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HI! New to chick raising!! We found 2 little babies on the side of the road yesterday, abandoned in a small cat carrier. I'm thinking they're 3-4 weeks old. We just spotted a small puffy bump on one and don't know what it is.. is it a cyst? Was he/she pecked? Is it an infection?

Can anyone help me determine if these are able to be sexed yet and a possible age? A friend was doing a project in Detroit and found these babies on the side of the road. I've never had chicks before. I have 7 older hens! Excited but nervous to care for these littles!! Also what breeds? Looks...

Hello!! So we are on day 21 with our broody hen sitting on her nest.. she has been very good. Rarely leaves the nest.. I've actually only caught her once or twice in the evening up drinking but quickly is back to nest. We did not candle the eggs as this is our first time. I did not know what I...

Question! ! Tomorrow is day 21.. I just went to check on mama today and flies everywhere. . I believe there may be a broken egg underneath her. . Too scared to move her i read in here before not to touch mom and eggs after day 17.. what do I do? ?? First timer here sad :( now reading how broken...

Hello. I have a silky chicken, age unknown. At least a year if not more. We've had our chickens since last July (2015). She lives with 5 Isa's. Just recently she has started staying in the coop which is weird now that the weather is breaking. Usually in the morning I'm greeted and squawked at...

Hey I'm new to the backyard chicken family we just received a rooster and hen this morning, I believe they are the longhorn breed. I'm just looking for sometips on what to do what not to do. We have a temporary coup made from our old dog house and chicken wire to enclose them in. I believe they...