I purchased 6 chicks 9 days ago, 2 Black Copper Marans, 2 Anconas and 2 Olive Eggers. The Olive Eggers are very slow to feather out...no tail feathers at all ... compared to the others. Is this because they're muts or do have 2 males? Were all sexed at hatchery as pullets...fingers crossed!
This is my 1st broody hen. She is on day 19. I have her separated from flock, but she's in a large, deep basket. The babies will nof be able to get in and out. Should I move her and eggs to a different basket now before they hatch?
My hen's eggs are due to hatch in 2 days (day 21). Now she is in a deep basket which the babies would not be abke to get in and out. Should I move her and her eggs to a more " baby friendly" box now or wait until they hatch? We work, so I probably won't be here when they hatch. This is my...