I didn't even know 3 week old chicks could be outside without a mother! You can see what I know! LOL Sorry about your loss and so glad to hear the other two are doing well. I've had some grown chickens get soaking wet and almost die but if I keep them warm long enough they seem to come out...
I have 17 little silkies too and they were hatched May 2nd so they're not quite 4 weeks old. I can't tell either but from having them before and other chickens too, I can almost tell by the way they act. Those little roosters are just right up in your face and all cocky acting right from the...
What a great story! Makes me happy for you guys. My brother worked for Schneider for a couple of months but he has a cat and they wouldn't let him take her in the truck so he quit and went with CFI. Schneider also won't let you idle your truck so you have no heat and no air! I'm so glad it...
I'm new here but wanted to say that your hatch is really cute and the ones you saved are the ones to remember. We all make mistakes. I've hatched quite a few ducks and hubby can help them out of their shells and never lose one but I get too nervous. I just don't try it! I have 17 silkies...