One of my very small flock was just off again today. She has been bedraggled since they all got a lice infection (treated). The others have grown nice new feathers. They all eat layers pellets, treats are commercial chicken scratch and small pinches of bread.
Last week the short feathers at...
Our chicks are over a month old, really. They are from a farm store, purchased a month ago today. The coop and attached run is nearly complete, which is good because after they have been outside and get stuck back in the brooder, they get pecky. Between the rain and unseasonal cool weather here...
Yesterday we got four chicks from Wilco Farm Store. They are in a brooder with solid sides, in the house for now. We have a rabbit screen lid and 125 watt heat lamp on them. The temp never seems above 85, and I don't know how old these chicks are, either, so I am a little concerned about the...