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I live in a neighborhood where chickens are illegal, but ducks are allowed. The problem is that it's just my mom and I, and she works from 7-5 most days, and while I get home from school at 2:30 some days, other days (once or twice a week for music performances), I get home well past nine, and...

And I agree on the lancing.

Depends on the antibiotic. But in general, it won't hurt, and it might help.

Oh! I know what's wrong! Your bigger one isn't a silkie. Silkies have five toes, other chickens have four. So you must have gotten a silkie, which is a bantam, or miniature chicken, and then a regular sized chicken. It's concerning it's lasted so long. I'm not entirely sure on that. You...

Not bumblefoot; no characteristic black scab. It could be a bite or they could have just stepped on something and it got swollen. Or it could be an infection. Watch for any telltale signs of infection, and in the meantime I would soak in epsom salt and keep it clean.

How many toes do each of them have? And as for the poopy bum, it may be what's slowing development. It's possible that the lil one isn't eating as much because they can't poop. Make sure to frequently clean the bum, with a warm damp paper towel.

I think they can become depressed without other chicks. I had to separate out a chick once because she was pecking at one of the chick's eyes. For the first day, she spent all her time slumped up against the edge of her cage, screaming. Then she just stop stopped screaming. I became so...

So sorry about the other chick! Glad it was quick, at least. It's so sad when you lose one. As for Amy, are there any other chicks at the feed store? You might try getting her a few her own age. If that's not an option, are there any hens you have who either have chicks that age (ish), or...

Hey outlaws! I was an outlaw, but I got discovered, and my chickens certainly weren't something they were willing to ignore. Any tips on becoming an outlaw...? no privacy fences, the coop is going to have to be pretty incognito, and I live two doors down from my HOA leader.

Sure! Okay, so I find the best things to do are to go over a few main points, and then have replies for the most common arguments. 1. Chickens As Pets Always point out how absolutely lovely chickens are as pets. They are attentive creatures, very animated, fun to watch, they can make as...

Ahhh! It's Rangi 2.0!

My mother is not a vegan, and she'll have eggs every meal of the day. Also, my best friend takes some every week, as her family is vegan except for farm fresh foods and it's hard for them to find cheap food. I just give her extras. The people on the farm where the chickens live get around a...

Well the cats seem enchanted with the new additions!

I would wait another week or two, but they should be fine if you need to move them out sooner.

Yes, you do. They might die without it unless they are fully feathered and it's warmish outside.

Oh, forgot about the eggs! The two that started laying laid fairly big pretty green eggs. They were also delicious

I believe the feed store gets in chicks from McMurray, which is where I got my 3 EEs. There were 3 colors that I saw. I got one of each. One. Brown/black. For me that feathered out to a pretty brick colored hen with black tipped feathers. Two. Chipmunk. For me that feathered out to a GORGEOUS...

Every time I go to the store, I go over to the eggs and read the labels for a kick. Everyone else thinks I'm crazy

A mama hen will take rank over even a rooster Good luck!

They love the mealworms! They are also very good for them. How old are your chicks?