We actually have a barn that is being converted! It was always used for chickens but hasn’t housed any in a long time! Our neighbors had some dogs they were baby sitting that were very aggressive and they just left this week so we kept them in longer than planned and they still have one that...
We do not plan to increase! Our size is currently 17 4 week old chicks! We are thankfully not limited to any zones or regulations! We have lots of resources wood and wire! Several skill levels around d willing to help!
Hey! Our chicks are 4 weeks old and have outgrown their crate! Due to picking we need to get them out fast! Show me your quick set ups! Dog Proof also!!
My chicks are around 4 weeks old and today I noticed two have pecking injuries from the others! We are aware it is probably a coop size issue and are currently working to fix that to give them more space! We were hold as long as we could til the neighbors moved some large dogs we were afraid...
At what ages do you start to lower the temp in the brooder? We are using a heat lamp and it seems really hot! I am also using a couple thermometers to keep a check on temps on both hot and cool side of the brooder!
Thanks so much! I have looked her over several times and cannot find anything although I could very well be missing something! I am trying not to handle her too much to prevent stressing her out! I think it is an injury because it did this yesterday too and this morning we didn’t notice it...
Hey! I got my chicks in the mail Friday(shipped Wednesday). Yesterday one little on starting limping. She eats good and drinks but lays more than the others. When I get her out she hops around and cheeps loudly trying to get back to her friends! Her foot seems to be turned inwards a little...