new to baby chicks

  1. Z

    Newbie: Kids + Hens + Alternative Coop/Run

    Hi all, I'm trying to think outside the box and reduce waste + $. My kids are 1 and 5 but they have slowly stopped using their outdoor playhouse. We have limited space due to city ordenances to place the coop. The current location of the swing set and the adjacent space next to our house are the...
  2. ElfenLied89

    Can anyone give me any pointers about these breeds?

    Hello there. I am a new chicken mom. We have 8 adorable baby chickens and are only about a week or so into our chicken raising. We have them in a large bin, with a brood lamp, food, and water (of course). Oldest chick is around 10 days old (we speculate), and the newest chick is around 3 or 4...
  3. Mutha_Clucka

    Should I be worried?

    (PHOTO OF RED POOP) Hi y’all, I’m new here! I got 4 Amerucanas that are 3 weeks, almost 4 weeks old. I had noticed this strange poop today. It’s the only one I found and first I’ve seen like this. I’m super worried about Cocci. They did just have strawberries for the first time but idk if this...
  4. A

    Are my chicks too young to be outside?

    Hi! I am brand new to chicken raising, I have 4 Mille fleur d’uccles and 1 that I think might be an Easter egger (the saleswoman at TSC said they were all silkies, they are not 😂) they are 15 days old. We live in Florida and it’s been about 85 degrees here, and I’ve been bringing the chicks...
  5. CaliChicks13

    Lethargic chick, Not sure what’s going on?

    I received 15 chicks on Friday this week and unfortunately one was dead on arrival, but the other 14 have been doing really well. The chick in question (a Salmon Faverolle) was actually the most boisterous when we finally got everyone set up in the brooder. Unfortunately, this morning I went to...
  6. T

    New to owning chickens

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes, I am new to owning chickens myself. I was always around chickens as a child. Just got my first clutch of chicks from Cackle Hatchery on May 4th. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I have 18 chicks that just turned 6...
  7. Grace Brooks

    Do we need to clean dry odorless chick poop?

    Hello again awesome chicken peeps 😀 We have 4 chicks in our brooder/coop. (Almost 3 weeks old) We put them in there after the first couple nights because it is warm in southern California, and they have a heater as well, which they choose to only use at night. The rest of the time they are in...
  8. K

    Introducing hens and chicks to new coop

    I currently have 6, one week old chicks. I will also be getting 3 hens tomorrow. My coop is currently empty as my chicks are in a brooder indoors at the moment. What would be the best way to go about introducing the hens to the new coop/run and also the chicks to the adults once they’re ready to...
    • Kalyxxiii
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    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  9. Lucychknmom

    Entertainment for chicks?

    Hello all! I just my chicks a day or so ago, and I’ve heard that putting an old cd or dvd in there as a kind of fun house mirror is good for them, I was wondering if there’s any other house hold goods to keep them entertained and happy and SAFE?☺️♥️ thank you in advance! -Lucy and the Chx
  10. Lucychknmom

    Hi Hello! New chicken owner here!

    Hello everyone! I brought home 6 baby chicks yesterday, and I’m so excited. I’m excited to be learning tips and tricks to keep them happy and healthy and live the best life possible! Thanks for your help in advance ♥ 🐥🐥🐥👩🏽‍🌾🐥🐥🐥 (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens...
    • Lucychknmom
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    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  11. MallardMama19

    Jumping on the Chicken train- Newbie questions!

    Hey guys!!! Alright, so we got ducks last year, and now this year I've been on and off about getting chickens, my husband gave me the green light, but I'm the type of person (might also be the veterinary technician in me) who likes to research before I jump in. I have started the search, but...
  12. 1realmom

    Brand new baby homestead

    Just got my first 6 chicks from tsc Saturday. This is something my husband and I have wanted to do for a long time. We're getting 15 more in april, well, my daughter is through 4-H We have 4 orpington pullets and 2 Dominique straight runs. We also garden and over the next few years plan to add...
  13. Caroline’sCluckers

    New hen mama here

    I’m Caroline and have had my chicks for about 2 weeks now. I live in North Carolina and work in medicine. This year I have begun a small garden and have now acquired chickens in the hopes of having food in my back yard! I have 6 hens (hopefully only hens) and am currently enjoying watching them...
  14. G

    New to this baby chick thing and need advise!

    So about 3 weeks ago or so I was parked on the road and my son noticed this baby chick running into traffic on the pavement next to us. I tried to chase it back thinking it would surely join the mother and siblings. Nut there was not a single chicken anywhere and before it got killed my son put...
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