RIR that's right. They are eating the right feed with occasional fruit/veg treats as we have them. How do I check for worms or egg bound? Still haven't found any eggs since last week. And I'm not sure what molting looks like but there are a few feathers lying around.
We got these guys on Easter and they're outgrowing their space.
Is it too soon to put them in the coop with the rooster? It's hot out during the day...60s at night.
Thank you. Yes we'll be putting them in a bigger box. This is just for yesterday and today while at my moms house. When we get home accommodations will be much nicer!
Yes we are. We need to reinforce our chicken area with a lid or clip their wings. We'll be getting chicks this time which we haven't done before so more learning coming our way!
We've lost 4 chickens today and a 5th is dying. :( we picked up 2 house cats on Sunday night. Would the cat kill the chickens? 2 hens and 2 roos...dead one roo mia... middle of the day attack. Our birds free range during the day. We built a "pen" but silly us...they fly out so they free range...
After more research we realized our roos are a normal size. They a a little "old" and should have been killed a few weeks ago.
This time a couple of them jumped out of the killing cone aka milk jug before they passed. But hubby is getting better and finding that artery.