My chicks are 1 week old today. Last night I caught them sleeping around my WYZE cam which I have in the brooder. It doesnt get very warm ( I can hold it in my hand without it burning me), but they all pile on top of it or around it. I took this, of course, as a sign to raise the brooder which...
Brand new to chickens here. I cleaned my 4 day old baby chicks' butts and put a small dab of vaseline on their vent as prevention as recommended by others. But now everyone is really "digging" at their vents and seem uncomfortable :( Should I wash it off of them? I dont want them to be miserable...
I found a local who is building us a Chicken Coop. I have never owned chickens but have been nerding out on everything I can get my hands on. The coop will be started in about 2 weeks and so I have time to request a change if its needed. I will post pictures below. The breed I have chosen are...