These little ladies, 4 weeks old, just will not roost at night. I have a perch in their box, about 3 inches high. They stand on it during the day. When I turn out the lights, boom, they pile up. If I sneek in and move them, they all wake up and go nuts, then huddle up again. Should I care about...
One of my week old chicks is suddenly lethargic, wobbly-legged, and her wings are not as folded up as they were even yesterday. She was fine yesterday, one of the more active chicks, running and flapping. This morning, she is just standing under the brooder (98 degrees) wobbling, wings a little...
We got baby hens from McMurry hatchery today. They are all very active and their Rubbermaid tote is toasty warm. One slight problem....when you order chicks from them then send you a free random chick, which you can opt out of. We opted out becasue it is completely random and we really do not...
I have ordered 6 chicks to add to my flock. Well, to add to my existing pair of hens. Some background - I inherited a pair of Plymouth Rock hens, a coop and run from a friend who moved. They are 2 years old. The coop is 4'x8', and tall enough to stand up straight in. Inside, there is a raised...
Hello everyone! I enjoy this website. It has so much useful information and it is so supportive. I live in Nevada, in a very chicken friendly town. I am inheriting a coop and run from some friends who are moving. We are disassembling the whole thing and moving it to my house. Their 2 Holland...