That's so funny!!! Such sweet babies. It's amazing how responsive the mommas are.
My crew is going to be so much happier after I implement your advice. Thanks again. :)
This is so good to know!! Thank you. I'll go ahead and switch out the layer food and let the mamas roam with the babies. I now understand where the term, "cooped up" comes from. They seem so anxious to get out. :) Thank you for your help!!
Hello! I have been raising backyard chickens for a few years, but this is our first time integrating mama raised babies to the existing flock.
We've sectioned off a small part of the coop where two silkie mamas are raising three baby chicks (the new chicks will be full sized). They are just...