Almost week old chicks

[Fluffy Lambs]

As a side question...anyone know if its ok for chicks to eat the tiny pine shavings and bark pieces? First time putting shavings in their brooder and they spent a few hours pecking at and eating it. They have food and I gave them a treat, but still they kept eating the little bits. I offered them some chick grit.

I think @JustBabyMargo has had them bleed from this.... (?) I have never used pine shaving so I can't help you there.

 

[JustBabyMargo]

I think @JustBabyMargo has had them bleed from this.... (?) I have never used pine shaving so I can't help you there.

Thanks for the tag!

It’s fine if they eat the pine shavings as long as you also have chick grit. You can’t stop them from eating it, and it shouldn’t kill them. I haven’t had any die or really have any problems with my chicks eating them (except for a little blood from one chick, but that was fixed).

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Thanks for the tag!

Thank you for answering!

 

[Deezchix]

Thanks for the tag!

It’s fine if they eat the pine shavings as long as you also have chick grit. You can’t stop them from eating it, and it shouldn’t kill them. I haven’t had any die or really have any problems with my chicks eating them (except for a little blood from one chick, but that was fixed).

Thank you. I was concerned because I have seen comments stating the chicks don't really eat it. I will continue to keep an eye on them and keep offering grit. Thanks again

 

[Bobby Merrick]

Hi all. Any guesses as to breeds? Got some eggs from a breeder for my broody Wyandotte, but she ended up not wanting to sit on them. So I put them in an incubator and they hatched Saturday, Sunday and a wee little one on Monday.They were a mystery mix, so just curious, won't make a difference either way. Husband threw out shells from incubator, I know there was at least one light blue shell may have been more. Also, when and how would I be able to know the sex? Not allowed roosters so would eventually have to find homes for any. Thanks! ~Donna

Your baby chicks are so sweet . The fact that you can't have a rooster amazes me.
If one or more turn out to

be roosters I'm sure there are people out

there that would love to have one. After all there would be no chicks with out a good old ROOSTER!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Mutts. Cute ones, though.

 

[Lizzy733]

Its been very difficult to guess still lol. They are all super friendly. They all chest bump eachother and they get very jealous if you pay attention to just one. The tinier ones have turned out to be the most courageous and outgoing. I think there may be a bantam or two in the mix (but I know nothing of bantams).
What is a Golden Campine?

I'm at 3 weeks now and one I thought was a boy has surprised me by being a girl that was a bit if an early bloomer in the comb department. Then I had a bit if a late bloomer with a supposed pullet turning out to be a roo. Both roos have very upright combs which are now quite red, so no guessing who's who anymore. One if the Orpington's is looking very roo - helps that his sister is quite far along in her feathering while he's quite far behind - happy to be able to breed them, personally.

As for golden Campine - they're a pretty rare breed - doubly so here in NZ. Now that I have two boys and two girls, hoping to get some more outta them.

They come in silver or gold - have a solid colour head and pencilled body with blue legs. Are standard, but on the small side, boys are hen feathered and they have quite a pheasants look about them. Lay around 200 medium eggs a year and don't go broody. Can fly, are quite intelligent, predator aware and are excellent foragers.

My 4 have to be on par with my shavers in wanting attention. I really thought it would be the orpingtons climbing all over me, but these little ones are charmers.

 

[-Flash-]

Most of the time, if the stripe on the eye is thick and dark, it's a girl

I have a chick with one think side and one thin side!
I'm not asking for you to tell me the gender

 

[Deezchix]

As for golden Campine - they're a pretty rare breed - doubly so here in NZ. Now that I have two boys and two girls, hoping to get some more outta them.

They come in silver or gold - have a solid colour head and pencilled body with blue legs. Are standard, but on the small side, boys are hen feathered and they have quite a pheasants look about them. Lay around 200 medium eggs a year and don't go broody. Can fly, are quite intelligent, predator aware and are excellent foragers.

My 4 have to be on par with my shavers in wanting attention. I really thought it would be the orpingtons climbing all over me, but these little ones are charmers.

I Google searched images of Golden Campine and they are a stunning breed. Gorgeous

 

[Lizzy733]

I have a chick with one think side and one thin side!
I'm not asking for you to tell me the gender

I've heard some can be quite borderline, or maybe it's one of those super rare half&half chickens, which would be awesome.

My two Dorking chicks were spot on - one if each and could tell at hatch.