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Yup, first of the 2 eggs hatched this morning and the other hens seem very curious. Do you always feel pecking and hear peeping inside the shell? I am wondering if the other egg is viable. Tomorrow will be day 21. The egg that hatched today we noticed peeping and pecking on day 20...The...

One of my hens has been setting on 2 eggs and day 20 is here. I know one of the eggs is viable for sure. Will the other hens mess with the baby chick once it arrives. Or will momma hen protect it. Should I move them to better location. She is in the favorite laying spot of all the hens and...

Acting a little meloncoly, but no oozing, sneezing ect... Did openn it once, so I know eye is still in there. She is 2-3 weeks old.

chick with eye sealed shut. should I worry?

Thanks, I will give it a try. Am new to this and sure appreciate the advice.

I have 14 chicks together all within week old of each other. 3 are bantys. One has always been small and not as active as others. When ever it starts to eat (which is not as often as the other chicks) the others all of the sudden seem to act as if it has found some special treat and will rush...

Freebie, I can't even imagine having 50 chickens. I'd be up to my ears in eggs( among other things:lau). But I definitly have the space for a coop that size. Stef

Thanks Llysse. Planning for additions is a great idea since I already have some breeds I would like to research for down the line. We recently moved from the city to 5 acres and had planned on getting chickens next year. However, my uncle had an Easter surprise for us.... 8 baby chicks. We...

Have 14 chicks. Need to build coop. Unsure of what they need for size. Does each hen require her own hutch for laying?