I have 2 hens that are a year old and 6 chicks that are between 7-10 weeks. Is it okay to start letting the younger ones free range? The 2 older hens have been free ranging since they were around 8-10 weeks old.
I have 6 chicks (1 production red, 3 bantams, and 2 jersey giants). One of the bantams keeps getting pasty butt. I'm not sure of the particular breed. It's brown with feathers on its feet. I was just wondering if it's something that certain breeds get more than others.