I have a couple of chickens that seem to be picked on by the others. They have all been raised from chicks at the same time (they are now 11 months old). The chickens have all the feathers from the back of their neck picked off. I tried separating them, then putting them back together, but...
I just got a new batch of chicks from Burkee - they are one week old and seem to be doing well. I'd like to 'train' them early and I know my older birds go crazy over mealworms! They even recognize the container I keep them in. Is it OK to give the chicks an occasional treat so they get used...
I'm getting ready to order my new group of chicks and want to make sure I don't make any mistakes. Can I use Aspen shavings (they are a lot cheaper than pine) for litter? Any special thoughts? I raised some two years ago, and by some trial and error on my part got only half of them to get to...