Hello - Just over a week ago I got a 3 month old roo to join my 3 month old hens, 8 of them. We have had them separated by fencing in the coop so they are able to see each other and eat side by side. Yes, there have been scuffles at the fence/feed area as expected. The hens free range during...
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Our Buff Orpingtons are 6 weeks old and have moved from the brooding box to the hen house and run. Yay, they are growing up so fast! :jumpy
My question is getting them from the run into the hen house at night. Someone mentioned to me that they need a light inside to come in because it’s...
All my chicks have not had any issues. Then tonight, one girl only sits, kinda walks to the feeder without lifting her body. Stays by herself. Lies upright, and lets her left wing fall outward. What do you think? What should I check?
1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes, we are new to chickens! Husband and I are expecting our chicks around the 27th
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? I wanted 4, he wanted 6, we’re getting 8 :)
(3) What breeds do you have? We decided on Buff Orpingtons...