Before this there were no problems at all. The bigger ones momma the little ones. The big ones were the only ones that got hurt. In fact the little ones were laying under the wings of the one that was hurt most. They all get a long really really well.
Between the wings on their backs. The Rhode island is back by the tail. The coop is ready. Just need to finish the run. It's still to unpredictable in michigan for them to go out. They eat chick starter. Yes they had grit the whole time.
They are still inside so I'm not sure how much room in the brooder. We have ages 3-6 weeks. Always gave grit. They emptied the container yesterday. And they are eating chick starter.
Yesterday we cleaned out the brooder, loved on the babies, filled their waterer, sprinkled some goodies and closed up the brooder. Checked on them last night. All seemed well. Wife checked on them this morning and all is great. Went to check on them tonight and realized we never put their food...
Just gave it a bath because the vents are on each side in between the leg pairs. She can walk, eat, drink, and have poop run down her sides. She is chirping constantly. She also knows to forage for food. The others picked on her for about 10 min then accepted her and will cuddle her. the...
My wife saw a chick in a store with polymelia and it was on it's back being picked on. Naturally she bought it. She wants to know if there is a way to tell if a week old chick is in pain