We had two Leghorns (about a year old now), and lost one of them. About a month ago, we got a new Ameraucana (3 months old), so we now have 2 chickens total. The Leghorn (named Porkchop) and the baby have been getting along fine since. In fact, Porkchop takes care of the little one, allowing...
So I came home to find that my 2 chickens ran out of water sometime between yesterday and today. When I gave them their water they drank nonstop, and are now regurgitating the water (sometimes it looks a little slimy). I understand that it could be because they're drinking way too fast and it...
I just started letting my 2 week old chicks go outside for small periods of time. They love going to the wall where it joins with the floor (the dirty part). I've seen them pick at spider webs, dust, twigs, and lint. By the time I tried to take the lint away from them, they ate it. Will they get...
My chicks are about a week old, and I'm beginning to gather ideas for building a coop. My question is whether or not I should insulate the coop. I have 2 white leghorns, and don't plan to get anymore. I live in San Diego, where the winters are usually mid 40's - 50's F. The coldest I've seen...
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I'm new, hence the name NoobChick858. Living in Southern California...San Diego to be exact. I've never owned chickens up until last Thursday, when I picked up two 3-day old white Leghorn pullets. I named them Porkchop and Nugget. It's been 4 days, and they're still alive. Let's...