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human raised chicks vs hen raised chicks
does it make sense that they grow a tad slower? I don't disagree that they will be tougher for sure and they are already integrated with the flock, but just concerned about growth rate right now- crysab
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- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
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human raised chicks vs hen raised chicks
I realize this is a very old thread but I am currently raising 7 chicks in the brooder and have a hen raising 5 in the coop. The ones in the brooder are growing like crazy, however the hen raised chicks are growing much slower. Could this be related to the competition for food? I have chick...- crysab
- Post #10
- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
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My very first egg came today!!! December 26, 2016. Best Christmas present!
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Hens not laying at 28 weeks
The picture isn't recent. This one is from last week. The buff Orpingtons will be first for sure. I realize the australorps haven't quite developed yet. (Sorry they're not good at posing lol)- crysab
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Hens not laying at 28 weeks
Hello! I am new to BYC and got my first chicks last spring! I have 3 black australorps and 3 buff Orpingtons who are 28 weeks. (And a lone barred rock who is 24ish weeks). Unfortunately the girls didn't start laying before the days got short. It's also gotten pretty cold here in southern...- crysab
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