My family also thinks I lost my mind!! I was afraid of birds too as my grandmothers parakeet used to chase us kids around the house when I was young! I love my girls tho!!
Oh my goodness! I am from Bridport, Vermont. About an hour from you VTMAPLECHICKEN!
This is my first experience as well. I have 2 RIR, 3 Buffs, 1 BR and 1 GLW. I am worried about our Vermont weather as well!! Mine are about 6 weeks! I lost 1 of my RIR's last week. My local farmer (also...
Thank you. I was feeling confident because we made it to 5 weeks with no troubles, but it doesn't work that way. My first flock. I will have to get used of it.
I lost my first chick. She was 5 weeks old. It is unclear to me what happened. She was just all of a sudden fluffed up and lethargic seeming on Sunday morning. I checked her over and there was no outward telltale. She died sometime today after I left for work. How are you supposed to guess...
Thank you for asking this! My flock is hopefully going to the coop this coming weekend! I am concerned that it will be more difficult with them out of the brooder that is conveniently in my attached garage! My girls love meal worms and the light is a great suggestion! Thanks to all!
Welcome I am also from Vermont and just started my flock last week. Ordered 6 from our farm supply and ended up getting 2 more 2 days later! I also chose a Wyandotte..a Golden Laced.
I have checked out the learning center and what a great place to learn! I printed the list of what not to feed and I have been checking out the coops as well so I can get it right the first time!