Raising Chickens: Baby Chicks to ½ Grown

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In summary, this conversation is about chickens and their progress. The thread starter posted a picture of baby chicks and other members shared pictures and stories of their own chickens. They discussed the different breeds and behaviors of chickens and even the reasons why non-fertilized eggs are still laid. Some members also shared funny stories about their experiences with chickens. The conversation ends with a compliment on the poster's brood of chickens.
  • #106


lisab said:
Aaawwww...is she a sweet hen? Most of the ones I had were kind of stand-off-ish, but once in a while there would be one would was very affectionate. Usually that meant pecking at my shoe but that's how they show love :!).

Chickens are great!
Roger loves to be petted. When I enter the coup, she flies up to the nesting boxes and gets her body right next to me in order to cuddle up. I have to hug her and stroke her feathers. When I told my neighbor about how affectionate she was he didn't believe it until I showed him. He shook his head in amazement while he was petting her.
 
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  • #107


dlgoff said:
Roger loves to be petted. When I enter the coup, she flies up to the nesting boxes and gets her body right next to me in order to cuddle up. I have to hug her and stroke her feathers. When I told my neighbor about how affectionate she was he didn't believe it until I showed him. He shook his head in amazement while he was petting her.
A couple of Roger pictures.

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  • #108
Oh Oh, now I am remembering last summer when I chicken sat with my neighbors hens. That was a long two weeks. (post 81)
 
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  • #109
ROGER!

What a special chicken!
 
  • #110
Rogers Boyfriend

Roger isn't as friendly now that she's got a boyfriend.

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  • #111
I decided to see if Big Boy the rooster is doing his job. So I've temporally turned my daughter's old room into a chicken lab.

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  • #112
Whoah! Hi tech chicken hatchery!
 
  • #113
Well, I modified the cheap still-air model but did buy an egg "turner". I would have made the whole thing but I used my last old temp controller. This thing uses a UAA2016 Zero Voltage Switch Power Controller and after adding an old computer 12vdc fan (powered by a 7.5vdc wall wart) to provide a little resistance, it's very stable at 37.5°C. I didn't want to disturb the temperature by opening box and adding water, so I added an external pump and supply also.
 
  • #114
Yesterday, I read what I assumed was going to be a very funny story, about an exploding man and his chickens.

It ended up, being very sad.

Don, If the "Officials" ever come for you and your chickens, give me a call. I know people who own guns. :grumpy:

ps. I live in the urban chicken capital of America, in case your chickens are afraid of guns.
pps. I have 4 spare boats full of rain water and cat poop, but no spare rooms. Buy a motorhome if you plan on visiting, and living comfortably.

sincerely,

Om
 
  • #115
OmCheeto said:
Yesterday, I read what I assumed was going to be a very funny story, about an exploding man and his chickens.

It ended up, being very sad.

Don, If the "Officials" ever come for you and your chickens, give me a call. I know people who own guns. :grumpy:

ps. I live in the urban chicken capital of America, in case your chickens are afraid of guns.
pps. I have 4 spare boats full of rain water and cat poop, but no spare rooms. Buy a motorhome if you plan on visiting, and living comfortably.

sincerely,

Om
Okay. I'm finally over my worry. kinda.

Roger! WTF!

The big one is from yesterday and the little one she squeaked out today.

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  • #116
Whoa! Go roger!

Hope she's not sore.
 
  • #117
Holy moly! I've never seen such a difference in egg size.

Don, how do you know which egg comes from which chicken? Is Roger your only brown-egg layer?
 
  • #118
I have two hens (and big-boy the rooster). Rogers eggs are darker than the other hen's, as those are sometimes almost white. As for knowing which one laid the little one; roger was just getting off the nest when I when into their coop this afternoon. I suppose she could have been setting on the other hens "squeaker".
 
  • #119
You sure you don't have a prankster in the neighborhood? That is more like the size of an emu egg, not a chicken! And it doesn't appear to have any rings on it to show that it was difficult for her to lay.

Look into records and get that thing weighed!

You should take bets on how many yolks it contains. :)
 
  • #121
dlgoff said:
I decided to see if Big Boy the rooster is doing his job. So I've temporally turned my daughter's old room into a chicken lab.
Update:

I set 19 eggs in the incubator on Feb 14.

Candled Feb 21 and all looked viable (for these dark eggs you need to wait longer).

I did the second candle two days early Feb 26) due to a developing smell.
Removed 3 undeveloped eggs and 1 with dead embryo (crack in shell hence the smell)

Today March 6: so far 5 of remaining 15 show beginning breakout (one since starting this post).
 
  • #122
rootX said:
I came here looking for why the chickens cross the road :blushing:.

To show armadillos it CAN be done..
 
  • #123
dlgoff said:
Today March 6: so far 5 of remaining 15 show beginning breakout (one since starting this post).
Awww.
 
