New chick chick parent

[RoosterWhisperer]

Thank you. I have had fake eggs in there since they were 16 weeks old. Any suggestions welcomed. Pandemic chicks are the best. They bring me joy and sitting with them makes me feel better.

Me too!
Chickens are really special and way smarter than we give them credit for.

 

[chickchickmom]

Me too!
Chickens are really special and way smarter than we give them credit for.

I’m amazed at how smart they are. I tell mine they are the smartest, cutest, winning personalities, they always listen and put up with my singing, friendliest, you get the picture. They have music 24 hours a day. I need to have happy chicks. Ate my first eggs this morning. So fresh & yellow.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

Awesome!
If you need any chicken advice, please let me know!

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

I'm am a rooster fanatic, so roosters are my specialty!

 

[Meg-in-MT]

I feel like I’m asking a dumb question, but why do I need to be concerned. I’m trying hard to keep my babies safe.

Chickens can get flying around - scared, excitable etc. and possibly get cut on that edge. Even a person could accidently get too close to it, wouldn't take much to get cut. One thing I've done to cover a sharp edge like that is cut a piece of rubber hose the long way so that the metal fits between the cut. It acts as a sort of bumper.

Don't ever worry about asking "dumb" questions here! We're all still learning

 

[chickchickmom]

Chickens can't get flying around - scared, excitable etc. and possibly get cut on that edge. Even a person could accidently get too close to it, wouldn't take much to get cut. One thing I've done to cover a sharp edge like that is cut a piece of rubber hose the long way so that the metal fits between the cut. It acts as a sort of bumper.

Don't ever worry about asking "dumb" questions here! We're all still learning

Thank you. That’s a great idea!

 

[Pork Pie]

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Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

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Best of cluck with your flock!

 

[drumstick diva]

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