California - Northern

[Deerling]

So I go out today to check on my almost 2 week old babies that have the EcoGlow50 in their brooder. Poor things were panting like crazy. I had to open the pop door to the little run and wedge the tip roof to give them some air circulation. Everybody is okay, but the little coop I brood in holds heat well, which is nice when it's cold - but not so much on a warm day like today.

Glad everyone is okay! It's hot here, too. I was a little worried about our Silkie babies since they're in a room that gets hot anyway, but everyone seems very happy so far.

 

[Olamina]

May I ask you guys a question please? Are white silkie chickens yellow or white as a chick? does anyone have any photos they could show me? Thanks a lot!

 

[Nikon]

Roosters don't need them................................

*laugh.... giggle... snort*

 

[Nikon]

More newb questions!


1) How old before you can sort your Roos from your hens?

2) do both sexes of chickens have little nubs on their back legs (where the roos grow spurs)?

 

[Savuti]

The heat lamp would only be necessary at night for the first couple of weeks too.

We love to see pictures, so post some when you can!

I will definitely be posting photos as soon as I manage to take some decent ones, hopefully once they've settled in a bit more. Looking forward to sharing cute fluffy butt pics!

 

[liz9910]

How does BYC know that I am a Hatch a Holic? I got an email asking me to join that thread which is funny because that thread is a big enabler...

Did everyone get that email?

I got it too lol

 

[PetRock]

I guess that I must not be a hatch a holic since I didn't get the email! My husband will be so relieved!!!

 

[MossyoakLane]

A little extra protein probably won't hurt, and if you can give her treats by hand, she may calm down a bit. If no one is picking on her now, she should be fine (and much happier ). From what I've seen, the skittish birds tend to be the ones that get picked on repeatedly. Dominant birds only get picked on once! Having a lot of space for your flock and places for the timid birds to get away from the meanies can help.

Thank you! I will pick her up some meal worms!

 

[PetRock]

Roosters don't need them................................

 

[PetRock]

Thank you! I will pick her up some meal worms!

Black oil sunflower seeds (BOSS) would be good for her too and scrambled eggs.