  • #124
Ms Music said:
You sure you don't have a prankster in the neighborhood? That is more like the size of an emu egg, not a chicken! And it doesn't appear to have any rings on it to show that it was difficult for her to lay.

Look into records and get that thing weighed!

You should take bets on how many yolks it contains. :)
Heck. That's a normal one yolk egg for Roger. She laid one that measured >18cm around the major axis.
 
  • #125
Rogers first born

Rogers First Born

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  • #126
OMG, she/he looks so silky! Roger is a mother, does that make me a grandmother?
 
  • #127
Evo said:
OMG, she/he looks so silky! Roger is a mother, does that make me a grandmother?
Congratulations grandmother Roger. Now you have 3 more grandchicks.
 
  • #128
Congrats! How are they doing?
 
  • #129
lisab said:
Congrats! How are they doing?
So far so good. There are 3 more breaking out right now. :)
 
  • #130
dlgoff said:
Congratulations grandmother Roger. Now you have 3 more grandchicks.
:!)
 
  • #131
How much fun! New borns are so cute!

So is the giganto egg in the incubator?
 
  • #132
Ms Music said:
So is the giganto egg in the incubator?

Nope. It's in my belly. :biggrin:
 
  • #133
Looks like 8 is the final number. Here they are resting.

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  • #134
Awww, look at the little silky balls of fluff! Will Roger accept them and train them?
 
  • #135
Evo said:
Will Roger accept them and train them?
I doubt it with the rooster around. I'll wait until they are big enough to fend for themselves before integrating.
 
  • #136
dlgoff said:
I doubt it with the rooster around. I'll wait until they are big enough to fend for themselves before integrating.
So, you are officially the mother hen. :biggrin:
 
  • #137
Evo said:
So, you are officially the mother hen. :biggrin:

I am. :approve: Just last night I showed them where the water was be getting a drop on my finger and touching their (the two oldest) bills. Then they all came running up to see my finger going into the water dish. This morning; dish 1/2 full. Oh. And I know chicken talk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_6Ipe4RsUQ
 
  • #138
Just make sure they don't peck you to death. Baby chicks can be brutal.
 
  • #139
Jimmy Snyder said:
Just make sure they don't peck you to death. Baby chicks can be brutal.
For sure. Especially when they grow up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDN0jJB_KP4
 
  • #140
I couldn't resist buying these little guys last week. Cuter than chickens.


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<h2>1. What is the best way to care for baby chicks?</h2><p>The best way to care for baby chicks is to provide them with a warm and clean environment, proper nutrition, and access to fresh water. It is important to keep their brooder temperature between 90-95°F for the first week and decrease it by 5°F each week until they are fully feathered.</p><h2>2. How often should I feed my baby chicks?</h2><p>Baby chicks should be fed a high-quality chick starter feed 3-4 times a day. Make sure to provide enough feed for all the chicks to eat, but avoid overfeeding as it can lead to health problems.</p><h2>3. When can I move my chicks to a coop?</h2><p>Chicks can be moved to a coop once they are fully feathered, usually around 6-8 weeks of age. Make sure the coop is clean, secure, and has enough space for the chicks to roost and move around.</p><h2>4. How do I prevent my chicks from getting sick?</h2><p>To prevent sickness in chicks, make sure to keep their environment clean and dry. Provide them with clean water and feed, and avoid overcrowding. It is also important to practice good biosecurity measures, such as washing your hands before and after handling the chicks.</p><h2>5. Can I keep baby chicks with adult chickens?</h2><p>No, it is not recommended to keep baby chicks with adult chickens. Adult chickens can harm or even kill the chicks, and they may also pass on diseases to the vulnerable chicks. It is best to keep them separated until the chicks are fully grown.</p>

1. What is the best way to care for baby chicks?

The best way to care for baby chicks is to provide them with a warm and clean environment, proper nutrition, and access to fresh water. It is important to keep their brooder temperature between 90-95°F for the first week and decrease it by 5°F each week until they are fully feathered.

2. How often should I feed my baby chicks?

Baby chicks should be fed a high-quality chick starter feed 3-4 times a day. Make sure to provide enough feed for all the chicks to eat, but avoid overfeeding as it can lead to health problems.

3. When can I move my chicks to a coop?

Chicks can be moved to a coop once they are fully feathered, usually around 6-8 weeks of age. Make sure the coop is clean, secure, and has enough space for the chicks to roost and move around.

4. How do I prevent my chicks from getting sick?

To prevent sickness in chicks, make sure to keep their environment clean and dry. Provide them with clean water and feed, and avoid overcrowding. It is also important to practice good biosecurity measures, such as washing your hands before and after handling the chicks.

5. Can I keep baby chicks with adult chickens?

No, it is not recommended to keep baby chicks with adult chickens. Adult chickens can harm or even kill the chicks, and they may also pass on diseases to the vulnerable chicks. It is best to keep them separated until the chicks are fully grown.

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