I have four almost 6 week old Buff Orpingtons who have been in the coop for almost a week now. They sleep on the roost like good little girls, but they want to spend all day napping or playing (and pooping!) in the nest boxes. If I go out they all jump down and want to play, but as soon as I...
Nervous chicken mama here... I took my 5 week old chicks out to the coop for a few hours yesterday, then brought them back inside. I took them out again this morning when it was a little cooler (probably 50ish when they went out, up to 73 now). They acted happy to be back in the coop, but since...
I've wanted chickens for years, and frequented this forum to learn as much as possible. I've finally taken the plunge and have 4 of the sweetest Buff Orpingtons ever! They are 4 weeks old and have sooo much personality... I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. I look forward to learning and...