We have 8 chicks, 3 of them are almost 5 weeks and the rest are 3 weeks today. Breeds and observations below. We handle them at least 2 times a day but go up to them frequently to check in. Thoughts?
Whit leghorn: brooder greeter, easy to handle, but pecks and me and my kids somewhat...
I integrated our two brooders a week ago, we have 3 that are 3 weeks old & 5 that are 1 week old. They seemed to gel together pretty quick with only one of the older gals picking on the littles from time to time. But today the big girls have had their feathers ruffled almost all day and are...
Trying back on this again. This is supposed to be a 3 week old pullet, white leghorn. I'll share, she's very pecky to everyone, doesn't seem like one of the girls, but she is the first one to greet me always, and will also not stay in the brooder anytime I lift the top. Please note the picture...
White leghorn chick or Cornish x? She is supposed to be a white leghorn but is bigger/taller than the other two chicks purchased same day. Shes also very calm and keeps to herself. Any ideas are appreciated! I'm also nervous she's a he.