•1 min read•from chickens
New to chickens
Our take
Welcome to the cluck-tastic world of chickens! It’s egg-citing that you’ve just welcomed some fluffy chicks into your life. As you embark on this feathered adventure, there are a few key do’s and don’ts that can help you navigate the delightful chaos of chick-keeping. Start by creating a cozy and safe space for your new friends—think warmth, ventilation, and plenty of food. Remember, gentle handling will help build trust, so avoid any fowl play when interacting with them. Keep an eye out for signs of distress and familiarize yourself with basic chicken care to ensure their health and happiness. Embrace the quirks of these charming creatures, and soon enough, you’ll be a proud chicken enthusiast! Happy chickening out!
| | Hi, we just got some chicks and I was wondering if there's any suggestions for what I should (and should not) do. This can be related to simple interactions to medical attention, anything will be appreciated! [link] [comments] |
![[link]](https://i.redd.it/ijzrnxvutnrg1.jpeg){kind=link}
Read on the original site
Open the publisher's page for the full experience
Related Articles
- first time chicken owner! is my chicks vent okay?We just got our chicks yesterday. I've been keeping a close eye on this one because a lot of the other plymouth rocks in the brooder at the store had pasty butt. So far no pasty butt, but I unnoticed today her vent was more noticeable than yesterday. None of the other chicks look like this. At the moment it's not red, but i just want to make sure she's okay!! I'm learning I'm a very anxious chicken keeper - very new to this. Anything I should watch for or do to prevent any issues? submitted by /u/chasin-butterflys [link] [comments]
- Preparing to welcome chicks!Hello everyone, I’ve had a flock of chickens for four years now, and it’s been growing every year. I currently have ten hens and, for the first time... a rooster! Last year, we tried placing fertilized eggs under a broody hen, but when we got home on the first evening, we found the three little chicks dead. They appeared to have been attacked. I'm sorry if this is a beginner question, but is this normal? Should the broody hen be isolated? Are there specific precautions we should take? We would love to welcome our first chicks this year and would greatly appreciate your advice! submitted by /u/VincentHs29 [link] [comments]
- New chicken can't stand up, but is eating and drinking.Hi guys, I got a new hen for my serama rooster, one of our family members also keeps bantams and agreed to let us buy one of their hens. she seemed fine when we first saw her on the video call, and the first time I touched her a hot noon, which is also the day I bought her,she could stand. I then played with my cousins, because we were set to go home at night , yes I'm a child. so they kept her first in a bamboo chciken cage, then she was there for a few hours. It was very hot out so I'm thinking maybe she had a heat stroke? I didn't think she would be affected because the area at that time was a bit shaded.I know, I was wrong for this. Thank you for your insights, in advance I'm a new chciken keeper so any help would be appreciated, thank you!!! submitted by /u/FreshMeet7529 [link] [comments]
- First chicks!Hello chicken veterans! (Photo taken right before bedding change, also their first time trying cucumber scraps! They loved them🫶) I raised chicks as a kid with my family, but stopped after the flock was brutalized by a family of raccoons (R.I.P. Red, you were my favorite). Now, I'm raising my own chicks! I got 6 to start: 4 Plymouth Rock and 2 Orpington. I bought them at my local Tractor Supply, and currently have these lovely ladies in a 4x4 indoor enclosure with a heat lamp mounted 3' up in their own room! When I bought them 4 weeks ago, I noticed some had wing feathers and tail feathers sooner than others. Now that they're nearly completely feathered, it's hard to tell how old they are especially since I couldn't possibly tell you when they were hatched. That being said, I'm not sure how to judge the temperature they'd be most comfortable at until their new coop is built. We had a cold front and with them being in a rather drafty room, I set up a small oscillating heater... but now I'm rethinking based on some of the temperatures you guys are putting the chickens out at. I'm hoping a more experienced chicken person can tell me how old you think these girls are and some guidance on indoor brooding > outdoor coop and run transition–especially for predators and safety. Do you allow them to free roam, and if so, how much area do they roam? Thanks in advance!! submitted by /u/unconscious-living [link] [comments]