tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post7004230346600619663..comments2024-02-27T15:19:59.496-08:00Comments on Backyard Farming: Spring ChicksMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169799115572882024noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-43834163525772311872008-04-02T16:22:00.000-07:002008-04-02T16:22:00.000-07:00What sweet babies!! I just got 6 Araucana chicks ...What sweet babies!! I just got 6 Araucana chicks and am picking up 8 more tomorrow (Those will be Buff Orps and Golden Comets). I love watching them, they are so funny!Ginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054469216698857538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-20783883978321163472008-03-31T12:19:00.000-07:002008-03-31T12:19:00.000-07:00It IS very difficult to determine the sex of hens,...It IS very difficult to determine the sex of hens, 'sexed' chicks are a little more expensive than 'straight run chicks' (meaning unsexed). I purchase my chicks at the local feed store IFA (Intermountain Farmers Association) and they have them separated. <BR/><BR/>Most hatcheries do not sex the chicks for you, so if you want some hens, I would suggest making some phone calls to see if you can find a local store that sells chicks.<BR/><BR/>Good luck, keep us updated on your adventure!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923385601755527594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-90554878700612872172008-03-30T22:01:00.000-07:002008-03-30T22:01:00.000-07:00i was told that it is very hard to determine the s...i was told that it is very hard to determine the sex of the chicks until they are more mature. we would really like 3 hens, but not so much a rooster - is this rumour true? also, where did you purchase yours?Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066743699985166783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-55158454010055424472008-03-27T20:50:00.000-07:002008-03-27T20:50:00.000-07:00that makes me want chicks soooo bad. i just haven...that makes me want chicks soooo bad. i just haven't taken the plunge? i don't know if i could pull it off here??Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994629131573825710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-347382359124482362008-03-20T16:07:00.000-07:002008-03-20T16:07:00.000-07:00Brandi, I have heard of the problem, but my chicks...Brandi, I have heard of the problem, but my chicks have never done this. When I first brought them home, I saw them pecking at the shavings and I pushed them over to their food. <BR/><BR/>I believe you have 5 chicks in your rabbit cage, it is recommended that when they are around 4 weeks old that they each have at least 3/4 sq. feet per bird. So if you don't have that, you could separate 2 in one area 3 in another. Beware, when you put them all back together they will re-establish pecking order. I will be keeping my chicks in the garage until they are 6 weeks old, just because we might get some cold nights.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923385601755527594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-81226861245461883082008-03-20T13:29:00.000-07:002008-03-20T13:29:00.000-07:00MarisaI'm not sure if your chicks have had this pr...Marisa<BR/>I'm not sure if your chicks have had this problem, but mine were eating the shavings and getting sick. (Pasted up is what the books call it) One book suggested changing to 4" strips of newspaper for their bedding instead. Since I changed I haven't had a problem. <BR/><BR/>Just one thing I've learned along my chicken raising journey.<BR/><BR/>I also wanted to get your opinion on how long you keep them in the rabbit cage. I think mine are getting restless!Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01422211187077929092noreply@blogger.com