hello from wet, wet Florida

[3goodeggs]

We Think we have identified the instigator, and we have put her into solitary confinement. I put the others back into the big crate and all seems to be going well. We have two red lights, low watt, and it does seem to help. I am keeping an eye on the heat, From what I have read, I want to keep it cool. We put in shavings, lettuce, and perches. Everyone seems to be social except the nipper. Maybe the instigator just has an over active grooming gene.
We had a golden retriever who would lick holes into himself...and then start licking the floor... across the floor, down the hall... His tongue must have been raw. The vet said the lick obsession compulsion was genetic. If 'nippers' doesn't stop it, she'll be the lone chick. Maybe she will live outside the coop and take her chances. I do not want this trait to be passed on.

 

[phoenixbantam]

Hi! I am new here too! I am actually up in Gainesville, but moving to south FL next week.

Hasn't this rain been AWFUL? I got pelted by hail today when I went to buy chicks. Someone smashed out the window in my car so I got soaked trying to drive back from the farm I bought them at. I was more worried about keeping the chicks warm and dry though.

Another week of thunderstorms they say!

 

[preppy*hippie*chick]

A warm welcome to BYC from the exact center of Ohio!