Any luck finding the missing chick?
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Any luck finding the missing chick?
Looks like a Pekin and Mallard adolescent. But I'm not familiar with the varieties of ducks out there. Just what I have.
You're just looking to get them to a new home?
It sounds like it went well! I've been lazy about quarantining lately as well. Personally, I've never had an issue putting chicks together as long as they're within a reasonable amount of age from one another. I stuck mine with the older girls right away and I think having so many chicks running around was too much for them to really care. I had two hens sleep with them for a few days in the corner....I thought that was weird. My little ones are just getting brave enough to adventure out of the coop to the yard. It's fun watching them catch little flies and bugs! The little things....
Call me mean, but I wouldn't hesitate to put 5 week old chicks in the coop without a light as long as the weather stays as is. They should be well feathered by that point and will huddle together for warmth. I actually pulled the lamp off of my 3 week olds this morning because I expect the temp to be more than enough in the garage today. But that's inside....where your little Barred Rock is outside......
darn, I was hoping the chick would turn up right away.
Hey, those 6 chicks that are about 4 weeks old - the rooster doesn't want them roosting.
I've seen him ignore them during the day - they run freely in the run with the whole flock, but at night he attacks the three that roost up with the grown ups. He will leave his place on the roost and walk over to the chicks and peck at them. Their mama is done with them so doesnt defend them, and he pecks at her and makes her move too.
Whats up with this? Do I ignore it? Leaning towards letting them work it out but not sure if he will be like a tom cat who will sometimes kill the litter.
Sorry, don't know!Anyone feed fermented feed? Lately I have been getting a little yeast smell and wondering why.
that is sweet of you to offer! She's a buff orp, so on the big end of things. I'm going to try cutting one out tonight out of scrap clothing - I know I have seen patterns around before.@lalaland , I don't exactly live close, but I have a saddle you can have/use/whatever if you think it'll work. It's bantam sized. Let me know if you want pictures and I can measure it for you. I don't have roosters anymore. Since I have zero sewing skills, I bought it off of ebay a year or so ago.