Thank you so much guys. Did great last night. Baby chick doing great. Gave food and water today. Left water but brought food in tonight so no predator sniffs it out. She has three more under her that I'm going to give her two more days to see if they hatch. Will move her then with babies
Help! I've messed up. My lovely babies free range and thus pick their broody place. Usually it's a safe place. Big red is under my steps and her first baby hatched today. I'm so worried something is going to get the babies at night. If I move her to porch in a crate do you think she will turn...
I too have had issues with hawks. I've lost five bantams in all. I would have had a much larger loss if it wasn't for my roosters. I've witnessed them watching out and protecting. You said your wife didn't want one. And let me tell you I understand. I have had three scars from signification...
I'm still new at chickens so this is only an observation that seen. I've been dealing with illnesses since I bought some chickens at a flea market. Never do that- they looked healthy but I've had nothing but problems since. Because our chickens are for enjoyment and for my boys to have and see...