I gave in at the feed store today and came home with the last EE.
She is exactly two weeks younger than my other 8 chicks. Should I keep her separate or put her in with the others? While I was home today I put in a box with 'doors' that only she can fit into. They don't seem to mind her...
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I have four different breeds of chicks...the Buff Orpington, the Barred Rocks and the Australorps would come running, but the RIR's would stay away.
I separated them and gave them mealworms and now they're in the front of the group when I open the brooder door.
One of my rhode island reds holds her head funny when she is standing still or sleeping. If she goes to eat or drink she acts relatively fine though. None of the others seem to be doing this.
Thanks for any advice!
Growing up I was around chickens at my grandparents' house and I loved them...I've always wanted some of my own.
Last year I bought a house and decided that this spring was the time to start a small flock.
Sunday morning I drove to Mt. Healthy Hatchery and picked up 3 Rhode Island Reds, 2...