They will only be sleeping in the coop. They will only be in the run when we are not home or the weather is bad or something. They will have free range of the yard.
But, thanks for the info, I think there is plenty of room. As you know, everyone has their own opinions.
They have a 8' by 4' run, with an additional 3' x 3' "bonus" run under the coop. We are planning on them only being in the run when we are not home for the first few months. Probably until fall. Then they will probably be able to be wherever they like. Our area doesn't have too many predators...
After reading about tail feathers and wing feather spacing.... I’m slightly convinced this is a cockerel.
chick is one week old
My only doubt is if he/she is a day or so younger than my other chicks. This chick seems a little smaller than the others, but that might just be hope.
Any help is...
Hello!
I am new to the chicken community, however, I have been researching for years. I have a few friends who have had chickens for years.
We have four chickens. We wanted three, but when we picked the little fluff balls up, we were given a "bonus" chick, who's breed we don't know yet... I...
Hello!
We just got three chickens, and were given a bonus chick, we don’t know what breed she (I hope) is.
Any ideas??
Chick is 1 week old
Thanks for any help!