So a brooding hen was in a seperate part of the coup, while seperated in there I intorduced 4, 6 week old chicks .She left them alone and didn't get off of the eggs .
a couple of days later she was keeping them warm under her feathers. A week later she hatched to chicks and all was well.2 datyts...
I am 6 months in to raising chickens. One hen is and has been sitting on eggs for 4 days now, Is there anything special I should do ? The eggs are in the nesting box right on plywood as these hens kick the shavings ou?.thanks for your help
My 5 month old silkie roo attacks my 4 yr old daughter? He flew up at her today scratching her arms, til I got there and gave him a GOOD KICK..Not to worry he's fine. Do I have to get rid of it? or is it trainable..or is it the pot?
My 4 year old daughter is coughing and my wife woke up with a sore throat.
We have 4 newborn chicks now and there are more on the way (4 out of 24 eggs).
Do I have to worry about the chicks getting sick from them?
eggs are expected to hatch next week and 3 days later I need to leave town for 4 days. Any suggestions? Can they be left alone with food and water and heat at 95 in a brooder?