Recent content by Elissa

Yes, mine liked the new leaves on our tomato plants...

I am not convinced that any of my 5 girls did not eat 2 push-pins, I never did find them. :/ AND, a few of my girls like to peck at and eat the latex paint off my gate and walls...

OMG, I got my toenails painted red, and they went crazy pecking at my toes! LOL

What do you feed after 8 weeks, but before laying? Mine are almost 8 weeks and I have been feeding medicated chick crumble. I'm wondering what to get next...

I call mine "the girls" or "my girls" too, but I have two sons and a husband, and I have been the only girl around until now, so this is the first time the boys are outnumbered!! Well, my girls are only 4 weeks old, so let's hope they are all girls!!

O...M...G!!!!

This thread is great! My first chickens ever are about 4 weeks old. I greet them every morning saying "Good morning girls!" in a high-pitched tone... I always tell them what pretty feathers they are growing, and how big and pretty they are getting. When I let them come out of their brooder to...

They should definitely go in the coop at night. At three weeks old, they should have an area that's about 80 degrees. Keep the light on and put them in until they are fully feathered. If they are outside when you go out there, they may not be feeling the warmth of the coop, and so, don't go...

I gave my chicks all classic Hollywood star names... but their coloring and personality played a part too. I have Norma Jeane, Ginger, and Lucy (Rhode Island Reds), Jane and Audrey (Barred Plymouth Rocks). I like themed names. (BTW, I am a HUGE Marilyn Monroe fan, so I would have a Marilyn...

There is a paper-based shred bedding available, it's a lot more expensive than pine, but widely available... I used it when we had hamsters. It's very absorbent, and hypoallergenic, but like I said, about twice as much as the pine, where I have purchased it at Target.

What breeds do you have? I also have new chicks and I am a chicken newbie, but I have been doing a LOT of research on the subject. I am very anxious to be sure as well.

Thank you!!

I wanted to see a list to A.) see if a new username idea was taken, and B.) get new username ideas (I was a dork and just used my first name, how boring!)... oh well...