I picked up 3 chicks lastnight from a local farm. This little sweetie was chirping so loud this morning. I noticed lastnight one of the other chicks is probably 2-3wks old and I’m guessing this one isn’t a week old?
Any way, the older girl was pecking at this one and not sure if she caused this...
Thank you all for your help🫶🏻
I’m sorry to hear about you loosing hens as well and really appreciate the advice given🤍 I’ll be taking you up on it, so my hen isn’t lonely.
A predator took out 4 of my 5 chickens. One can fly pretty good so she was the one that got away.
She’s alone now and I feel terrible. Do I get more? Do I get an adult hen and some chicks?
I figured out how the fox got in and fixed it. So that shouldn’t (finger crossed) be a further...
1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes! August of 2025 (6 chicks)
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
5
(3) What breeds do you have?
Buff Orpington (4) 1 Olive Egger (I think)
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Starting my...