I have a broody hen with five week old chicks. Due to coop features, I separated the hen and chicks once they hatched. They have had their own coop and run area. Mom wanted out today, so we let her out and kept the chicks in the “nursery”. She hasn’t integrated back in with the flock yet and I...
I have three week old chicks with a brooder hen. They are in a separate coop with their own small yard which is grassed. Can I put out both chick grit and adult grit for the hen? I’m afraid the chicks will try the adult grit and it will be too big for them.
Hi, I have a 4 week old chick and just noticed that her outside toe on her right foot is bending to the side and back. She can walk ok and she gets up onto the perches, however, she’s a bit tipsy as she can’t curl that toe around the perch. Is there something I should do for her? I’m new to...