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I remember those days! Very tiring, fun, but tiring.

very true! My ducks are a *lot* of work, and it takes a lot of time to sustain a good bond with them. You dont get a day off! Some days I feel so low and so tired and I have to force myself to get through everything, because they still need everything doing. They're a lot of work, 1000% worth...

I do agree, though I think it depends on OP's age and how much outdoor space there is. For example, someone with a fairly small garden, being young and not financially independent, is very different to someone who is financially independant, and who has plenty of outdoor space. In either...

ah I see! I must've misunderstood. I think raising a single chick is okay if there's no way to get more, but yeah, they really need to be in a flock once they go out if not sooner. I almost ended up with a single duckling!

a chicken outdoors alone, not a good idea. We cant be with them 24/7 and even if we could we couldnt be all they need

that is a good point and I did consider that, but it would still have helped, brooder conditions was one thing I would have been interested to see. And it would've been helpful so that we could give advice and even sex the chicks, which was one concern that could have been figured out. But I do...

I dont think "scared" is the right word at all. Some people had very real concerns, others gave support, and others did both. She had every opportunity to prove everyone wrong. And within this thread, and the others, there have been no photos- we aren't just looking out for the chicks, but for...

I don't disagree, but if it is true, like we all hope, again, we would all feel very reassured to see them. So that's all it was, if they refuse to show them, then we all have to move on. But if they do, then that would make us very happy. It isn't just a case of "it's done now" either, if...

that's a good question. I would've been less surprised if it were a private seller, a breeder, who made a questionable choice- but a feedstore? It's another thing which doesn't quite add up. That isn't to say that it didn't happen, anything is possible.

Very much so, I dont think that was a fair assumption that they would do something like that.

To stop people telling her to rehome, they probably felt under a lot of pressure, from well meaning, honest people. And very suddenly there was a change. I don't want to be accused of gossip, or say anything that was given to me in confidence- but I have spoken to this individual in a dm and I...

everyone here, except one, has been kind, but it does get frustrating and worrying if we aren't getting the whole/true story. In my opinion it would be better to be honest and reject advice than to lie and "accept" it. Not accusing them of lying, as I said, I'm giving the benefit of the doubt...

I think a better word is "cautious" Honestly I want to believe every word is true, but it does all seem very strange. Hopefully @pinestamara understands that we all just want the best for their chick(s) and that it's best to be honest in this situation. It would set our minds at ease if we...

That was the one! Prefab coops, that's what the thread I was reading yesterday was about. I don't think pinestamara is the one who brought prefabs up though, that was a suggestion by a reply!

when they're next together perhaps you could get a photo of them both! It doesnt have to be good quality, but we just love seeing baby chicks on here!

I was just reading a thread on this yesterday, definitely research the brand of coop you buy, some are very expensive and not very good quality. That said you might be able to find a decent one that will hold up to weather and time, but if you can get your parents to help you, you might want to...

I know you're attached but unless he is willing to buy the coop and friends for her, it would be cruel to keep her. She sounds like she is imprinted on you, which does mean she likes you, but she could adjust to a new loving home. It may be best for her. They grow quickly

living outside all on her own would be very stressful for her, and being flock animals they can become depressed. If you can't get her any friends, I agree with the others. As upsetting as it may be, she would be so much happier in a home with other chicks