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Thanks for the ideas. I marked each egg so at least I will know that. Not sure about blocking them in since I am inconsistent on when I go down to check on them. Maybe later as my schedule gets more uniform. Thanks again.

I have 6 Delaware hens, one Deleware rooster, 2 buff Orps, 2 Easter Eggers and 3 RIR. I want a couple of them to raise some new chicks. This is my first year so them sitting is new as is all of it. I have one BO and one easter egger who are broody. The Easter Egger isn't quite as serious but...

Hey everyone. So I did as suggested and have had the new chicks in a separate cage in the henhouse for two weeks now. They are 7 1/2 weeks old now. But, whenever I open the cage door, and the younger hens exit, the older hens drive them back into the cage by pecking at them. Should I continue...

Great info everyone, thanks for the help. I'll put them together but in separate areas at 4-5 weeks (separate cage or something and then combine them around 7-8 weeks. And, I have a food plan. Thanks again! Dave

I'm new to this chicken raising thing and have been to the forum many times to get help. I finally joined. I currently have 7 chickens about 7 weeks old and am adding 7 more next week. That will round out the flock. Many fun times and much learning is ahead. Dave

Ok, like many other on this great forum, I am new to raising chickens. I have 3 RIR, 2 Easter Eggers and 2 Buff Orpingtons. They are about 7 weeks old and growing fast. I am in a rural area of San Diego so our winters are mild. Never quite freezes at my house. But, I have a couple of...