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We can’t have roosters. Though we have a hen that crows, go figure

He is an absolute sweetheart. Sad I can’t keep him 😞

They are barred rocks. Does this help?

OK, I’ll have to plan for something like this. One of those pictures the sun is shining from behind the chick so it looks a little redder than it is. is that the only thing that might be questionable is that it’s very red? I’ll try to take a picture when I go back downstairs to the brooder...

Chick in question…

We have two separate brooders right now. One brooder has a hen and two chicks. The other brooder has five chicks. I suspect one of the chicks with the hen might be a rooster, and will inevitably need to leave our home. I am not able to put the hen and chicks outside yet. All of the chicks are...

Is this the boy?

These are two Barred Rocks that are just over 2 weeks old. One seems to be developing more of a comb than the other. I thought these were a sex link breed? Tried to get pictures. First is the one in question but I’m adding the second too. They are both the SWEETEST!

Everyone is doing well. They are all turning out to be so friendly 🤗 it’s also amazing to watch my hen mother the two she is in charge of 💜 they all jump into my hand and I’m hoping they’ll be lap chickens 😂

Here she is

Yes, one. I’m not sure what it is. It’s either another lav orp or a blue australorp.

I got them Monday! So far so good. Sadly they had to sub my red orp out bc they didn’t have any… I’m not going to lie, my experience hasn’t been 100% satisfying. I will say the chicks are all happy and healthy. And in the end that’s really what matters and they shipped very promptly. I’m sure...

Pickles’ crop seems quite small every time I check it. She pecks a lot but offers it to her chicks. We only have chick feed in the brooder with her and the chicks. I was wondering if it’s ok to give her some scrambled eggs or something? Though I think she’d give them to the chicks. It’s been so...

Is it normal for a mama hen not to get up? She is doing a great job mothering but I notice she won’t leave her position.

Well, they’ve all gone to their new homes. We kept 2 🤫 New babies arrive Monday 🤗

Is this true for all ages? I have a sand run for our hens and thought that provided grit… they also don’t free range but they have a run that’s mostly dirt with some patches of grass.

But it’s ok for them to eat whatever is on the ground in the grass/dirt right? I don’t have grit specifically but the run is dirt.

Look at these cuties. How long do baby chicks stay under their mama? My hen has not gotten up to walk around since I gave them to her. They have come out here and there but are mostly snuggles in and under sleeping. The other crew (in a separate area) with the heat lamp seem more active. Should...

Can they eat treats like meal worms yet if they are outside w her for a little bit?

And lastly, is it likely that she would accept new chicks Mon as well as long as they’re brand new?