Hello! I have chicks that are currently about 5 to 6 weeks old, and one of my hens has been broody for several days now. Is it possible that she would accept chicks that old?? How would I do that? Or would it just be a bad idea because I have 3 other hens in there that AREN'T broody? Thanks in...
I got these chicks from a feed store, but can't tell the age. Their wings appear to be fully feathered and they have the start of some tail feathers. Two are crevoceurs and one is a black australorp. The fourth one is a mystery breed, but we are thinking blue australorp.
That one is actually a hen in the photo if it makes any difference. She is very sweet! I’m more so worried about finding someone to take the roosters, as I know I am not comfortable culling them. I don’t have pictures at the moment because I don’t have my phone on me, but they are just over 12...
Has anyone effectively soundproofed their coop? I live in a residential area where we can't have roosters, but I think some of my new chicks may be roosters. I want to keep them, but only if I can find a way to soundproof my coop so I don't disturb my neighbors. Does anyone know of anything that...
I have 9 chicks that are about 5 weeks old. I am trying to figure out possible breeds and genders, but they make it very hard to get a decent picture...