Anybody have chicks shipping Monday August 27? - Page 8

My five chicks are getting too big too fast! The past couple of days they have been getting some outdoor time in the run of their future coop. At four days old I gave them some Greek yogurt which they ended up falling in rather than eating it. But now they are getting the concept of treats. They have been getting yogurt, hard boiled eggs, and chopped greens. They are all getting used to handling and one of them, a barred rock, just sits there and lets you scoop her ( hopefully )  up! Their wings and tails are already getting feathers. As much as I am looking forward to those eggs, I want them to stay chicks!

Well no outside trip yet, darn hurricane! But we needed the rain so bad! I think I will go look and see what treats I can give them. Thanks for the reminder LThompson! 

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Originally Posted by Urbanchickenmom 

K so I have been soooo busy with the baby chicks and my kids so sorry I haven't posted till now:(
Mine are all doing awesome I hope! We have named all three pepper is the Plymouth rock and nana and midnight are the austrelops! They are soooo fun and seem to like us when we hold them but they sometimes run away when we first try to get them:(
So I didn't know that I could give them treats and I didn't know we could take them outside if it's good weather! What should I give them for treats? And I am a little worried. Ause sometimes their poop is runny:( what should I do?

If your going to take them outside that will be a big treat in its self. If you take them outside make sure you have a secure place for them. They are very quick and maybe hard to catch and can squeeze into very small places! Keep an eye out for predators! Suppose to be sunny here today so I think we might be able to make outside. Treats are ok to give but if your having runny stool issues I would hold off. Treats are not necessary. Good luck!  

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Originally Posted by Pyxis 

The little leghorn needs a name, though. What's a cute name for a leghorn? Suggestions appreciated
 

What about Froghorn Leghorn?

I just received my new baby chicks from MyPetChicken.com and they all came alive and well.

I have 4 Buff Orphingtons and 4 Barred Plymouth Rocks all females.  They are cuties....keeping them in

a cardboard box in garage with a light in it.

They seem to be doing fine, no patsy butt or anything and they are eating and drinking well.

Anything I need to be on the lookout for in these first few weeks?  When can they be put in an outside pen?

How old do they need to be?

Ive been taking my chicks outside since 4 days old.