2 months old, 2.7 lbs. She has always been on the small side compared to her two 'sisters' (a BR and a Rhode Island Blue), but is seeming especially light to me. 2)...

The feed store got their last batch of chicks today and I picked up two for my broody BR hen. Chicks are in the brooder tonight so I can see that they are eating/drinking/pooping. I planned to stow them under mama tomorrow evening and then keep a close eye on the new family. But I need to be...

Our five hens (14 wks old) were in their temporary pen outside today and an old child-size chair that we sometimes use to visit with them was left in with them for a few hours. We've done this before and except for some chicken poo on the chair, no harm no foul. Today though, when I went to...

Today one of these was flying around in our backyard, landing on the ground beneath the apple tree and walking around, then up in the air for a few circles and then eventually flew off. I felt queasy just watching it, I can't stand the wasps we have occasionally. Went inside and onto the...

Does anyone buy Modesto Milling feeds for their chickens? They make several poultry blends. I've been feeding my chicks a combination of Manna Pro starter (18% protein) and the MP game bird crumbles (24%) to increase the protein content. Organic feeds aren't available in my area but I really...

We've had our five chicks for a week now; a BO, LORP, SLW, RIR and BR. We think they are beautiful and since the brooder is in the living room, we are watching a lot of chick TV these days. Here's a pic of the five: and of my daughter and Olive, the LORP. She will sit contentedly on her...

MillieMillieMillie :: crossing fingers :: but I find the serrated comb more than a bit alarming -- none of the other chicks have one like this. ack. This chick is also the most assertive and bold. This chick is the only BR I have; others in pics are BO, LORP, RIR and SLW. Pics taken at...

I've searched the forums and read about red lights (will buy one today), chick jail and toys. Also read that this can happen with chicks that are shipped or that need more protein/vitamins. I have a RIR in a mixed flock of five that pecks her sisters unremittingly. If she's not...

I've been reading books about chickens and have haunted the BYC forums for a couple of months. We've never had chickens but my husband is finally convinced that It Is A Good (or at least, OK) Idea, and today I ordered five different chicks: RIR, Black Australorp, Buff Orp, Barred Rock and...