I had a few questions...
My chicks are currently 2 weeks old and half feathered. I live in a moderate climate region and it is currently fluctuating between 40-60 degrees lately. When can I let them outside?
Also.. They are getting antsy and they want to perch but they can't get to the top of...
glad i could help! and yes, i think that they well get along perfect. my baby silkies "play fight" and they all love each other. and i think that your current silkie will absolutely love having other chicks around, and i think they might help her constant chirping.
she is adorable. i currently have 3 silkie chicks that look just like her, if you think few baby chick friends would help, Tractor Supply Co is selling that breed right now!
1) to prevent pasty butt-
maintain proper temps. in brooder
add probiotics to the chicks' water
dont offer many treats to chicks
mix scrambled eggs with thier starter feed
2) how old will they be when they have all their feathers and no fluff-
chicks' wing and tail feathers start coming in the...
i have always sworn by wood shavings because they arent smelly and they are easy to clean up. hay is also very common, though it is expensive and it gets moist easily and doesnt dry. i would recommend wood shavings for the ground and hay for the nesting box.
well first off....
and the no-egg shell does sound like calcium deficiency
the layer pellets would solve the problem, but it sounds like we might have spoiled chickens on our hands haha.
i guess the only way to get them to eat the layer pellets is to provide them ONLY iwht layer pellets.
good...