I have noticed a high pitch whiNE from several of my chickens, intermittently throughout the day. Once one chick does it, a few more join in. Doesn't matter if they're in the coop or out in the yard. I'm not sure if they're communicating with each other or trying to tell me something. They...
Thanks so much for responding! There are 6 chicks, I think 2 eggs are infertile as mom has abandoned the nest. Mom and dad are nesting down with the chicks. Chicks appear to be drinking water, yes I have lots of marbles in there. I haven't seen any try to eat yet though. Although I'm trying...
I am new to raising button quail. Have a brand new mom who has been sitting on 8 eggs. 4 hatched last night. I can find plenty of information regarding chicks hatched in incubators, but not so much regarding nest hatchlings. I'm prepared for the feeding and water issues, been reading up on...