Hi everyone!
I have 5 chickies, they're about 6 weeks old now and out in the coop. I have been feed ing them once a day, about 4 cups of a corn, grit, starter mix, 2 handfuls of lettuce, a bunch of scraps and about 1/4 of a melon. I leave water out for them obviously, but I'm wondering, should...
I finished the coop and the run... ok... my husband did, but that's beside the point and now I am standing back, looking at a patch of dirt. I didn't want to put it on grass because I know they will just ruin it anyways, and we had a bare level area that was just dirt. So now what do I put in...
Hi everyone! My easter eggers are about 2 1/2 weeks old now. I have a large dog carrier that I took the top off to use as a brooder. They have discovered they can fly up to the edge and perch there. I laid a baby gate over the top so they won't fly out, but I was just curious how old should they...
I found your site a couple of days ago and already have been helped so much! I am addicted, as it is now after 1am and I am just completely obsessed about getting all the information as possible. I have 3 easter eggers and 2 silkies still in the brooder in the house. Thank you so much for all...
I'm a newbie and getting my coop set up. I have 2 silkies and 3 easter egger chicks about a week old. I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere about heaters in coops. My coop is completely enclosed, with their entry door, no insulation. It snows a couple times in the winter, and remains under 40...