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    11-12 week old chickens eating ALOT of chicken starter

    Helloooo!! My 11-12 week old chickens are eating a TON of starter feed. I know the bag says 18 weeks to switch to big chick feed, but has anyone switched sooner? Would this fill them up more? They do get a supplemental diet of Treats (Treats for chickens chicken crack) fruits and veggies...
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    Poor lil lavender silkie :(

    Good morning, well kind of.. I woke up and our electricity was out. I immediately checked my brooder. I had 4 small silkies, one that is approx 5 weeks, one about 4 weeks, and two about 2-3 weeks old. Upon discovery, the “mama hen” as I call her because she is already mothering the others...
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    Questions about 7 week old girls in the coop freaking out at dusk! Biological clock?? Or something else ?

    Hello! Total newbie here and I need advice! My coop has the “house” up a small ladder and a large run. Last evening I was a few minutes later to put them in for the night, and I heard them chirping loudly and frantically.. I am assuming that they were ready to go in, since it was almost...
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    Silkie chicks from breeder, can I bathe them?

    Hello, I just picked up 2 silkies from a local breeder. One in particular is pretty dirty. It is about 2 weeks old. I was wondering if I could bathe her safely in warm soft running water or should I just use a warm wash cloth? Thanks!
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