I'm not sure what happened to them. How do I tell if they got sick? They were 8-9 weeks old when I integrated them and I thought maybe the older chickens weren't letting them eat. They used to like to huddle in the corner of the barn and I thought maybe they got squished by each other. I'm just...
I have a chicken coop and a large fenced in area for my chickens. I'm wondering if it is a good idea to put the new brooder and chicks in the chicken yard or if they need to be in the house? The brooder has lamps and adequate heat. There will be no way for the other chickens to get into the...
I leave before the sun rises. And based on my experience with my hens they lay around 9am. If go out before then there are no eggs. I have hay and a heat lamp but it's been really cold. Thank you
Hi! I'm in southern Colorado. Anyone else in this area? I work full time and can only get eggs after work. With our sub zero temps I'm looking for some tips on how to keep my eggs from freezing.
Hi! I've been keeping my chickens since August. I started with older hens and a rooster. I've added chicks since. I'm learning new things all the time. I use BYC as a resource to help me in my journey.
I live in Colorado and have been debating the heat issue with our subzero temperatures.