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In my latest adventure with Zoey, the delightful chick I found in Hawaii, things have taken a turn for the better! Initially, caring for her at just one day old was a cluck-tastic challenge without the right setup. Fast forward to now—Zoey is a sprightly 9 or 10 days old and definitely a girl (I’ve done my research, and yes, I checked her butt!). She’s healthy, happy, and thinks I’m her momma hen! While I’ve got a cozy setup for her, I feel she needs some feathered friends to avoid feeling lonely. I’m considering getting another chick since my housemate despises roosters. Any advice from fellow chicken lovers would be egg-citing! Let’s keep the clucking community thriving! 🐔💕
 | My last post https://www.reddit.com/r/chickens/s/B2Wf5RzWrs I live in Hawaii where’s there’s wild chickens and I found this gem Zoey ♥️ It was exhausting trying to care for her at first when she was 1 day old and I didn’t have the right equipment. Things are easier now! Zoey is 9 or 10 days old now. She is definitely a girl. I feel like she needs chicken friends, but she’s healthy, happy, and she loves me. I’ve done a lot of research but it’s my first time owning my own chicken any advice is appreciated😁 I have a set up for her, but she doesn’t like to be alone because she needs a chick friend. I want to get another chick. He said he will build a coop in the backyard & he wants eggs. She thinks I’m her mom. I’m a momma hen lol. I know it’s a girl for a fact I’ve studied and checked her butt. (My housemate hates roosters I had to make sure) i’m raising her the best way I know how given that I found her unexpectedly when she was about one day old. She eats a lot, drinks a lot of water, and poops A LOT lol [link] [comments] |
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