Recent content by Noah

  1. Noah

    It was supposed to go well.

    Holy crap, you didn't think something you call Stone Cold Killer might be dangerous to 5 week old babies??
  2. Noah

    Husbands ultimatum

    I second oldroosters comments! You and your kids deserve a happy life. (if he wants to take his already packed bag and go-let him) Seek advice from the authorities that you are currently dealing with. Stay safe.
  3. Noah

    Is something wrong?

    I found this. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/339742/hatched-chick-wants-to-lay-on-its-back Maybe some information here could help you.
  4. Noah

    Giving chicks to a broody hen

    Aww, TY We (I) did learn a lot and met new friends. That's a plus for me. I'm glad your girl is being a good mother. (what's her name?)
  5. Noah

    Giving chicks to a broody hen

    Thanks BoTime. What a ride it was. I know Sparkles would do well as a mother. Right now she is still in egg mode. The nest is where she is at right now and during the day seemed agitated with the chicks commotion. I swear that poop really was unfortunate timing. I know gross but that's when...
  6. Noah

    Giving chicks to a broody hen

    Well, tuck in time came and went. Sparkles was having none of it. No babies for her. Too focused on the last egg I think. She "flared" up at the babies when they tried to eat. I'm pleased with the learning aspect (on my part-yeah, I needed a pat on the back-hard two days) and I think Sparkles...
  7. Noah

    Help help

    I am so very sorry. I would be heartbroken too.
  8. Noah

    My Son's Chicken - A Minor Dilemma

    I can see the problem as your little boy is attached to "his" chicken. (rooster) Now, just my two cents for what it's worth-lol I had three roosters in my lifetime. Raised all three myself from babies, when they were young they even stayed in the house. Lovely, sweet natured UNTIL 6-9 months of...
  9. Noah

    So no baby chicks

    Sorry to hear that the land lady said no. I agree with Pinkaboo, maybe ask her why and offer to pay a little extra if that would be something she'd accept and you can offer.
  10. Noah

    Giving chicks to a broody hen

    They look really good mylilredhen! Your babies look to be the same age as mine. What a sweet little hen. Very pretty girl. My chicks are still sitting in a corner. :( I'll wait it out until tonight. I think in this case all of the eggs should have been removed last night when I did the switch...
  11. Noah

    Giving chicks to a broody hen

    Wow, we can go from happy to cranky very quickly. I heard the babies chirping frantically, went in to check. The overwhelming stench hit me. I'm assuming that was a broody poop. Oh dear Lord!! I have never seen or smelled anything like that in my life. The babies were hiding in the far corner...
  12. Noah

    Giving chicks to a broody hen

    Thanks for the kind words BoTime. I just checked on them and they are all snuggled under her. They came out earlier to eat and drink. I have pics. (as soon as hubby wakes up, I'll get help posting them) It was an exhausting night but really worth it. Sparkles even looks happier now.
  13. Noah

    Will chicks be safe / ok outside during the day...

    I have a playpen like that. Make sure it's tied or weighted down if it's windy. If the wind catches those things the right way...they are like tumble weeds in the yard.
  14. Noah

    Giving chicks to a broody hen

    I just saw this pic!! She is beautiful. Covert operation is right. Sneaking around in the dark with a flashlight-lol Hubby got into it too though, brought me a better flashlight.
  15. Noah

    Giving chicks to a broody hen

    Congrats to you too mylilredhen. Wow, 10 chicks! I was worried about putting four under Sparkles. The babies came out from under her to eat and drink. :)
Back
Top Bottom