It's been about a month and a half I think. We just slowly took away dividers after there was a routine in place. No major issues since! I'd you have space to let them roam, this seemed to help too. We let the "big girls" it into it yard while we were out there and the first few times forced...
Oh my gosh! We just checked the coop and have our first tiny, perfect egg! I am so proud! Lol! Pretty sure it was this beauty, Miss Dahlia. She's always seemed the most advanced. Oh I'm so excited!
Nice to know we're not alone! Lol. Things are getting better for us here. There is still a little chasing, but we haven't seen pecking in a while. The littles are much more brave now and didn't spend all day in the coop. Like you said, it's a much longer, more complicated process than we...
Getting ready to switch to layer food. There are so many options, not just brands! What are some tips and suggestions? Also, what's your favorite bedding? We plan to compost.
THANK YOU!
They're finally starting to integrate! The littles (on the branch in the back right) have been staying in the coop all day. The big girls are going their, "we're in charge here" thing, which is so hard to watch, but we're finally making progress!
My little babies are ready to join their big sisters! We've been easing in, letting them meet and get used to each other. Hoping for a smooth transitions. I am soooooooooo happy we started on this journey. I am in love.
Hi everyone!
My name is Jenny. I live in a wee little town called Yelm in WA.
This is our first time raising chickens. Oh my gosh, I'm in love! I've always been fine with them, but these girls!!!!! They've stolen my heart. I feel so peaceful when I'm around them. They make me laugh. I wish...