This is my first time having a broody Buff Orpington sitting on 4 eggs. Today is the day they should hatch, do I need to put out some chick starter? Do I need to put momma and babies in a separate coop.
I'm 6 months into owning my 1st chicken flock. 5 Buff Orpington Pullets, 1 Buff Orpington Cockerel, 1 Lavender Orpington, 2 Rhode Island Red Pullets.
We had to get rid of our Cockerel due to the crowing. So we found a lady who will home him for us, so that we can use his stud service.
So my...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I raised 2 Rhode Island Reds when I was 12. I'm now 37 with 2 teenagers of my own. Together with my children, my loving boyfriend and our friendly dog Bailey, we got our chickens about 8 weeks ago (March 2017)
(2) How many...
Hello,
My name is Alena and I'm raising 5 golden buff orpingtons and 2 rhode Island reds. As a 12 year old child I raised 2 rhode island reds for fun until the neighbors dogs decided to play keep-away with them. So here I am, 37 years old with two teenagers myself with my loving boyfriend...