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That's what it was! Thanks! I moved her and she had collected a few rocks that looked like eggs and was trying to hatch them! I didn't even think she could be broody since I had not seen eggs but when I moved her I saw the rocks and took them out and today she was running around with the other...

The pen is about 4' by 4' with her and two guineas No they are not free range chicken the dogs would get them but I hope to have the coop up this weekend for them. The problem is she is nesting and will not get up and that is why I think she is egg bound I would just hate to lose her she is my...

So I just lost my little bantam and one of my RIR's is not doing the same thing. They sit like they are trying to lay but do not get up all day, I am sure they are eating and drinking because she is still alive but this has been going on for a few weeks. It is like she is waiting to lay but...

Thanks for the info I read that page and will try what they suggest. My husband really likes this roo and I do not want to get rid of him but attacking me when my back is turned needs to stop...... such a sneeky little bugger! lol

one thing that helped my chickens is peepers This keeps them from pecking each other and it saved my flock and all the feathers grew back. I was able to take them off after a few months. I also made a wire basket I put cabbage in and they peck at that as a treat and not at each other. I hope...

My little bantam roo is starting to get more and more aggressive with me. As soon as I turn my back he attacks me and it is getting old. I always hold my ground but any other suggestions? also what can I do about his spurs? they are getting long and starting to really hurt. I really like my...

Great thread! Yes one of my dogs goes with me to feed the chickens and she eats poop too, she also likes to get into the chicken feed. IDK what she did but this chicekn was chasing her, Riot was trying to get out of the coop before the chicken ate her! lol

My chickens seem to roost all over the coop but since it is going to get cold I want them to roost in the building in the coop. Does anyone have an idea to get them to start roosting in the same place every night? I am very busy and cannot always be home to pen them up in the evening otherwise I...

She only has three chicks so I think we will be ok, they are only 4 days old so I got worried. I love this forum, you guys rock!

Thanks guys!

I have chicks that hatched 2 days ago and the forcast is calling for a 20 degree drop in temperature and the low will be in the 40's. I have a hen with the chicks but my question is should I put a heat lamp in with them even with the hen being there to warm them? Or will she take care of her...

So one of the bantams hatched tonight and the other is almost out! YAY in the am I will have my new chicks! thanks guys for all the help!

my chick are hatching today too!! It's exciting and yes this is a great place and great ppl to help! Good luck!

Yeah this am I went to candle the bantam eggs because I did not think they were going to hatch and the egg started peeping! Then I noticed the pip. I see the beak on the the other is still a pip. I hope to wake up to more chicks!

THANK YOU! Phew I feel better, I was just worried about the baby not eating. I will sit on my hand and be patient! thanks again!

So I have read several things from an hour to 2 days....... Can someone help with this info please? I have one chicken who hatched this am and the Hen is sitting on the other 2 that pips the shell but have not come out yet. If it takes 2 days I guess my real worry is the little chick that just...

Here he or she is! Here it is all hatched!

LMAO ok I am not that much of a newbie! I never tried to milk the chicken! lol

So maybe my question didn't sound right.... I have lay feed in there now for the Hen but I didn't know if they Hen feeds the baby like regular bird by regurgitation. I have starter so I will make sure there is plenty for them.

YAY I had one hatch!!! Thanks for your help guys!! https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2879353#p2879353