Hi ~ I bought 2 chicks at a feed store and one I was told is a Barred Rock - and it's a roo, I cant keep - picture below to show how red his comb is. I think they are about 8-10 weeks.
The other I was told is a golden comet - and i really doubt it. I think she is a Leghorn - looks just like...
Hi ~
How long is it typical to keep new chickens separate from current ones?
I have four 8 week old chicks (from a hatchery)
I got sucked in and bought two additional chicks.
Its been 2 weeks and I still have them separate due to size - the older ones are outside, then little ones are...
I am going away for 2 nights and wondering if I should have someone check on the chickens or if they might be ok on thier own.
I have 4 - 8 week old chicks, and 2 - 4 week old chicks.
The older ones are in the coop, I have hanging feeder and waterer (big enough for an army) and the little...
We bought the plans online - and hubby amended the plans to suit our needs. We used some new, some recycled materials.
We love it! the girls love it too!
:)
I am a sucker - I have 4 6 week old chicks, put mine out all day in a run, and still bring them in. The nights are chilly.
I dont use a light or anything inside. I figure its good practice because when I bring them in at dusk they line up like toy solders and go right to sleep. :)
I hope...