Well... sad/happy news.
After I had to get a job, I decided to give my chick to a man who lives close by who raises chickens and ducks. I'm sure she's much happier now, with other chicks to run around with.
It's hard to let go, since I really wanted to be able to provide a good home for her...
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Sounds like you're doing fine. Getting the temp right can be tricky, but it sounds like you have figured out how to tell what it needs. And that should be plenty of room for one or two.
The early signs of a comb are very different from breed to breed, so the bump may be normal pullet...
Well if I could get it to hold still long enough for a decent picture of the bald spot.... I don't wanna squeeze it too hard or traumatize it or anything. I'm actually petrified that i'd scare it to death or something. Its sibling died about three days after we got them, that's why I only have...
Okay. I'm probably going to sound stupid. My boyfriend bought me a chick for easter and I hate to think of not being able to care for it properly. I've got it a lamp to keep it warm, I give it lots of food, clean the bedding and lots of water (but in a shallow dish so it won't drown and I keep...