=) New beginning for my chick.

[ElizaBelky]

Hi! I'm new, from Alabama. My Aunt Melanie just bought me a baby chicken today. The poor thing was being picked on by some ducklings.

So we brought her home. I think it's a her???? Does anyone know how to tell when they are babies?

 

[rebeccakeesee]

When their just hatched you can feather count some breeds. Or vent sex. But chances are its to late for that and you will have to wait till it grows.

 

[PoultryGirly]

Can you post a picture of the chick? What breed of duck was bullying her?

 

[The Red Rooster]

 

[Kevin565]

 

[kidcody]

from washington state glad you joined us!

 

[ElizaBelky]

She is sooo adorable. I'm not sure what breed, but I believe she/he is an Orpington.
Thanks for the welcomes.

ChickenPerson: I don't know what type of ducklings but they were but they were yellow if that helps at all.

 

[weimarmama]

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from a neighbor in Coffee County. Glad you joined us. Congrats on your chick and good luck

Now you just need a few more

Have you checked out the Alabama thread, yet: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/29002/alabama

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

chickens are very social animals and usually do much better in small groups. it would probably be better for the chick if you got it at least 1 buddy ASAP. Good luck!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio, So glad you joined.