I *was* only planning on having 4 chicks, not 6, so when the final count reached 6, I bought a second coop because my first coup would be too small for all 6.
Both coups are identical with small runs underneath and as well as out to the side and covered with a roof. (I am new to this, and just...
Now that is a solution I can live with! :)
Thank you so much!!
Since their brooders are inside, it had not occurred to me to wear a hat around them. 🤠
(That probably sounds ridiculous on my part, I realize. But, hey, I can do multi-dimensional quantum mechanics - an ability which does not help...
Obviously (from my question) I am new to raising chickens. I just have 6, which is all I want: 3 are now at 6 1/2 weeks and the other three are 3 weeks old. (The two groups are separated from each other and they are all different breeds of hens (supposedly all hens) -- renowned for their...
Introducing myself.
Just started a backyard flock for the first time.
Have a total of 6 chicks, which is more than enough for my situation, but I originally planned on only 2, so I already have experienced "chicken math". LoL
Right now, 3 are 6 1/2 weeks old and 3 are 3 1/2 weeks old - they are...