That's a question that is opposite of what is usually asked. It's my chicks first night outside (9 weeks old) and they are in a temporary coop because we are moving in two weeks. I've got four t-posts in a rectangle with tiny square hardware wire mesh around the perimeter, attached with zip...
My hens are 9 weeks old. I delayed building my coop because we are moving next week. However, I woke yesterday to a dead hen. I think they were too crowded. Long story short - I've made an emergency, temporary coop today but I'm wondering if they are too young to be outside all night. The...
We came home tonight to find one of our Americauna chicks dead. They are 7 weeks old and I was just about to put them outside in their new coop. She was face down and all the other chickens were just walking all over her like she wasn't even there. Did I do it, not getting their coop finished...
Okay, I guess I'm an idiot for not having my brooder covered at this point but I cannot cry over spilt milk. We have lost a four week old chick, presumably inside the house. I have looked everywhere to no avail. I'm worried she will be stressed and too cold, as it is only 76 in my house. Do...
Hi. I have 7 three week old chicks and I'm a newbie. I was feeding them medicated crumbles but just noticed (after cutting the bag open of course) that my latest purchase from the feed store has actually turned out to be regular chicken feed. I was holding crumbles when I asked the clerk...
I noticed someone posted a question about using sand in lieu of shavings for their DLM but I didn't see an answer, even after reading many pages. What is the consensus regarding using sand or possibly a mixture of 50/50 sand and shavings? Thanks in advance!
Hi, I am a new chicken owner as of this morning! Although I have been lurking and researching for some time, I still have a few questions.
! - I will start building my coop asap but the size will be limited since I am using a slab already in place. The coop will hold 12 chickens. Problem - I...
Hi, I am a new chicken owner as of this morning! Although I have been lurking and researching for some time, I still have a few questions.
! - I purchased seven Easter Egg chicks this morning that are 3 days old. I'd like to get 5 more from another shipment that is due to arrive at my local...