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I got chicks in the mail yesterday from my pet chicken. This morning, I noticed that one of the silkie chicks was laying on its side as though it were dead. Its breathing is very slow. I have kept an eye on it all day. I noticed that its stool is very watery and it is not drinking or eating...
I am planning on ordering chicks from my pet chicken and have most of my shopping cart full, but still have room for a few more hens. Any suggestions or ideas as to what breeds I should order? I would love to hear your favorite breeds! Thank you!
Hi! I have 4 eggs under a hen on day 20. 3 have them had already piped this morning. On one of them, I can see the little chick's beak! How long after piping do chicks hatch? Should I do or know anything going into today?
I had my broody hen hatching an egg. I originally had 3 but only 1 was fertile. Today was day 20 and this morning I saw the pup hole and could hear the cheek peeping from inside the egg. I was so excited for the hatch. Today I went away for a few hours and left my broody hen, her soon to hatch...
today is day 20 of hatching! I have already seen some peep holes, but should I expect anything else? Also, how long after the peep hole should I expect the chick? Thanks!
Hi everyone! I recently got another coop. My first coop can hold max 10 and the second can hold a max of 4. I have 12 chicks right now, and I am planning on separating them. I was wondering is anyone has any thoughts on how to separate them. I was thinking of separating them either by breed...
Hi! A few months ago, I had 2 chickens that wandered away. I get calls from my neighbors saying that they have seen them, but when I go out to catch them, they are gone. One neighbor lives on 18 acres of wetlands and forest, and he has called me to say that he has been finding eggs near his back...
I got this supposed light brahma chick from Meyer hatchery. All of my previous light Brahmas were yellow as chicks. This one is nearly all black. Is this even a light Brahma? Also, Is it male or female?
I have a silkie hen who is very gentle and maternal. She isn't broody now, but if I put baby chicks in with her, will she hurt them or accept them? Thanks!
I am looking to get a rooster. I want a rooster that will protect my flock, has a gentle personality, looks beautiful, and will produce chicks that lay well. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
Hi! I recently ordered a light brahma chick. When it arrived yesterday, most of her body was black. I know that some light brahmas are darker than others, and also that there is a dark brahma. Has anyone has anyone had a chick like this? If so, how did it turn out? I dont have any pictures, but...
I have 5 hens that have stopped laying. I am getting 16 new chicks and was hoping to start fresh. The only problem is, I don't know what to do with my old hens. I don't want to slaughter them because I don't believe in slaughtering unless the animal is sick or being used for meat. My local farm...
I have 9 chicks that are just over a month old. I'm thinking about putting them outside soon, but i'm not sure exactly when. The weather is nice here. The only problem might be that I have some older hens that I am going to move them in with. I know that you are not supposed to, but I have put...
Hi! I recently got an order of all female chicks from MPC and 4 straight run silkies from tractor supply. This is my 3rd MPC order and one of every 3 chicks I get usually tends to be a rooster even when I order all females. It is kind of disappointing, but I love all of my chickens from them. I...