My poor birds had to come inside because of a coop malfunction during this last round of storms to blow through. We were finally able to move them outside once again and with the DH being out of town, this is all I could do! Show me how you have had to transport your chickens at times!
We had something very similar swoop into our coop too! Beautiful blue eyes and i've found that the head male in our house will do anything she asks of him!!!
WOW!! Our experience was nearly like this... And yes, I realize this is from darn-near two years ago...
We didn't get to hand pick the birds either (boo) but that the guy helping us did offer to catch the "color" we wanted. Can you tell we're kinda new to this?? I digress... We didn't have to...
I'm glad I found this... I bought 4 SLW chicks one week ago from the local feed store. Today, we bought six more Pullets from Tractor Supply...
Should these be quaratined from each other?
I would appreciate any input on this... Thank you!!
That was my initial thinking to CA. However... mine are from two different places, one I trust, and one that shouldn't be horrible but you never know...
I'll have to think about it. I have a seperate tub that the newbies are in so....
Ah! It's like being a new mom again!
Should I leave the six newest feathere memebers seperated from the other 4 SLW that are a little over a week old and if so, for how long?
I have no idea what they are yet other than 2 white pullets (white leghorn maybe??) and 4 Red Pullets (hoping at least one of those is a Production)
Thanks!!
I haven't ventured far out into the treat world either Pikachu.... so far they've only gotten boiled eggs i've minced up, carrot pieces and lettuce along with dandelions from the yard. I've seen several posts that say to feed them grit and I plan on introducing my four SLW's to sand today. It...
Hi everyone! I am new to BYC and hope to learn a lot about our feathered friends.
Our family bought 4 Silver-Lace Wyandotte's about a week ago and are stoked to see what they will grow into. I believe we have four pullets, but one has a single comb starting? This weekend, we will be adding to...