i just got some chickens from the hatchery and 2 of them don’t seem to be acting normal. I followed instructions on what to do when they arrive and all the others seem to be doing well. These two are just laying beak first in the wood shavings breathing heavy. And I’ve noticed they kick one of...
So I have two 2 week old silkie chicks and they are now laying flat and fanning out their wings? The temp in their brooder is in the high 80’s...common sense tells me they are too hot but they were fine yesterday. Should I move them to their own brooder and lower the temperature? The chick they...
Everyone! My babies just arrived this morning!!! I’m so excited!!! Got them in their temporary brooder until they recover from their journey and then they go to their home for next few weeks until they are big enough for their coop!!
hello all, I’m a first time chicken owner. I’m active duty army and my therapist says raising chicken may be a way to help with my PTSD. As of now I have 20 babies. 5 sapphire gems, 3 barred rock, 3 Wyandotte, 5 silkies, 3 cinnamon queen, and a golden comet. Any advice will be gladly accepted...
Hello, I’m a first time chicken owner and I need some help determining the size coop I need to build. I have 20 babies in the brooders now getting big fast. I have the plans for a 4x4 coop with a 12 foot run. I’m pretty sure that’s not going to be big enough since it will only have 6 nesting...