AArrrggghhh. Okay, long story short. So I was able to get 2 (male and female) silkies and 4 australorps (both girls) to sleep in the small coop again. The australorps wouldn't let the girl silkie in the coop at night. Thanks for the wonderful advice I got from my fellow BYC friends. Now my...
I am soooo sad. I have 4 chickens that grew up together and up until last night wouldn't go anywhere without each other. I have two Australopes and two Silkes. One of the silkies turned out to be male, but he's not the problem. They are about 24 weeks old and the two of the ladies are laying...
Wow, I am new to BYC and I was steered to this thread. So many beautiful birds everyone has. I have two brand new Silkie babies and questions. I certainly know where to go for the answers. YEAH!!
I am very happy I found this site as I am a first timer. Will be picking up my new babies on Saturday. Have the brooder all set up and ready to go. It's a 90-95 degrees toasty as recommended. I am only getting 4 babies so as not to get too overwhelmed. Looking forward to nice fresh chicken...