We have 40 birds with a mix of Easter Eggers, Black Jersey Giants, and Buff Orpingtons. They have been wonderful layers up until about the first of September. Yes, it was extra hot but they had plenty of cooler places to scratch around. They free range in the afternoon. They all act healthy...
She has shown dedication with sitting on her eggs. We pulled the ones that were laid after she became broody. Anyway I went into the run today and there was a dead baby chick. It was fully formed but for what ever reason it did not survive. She is still sitting on a couple of eggs. What do...
She is maybe 1 1/2 weeks old and much smaller than the other girls. She and 9 others came from Hoover Hatchery via our local hardware store. She seems active but does spend more time under the brooder. I think she is drinking and eating, but I have not paid as close attention. This is day 2...
We just obtained 17 chicks from a local hardware store. We have 7 Buff orpingtons and 10 Black Jersey Giants. When we bought them they were about a week old.
Day 2 of chicks has been so fun to watch their attempts a flight and strutting their stuff.
I have been reading BYC off and on for...