Search results for query: *

It's just 3 chicks.

Not sure exactly, but I know they're not more than 3 weeks old. I figured they'd have to have a heat lamp. Thanks!

We have 3 12 week old chickens. They haven't started laying. My FIL has a connection to get 2 new chicks. Can we let them be in the same coop with our other 3 or would they need to stay separate until older? Also, we live in AL & the lowest it gets @ night is 68. Would the new chicks need to be...

Thank you all for your comments! And yes, they came from a hardware store. These three birds were gifts to our kiddos as a Easter present from my parents. They didn't give us a heads up... LOL so we're kinda winging it. Any advice would be appreciated!

We have Gold, Peck, & Nugget who will be 6 weeks on Monday. Was told they were all pullets, but thinking one may be a roo. This is our first experience with raising backyard chickens. Guessing Gold is a Buff Orpington, Peck (black/white) is a Barred Rock, & I have no clue what Nugget (black &...

Did I see somewhere that tail feathers are a sign that the chick is a rooster? I have three 2-week old chicks & two of the three are developing tail feathers. Is it still too early to know? Or is that a good indication?

We have 3 chicks that were Easter presents for my boys from grandparents. We weren't given a heads up, so we're learning this as we go... They're 9 days old. Their "brooder" is a large Rubbermaid tote w/ pine shavings, feeder & water bowls on opposite ends, & a red-bulb heat lamp clamped to the...

I told my hubby, "Well, we got them... Let's be sure they give us something in return!"

Hello! So, funny story... Saturday, my parents showed up at my youngest's bday party with my 3 son's (ages 6, 4 & 2) belated Easter presents. Three chicks! Not that big of a deal... However, we had no heads up & we are in the process of buying a house. Just a tad inconvenient... Oh, and all we...