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Where the coop is we can watch all day. This momma has been very stubborn and barely leaves for more than 3-4 mins a day to eat. Had been that way since she went broody. She has been really good w the chicks and letting me help out:). I take some mealworms in my hand and give them to her also...

I put a board up at the front of the coop allowing momma and the hens and rooster to come and go but the chicks can't get out. The other eggs haven't hatched so might just end up with the two chicks. I have also put food and water in the coop right by the corner where momma has taken over. I...

Glad to hear that. It just looks like A baby falling off a building! Haha I stayed out last night and made sure they were all in and they were I saw baby peep out from under her:). I will make a soft landing incase it does fall. I will be so happy when I see the little ones learn the ramp...

I know they need to follow momma hen and that's what I want BUT my concern is that our coup is 3feet high. Don't want the chick to plunge to death:/ not sure what people do with chicks and raised coops. Are they smart enough to use the ramp or will it just em walk over and fall off? Or what can...

Hope someone on here can help me quick. I am really new to chickens (only had since May this year) and our silky went broody and I gave in and let her sit on eggs. Have one baby out, one cracking out as we speak and 3 more eggs under her. I put a board up on the bottom by the coup door and...

Thank u all for the replies. I believe I'm going to rehome them for the kids sake. I can hopefully borrow one in the future if we decide to hatch some. I love how I can let the boys go out to the coop by themselves and not have to worry something is going to attack them. The 2 roosters we ended...

Hello everyone, first let me say a big thanks to all for the help you have given us from our start!! Love this site! Just now getting a chance to sit down and join. I am a SAHM (stay at home momma) of three wonderful long haired little boys who army little farmers:) Shiloh 7, Asher 5, and...