Raising My First Batch of Bantam Chicks!

[Senorahoney]

There hasn’t been any pecking or blood ,lots of dog piling though…it’s kinda cute…the fussy one is a whitecrested polish bantam…I’m gonna name her Phyllis…maybe you’re too young g to know Phyllis Diller the comedian…

 

[Senorahoney]

here is a pic of Phyllis Diller

 

[Senorahoney]

I say there are never too few (or too many LOL) chickens to be called a flock!


I think this is completely normal behavior for a chick because mine did this too! So this probably doesn’t have to do with the “adding more chicks” scenario. They like testing put their wings (even super young!). I mean, sure it’s possible she’s a little extra stressed and wants some more space, but she should settle and be okay eventually. I would definitely try to move them to a bigger brooder if you can, though! This may help them integrate better.


How have they been acting now? Unless there’s harsh pecking or blood, they should be fine together.


I would just double-check for no other problems this chick could be experiencing (I’m sure you probably already know about these @Senorahoney but I’ll list them in case): pasty butt, no food or water, hurt or bleeding, or too cramped.



Anyway, hope this helps! These are just suggestions! I’m no expert!

Thank you soooo much…I’m open to all suggestions…and yours are very good ones…

 

[Senorahoney]

First off, can you share some pictures? Also, how large is the age gap between the standards and the bantams?

Also also! Are particular breeds doing the screaming? My Millie Fleur D’Uccle chicks were/can be (now 3 1/2 weeks old) very loud and complain-y! This is my first time having this breed though, soooo.

Any ideas @MillietheHen @MilliFlock2 @MillersFarm ?

The hen in question is a week old white crested polish bantam…the 4 others I got today are standard size…the bantam girls needed buddies…theirs passed while in the mail…

 

[Senorahoney]

The hen in question is a week old white crested polish bantam…the 4 others I got today are standard size…the bantam girls needed buddies…theirs passed while in the mail…

She looks like she has a yellow Afro

 

[pecky33]

She looks like she has a yellow Afro

Awww so cute! Hmmm, ive never had a Polish. Always wanted one, though.

I don’t know these people but maybe they can help?!
@Polish and Silkies
@Polish rooster
@Polishchickens1234
@PolishLover123

 

[Senorahoney]

Gorgeous!!!!! I’ve always wanted a Polish!!!

She’s gonna be little bitty one…Justin my black Silkie rooster will have a harem
A polish,a Mille fleur, a mottled Cochin and an Easter egger frizzle( she’ll give Phyllis a run for the money )

 

[Senorahoney]

Awww so cute! Hmmm, ive never had a Polish. Always wanted one, though.

I don’t know these people but maybe they can help?!
@Polish and Silkies
@Polish rooster
@Polishchickens1234
@PolishLover123

I’ll check it out…but now back to house cleaning…need to make room for that tent coop…

 

[pecky33]

She’s gonna be little bitty one…Justin my black Silkie rooster will have a harem
A polish,a Mille fleur, a mottled Cochin and an Easter egger frizzle( she’ll give Phyllis a run for the money )

What’s a harem?

Who’s Phyllis?

Sounds like you have quite the bunch!

 

[pecky33]

I’ll check it out…but now back to house cleaning…need to make room for that tent coop…

Now, I have never kept chickens in the house myself before, but everyone I’ve heard from say chicks are VERY dusty! I can’t really tell because my chicks are in the barn which is already very dusty. But they do LOVE their chick tent! (And there is a bit of dust on the tent but we’re throwing it away after this!) It gives them more room to run around and I have a crate and some other stuff in there for them to fly onto!