I have two broodies that are "joined at the hip"...so to speak.
They are both crammed into one nest box and if one moves to another box, the other broody follows right along. It's been going on for two weeks now. I collect the eggs everyday, so they are only sitting on pine shavings.
Has...
I have some chicks in the brooder that came down with a cold/respiratory infection a few weeks back. They are probably 2 months old or a little older. It has come on slowly.
I tried to give them vitamins, warmer temps and increased ventilation, etc., to get them over the cold, but it just...
Chicks under a hen don't eat at night. (yes?)
My "brooder raised chicks" eat 24/7.
I'm sure some of you have pulled chicks from under a hen and raised them inside, while the hen took care of the others.
Do the brooder chicks turn out heavier or do the hen-chicks make it up somewhere else...
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First, thanks everyone for all of your help and knowledge! I love this site and everyone on it. (well, it is Christmas)
Secondly, I need help. I have grandparents (85 and 87 years old) with six Buff Bantam Cochin hens. As far as we can tell, the hens are identical in every way. It's...