Recent content by jmeeter88

I just noticed that my hens laid their first eggs, but I'm not sure of an exact date or timeframe - how long can eggs go unrefrigerated?

Just the other day I got them to eat from my hand!!

How many of you put out a feeder and how many of you spread the feed in the grass, allowing the chickens to eat it off the ground...? I currently use a feeder but I am tempted to start dropping a handful or two on the ground in the morning, then in the afternoon, and evening.

My 3.5 week old chicks have been in the coop for about 5 nights now... They go in and out of the coop as they please. We are getting some decent rain right now, and I noticed the chicks are just frolicking in it. Is this ok for them or should I force them to go in the coop?

Quote: That is exactly what I did... I live in Central NY.

Well, I wanted to give my chicks some treats earlier so I scrambled some eggs and fed them to the birds - they loved it. I didn't stop to consider removing the yellow part... What did I do?! Are they going to get sick??

I am going to add a little window with a screen in it.

I also want to add, the wires hanging carelessly are not permanent. These are just temporary until I finish things the right way.

So I was sitting in the coop watching my chicks as I usually do. One of the BO's starting raising her head high in the air and opening her mouth wide. Almost like she was trying to crow, or worse, gasping for air? It was very bizarre, but she was otherwise acting normal. Anyone ever seen this...

Well, this is the chicken coop. The boards are holding the doors shut because I have yet to install proper latches. The hole in the foreground is where I will put a post and cement for a fence. Side view The chicks are very happy in their new home. They are definitely growing up quick...

Quote: I agree, this should be used as picture of the week. How do I submit it for Picture of the Week?

Okay, the heat lamp makes sense. I didn't have one until the temp dropped in the last couple days. I just installed one earlier and they started basking under it immediately.

I was sitting in the coop watching the chicks play around in their new environment. Well, she gets an 'A' for effort...

My chicks have started laying funny - on their sides with their wings stretched out. What does this mean? I tried to take some pics:

How old were your chicks when you put them outside? And what was the average temps?