So they were out in the yard with mom the entire time. Until they were having trouble hatching. They are Muscovy ducks. She started sitting on them Jan 30. So really they are past hatch day. They pipped about 4 days ago. I read all of the hatching 101. My last clutch had no trouble at all. There...
I have some questions. I'm not sure if this is the right forum but I need help! My baby ducks had a lot of trouble hatching. Never did the unzipping process or rotated in the shell. Just pipped and then no change for well over 24 hours. I read up and ended up slowly helping them hatch. They are...
The black one is a silkie about a week old; then I have a favorelle and a brahma almost 2 weeks old. Really enjoying this new adventure of growing up chickens. :)
Tried grapes tonight. They just carried them around and then shook their heads. Not impressed. :) they will learn how amazing they are. Right now they are silly babies.
I new to the chick raising life. I started with 5 day old chicks. 1 favorelle and 1 brahma. 2 days later I decided to get a baby silkie. About 2 days old. My brahma is so mean and keeps trying to peck the little one. And tips and integrating chicks and ways to make them get along. The bigger...
Have the girls some boiled egg tonight. First time trying it and they loved it. So funny how they grab it and run around. Loving being a chicken owner. :)
Thank you! They have been fun so far. I'm enjoying bonding. Who knew these creatures could be so sweet. I have joined the other side! #chickenobsessed:) picking up 2 silkie babies tom.
What are some good treats I can start giving my baby chicks. They are still in the first week. Is it to early to introduce treats.? Like egg or meal worms? Any suggestions?
I just recently started raising two baby chicks to live in (eventually) and mobile coop in the yard. This is my first time around and I'm starting small. Looking forward to this new venture.