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All was fine in the coop yesterday. Broody hen #2 o_O:barnie when I wentt into the coop I noticer she was standing, facing her eggs, I...

My chickens love cat food....cats have to fight for it 🤣 Momma & 3 chicks good....last hatched much stronger today, as expected. She...

:lol: My first thought's after seeing that pic. What the?? not chicken feed that I've ever seen.... oh dog food??? no and why's the...

They look good!

last was grey...only 12-18 hrs but staying with others. Be ok in another day. Will move all tomorrow, after she's aware there's 3 and...

the hens want what they want :he I read in order it make walking easier for the one chick remove nesting and use a towel -- boy did hen...

I read that is the flock sinces a sickly hen or chick they will try to kill it to protect the flock from diseases [even though they dont...

I have used my dog kennels and I did, I went out to the storage container and got the small one [ I have all 3 sizes] this was 4pm...

Which is why I use big dog kennels. Close for safety. This damned hen is on my porch. Couldn't move ... Will next week, to the barn...

your not kidding--- this is work, I have been having to fight the flock off, For some reason they all wanted to get in the brooding...

So, hen and 2 chicks huddled and off nest. Checked 2 eggs...one liquid and I tossed, other chirping and pipping. I picked up hen, took...

I bought some hobbles off Amazon that I keep on hand now. Basically tiny hair elastics with a leg separator. More elegant version of...

yes, that is what the article said and what I have read over the years

This is a good read https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/raising-chicks-with-mother-hen/

2chicks...2 eggs...mom on nest. 🥰🤔