I bought a new Brinsea octogon 20 Eco incubator.
A friend gave me 8 Orpington hatching eggs.
I set them last night.
I added a remote thermometer / hydrometer to the tray
Where the eggs sit, in the back of the tray. I have 2 rows
Of 4 eggs and then the front row is empty.
My issue is this...
Im a first time chicken mom. They arrived today, 2 days late (hatched Monday).
I thought one of the chicks was dead, then I saw it breathing. I have been dripping molasses water in its beak and she drank it and let out a few peeps but she can't stand on her own. The other 5 are ok, they were...
Can I put day old chicks in the brooder with 2 week old chicks?
If not, what age can they be combined ? I ordered some chicks
but then I decided I wanted some other breeds also and I can't
get them on the same date. I know I should just wait till the
first ones are out in the coop but I want...
Omg I need people to stop telling those I live with how bad chickens smell. I'm getting my first chicks in 2 months, and some people, who I don't think ever even owned chickens, seem hell bent on stoping it. Dorks.