How to set up a safe space for your new chicks and older silkies
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My chickens are officially six weeks old. They’re getting so big! I ran out of feed for them and ordered a bag from my local feed store, planning to go pick it up. It ended up taking a little longer than I expected, and I completely ran out. So, I had Amazon overnight a…
Signs Your 5-Week-Old Silkie Chick Is Happy and Healthy
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5-week-old Silkie chick health signs: Thelma, Louise, and Gracie are all doing well. My Silkie chicks are now five weeks old. They run around and play like rambunctious kids and are eating a lot at the 5-week-old, point. It’s obvious by how much energy they have that they are healthy and happy. I’m so…
Easy Ways to Thank Teachers for Appreciation Week
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Hi everyone! I was really curious if you have kids in school, what do you do for Teacher Appreciation Week? There are many easy ways to thank teachers. It seems to vary a lot from person to person, so I wanted to hear different ideas. Personally, I feel it’s really important to let teachers…
Why socializing your Silkie chicks at 4 weeks matters
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My three little balls of fluff are getting bigger, and I am starting to think they need an even bigger space to be. Haven’t decided on coop plans yet. I have looked at many different plans and know that I want the coop and run all together and completely enclosed; however, I am not…
New Chicken Mama Journey
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Silkie Chicks – Three Weeks Old My cute little baby chicks are now three weeks old. I’ve moved them to bigger accommodations, and through some trial and error, I’ve managed to get them pretty happy with their new digs. I noticed they were getting close to being able to hop out of their old…
Why I Got Baby Chicks: My Big Adventure
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Hi everyone! I’ve seen many of my neighbors become backyard chicken owners, and I had been thinking about it for quite a while. The more I read, the more I wanted a couple of chickens of my own. Well, today I jumped in with both feet. I ordered two baby chicks from a local…
DIY Chick Brooder It’s Easier Than You Think
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Hi everyone! I’ve seen many of my neighbors become backyard chicken owners, and I had been thinking about it for quite a while. The more I read, the more I wanted a couple of chickens of my own. Well, today I jumped in with both feet—I ordered two baby chicks from a local hatchery…
What’s Your Best Side Hustle in 2025
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As we all know, the economy is incredibly uncertain right now. A lot of people I know have a side hustle to make extra money as a safety net. That got me thinking—what does everyone else do for a side hustle? Is it actually lucrative? How much time do you spend on it? Finding…
