Hi My husband has been on this site a few times, now I have a few questions. Excuse the lack of cor

[HBChicken]

First we are brooding our chickens inside the house., Its been two weeks. My eyes are killing me. Red and swollen. Almost like pink eye but I am not sure. Is this common? Am I allergic to them.

Second question, do hens get the red comb on top and the gobbler on the neck or is it only males?

Thank you!

 

[TLWR]

I kick my babies out within the first week before my allergies kick my butt.
Chicks put out a lot of dust and then dander. So get those babies out of your house! If you have a garage, you can move them there or if you have a coop already, just finish their brooding right in the coop.

Both hens and roosters have combs and wattles. A rooster's will get larger and redden up quicker than a hens and as an adult, will be larger than the hens usually as well.

 

[HBChicken]

Thank you very much. Would you mind answering one more question? When they are full grown and totally outside will I get the red eyes if I hold them? I want the eggs, but I more want them as pets. This is our first try at real chickens. So far I have only decorated the whole house with fake ones. I love chickens!

 

[TLWR]

I'm allergic to birds... inside.

My chickens and ducks outside, not a problem. But I'm also not snuggling up with them either. My chicken will hang with me, but she won't sit with you for long. I have no issues with cleaning their coop or anything adult bird related.