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I have four almost 6 week old Buff Orpingtons who have been in the coop for almost a week now. They sleep on the roost like good little girls, but they want to spend all day napping or playing (and pooping!) in the nest boxes. If I go out they all jump down and want to play, but as soon as I...

My five and a half week old chicks are enduring their first thunderstorm in the coop. Of course I was worried about them so I came on BYC to find out if they would be okay, and y'all didn't let me down! They were terrified at first and all trying to pile up in one corner chirping frantically...

No others, this is my first experience raising chickens. I'm thinking they are just getting used to the new surroundings

Thanks all, they do seem happy and healthy, and they come running when I walk out there... which I've done probably 47 times so far! I'm as nervous as when my children were learning to walk! 😂

Nervous chicken mama here... I took my 5 week old chicks out to the coop for a few hours yesterday, then brought them back inside. I took them out again this morning when it was a little cooler (probably 50ish when they went out, up to 73 now). They acted happy to be back in the coop, but since...

Im in Thomasville, anyone else close by?

You can't see it in this pic, but I have a roll of screen draped over their brooder, so they can stretch their wings without getting loose. That said, they have nearly outgrown their space, but due to weather, I need to keep them inside for another 7-10 days. Since their brooder is my garden tub...

I've wanted chickens for years, and frequented this forum to learn as much as possible. I've finally taken the plunge and have 4 of the sweetest Buff Orpingtons ever! They are 4 weeks old and have sooo much personality... I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. I look forward to learning and...