I bought them straight run from a local BYC member. She said she would take any roos back. So now I am watching to see who is who. These are my first chicks, and I am surprised at how much food they eat. Can't wait to get them outside free ranging!
I have a total of 9 chicks (4 Buff Orps, 4Barred Rock Mixes, and 1 Leghorn) that are all 3 weeks old today. Every time I check on them and their food dish is empty I fill it up and they run right over and devour it. Should I be providing them with unlimited food, or can I over feed them...
Today, we brought home our first ever baby chicks. Thanks to everyone on BYC for sharing their experiences. We have learned alot here in the last few weeks. We even got our babies from A BYC member that we hooked up with on Craigslist. So here they are, 4 Buff Orps, 4 Barred Rock Mixes, and...