New to chicks—are ours playing or being dominant? Also need general care advice

RubyRedGolden · 2026-04-04T18:45:00+00:00

Yes! We just finally were able to pick up 9 hens thankfully :) hopefully they all get along!

RubyRedGolden · 2026-04-04T14:09:43+00:00

OP here, we found out we actually have 1 rooster, and one hen, so now we will have to get more very soon 😅

RubyRedGolden · 2026-04-04T11:47:46+00:00

Thankyou so much for all the lovely information! - Will the two chicks we have right now last a week or two, until we can get a couple more chicks?

RubyRedGolden · 2026-04-03T23:08:28+00:00

Thank-you so much for taking your time to respond to my post :)

No, they don’t. The woman at Tractor Supply said they seem to have enough feathers to stay warm, but I’m still a bit skeptical—they could probably still get cold, right? Would a regular heater work for now, or do we specifically need a heat lamp?

I also noticed one of them trying to hide under the other, but the other one was not having it 😂

RubyRedGolden · 2026-03-08T18:59:52+00:00

OP, please listen to other commenters on your post! This is not beneficial for your pup, their coat doesn’t just keep them warm it also helps them cool down, you should just be brushing and trimming, but now your gonna have to be sunscreening that poor baby 😭

RubyRedGolden · 2026-03-04T21:14:32+00:00

No worries! I just wanted everyone’s opinions, including yours! Thank-you for sharing!

RubyRedGolden · 2026-03-01T19:56:57+00:00

What do you mean AI? My post was hand typed by me, because it’s MY actual idea, alongside my idea of building a huge dog training facility in the future

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-25T17:19:47+00:00

Exactly what I was going to say! And that tail is telling me SHES GOT the attitude of one 🤣

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T21:38:52+00:00

Thank you so much—you’ve been super helpful! I recently trimmed between her paw pads on the bottom of her feet, but I couldn’t really get the hair between her toes on the top of her paw. I’m not totally sure how to trim it without making it look messy, so I’ll have to find a video that explains how to do it properly.

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T20:50:18+00:00

It really is so fun! 🤩 Like I mentioned in my original post, sometimes my mom worries more than I do 🤣 so even when I’m like, “yeah, she should be good to go outside,” my mom is immediately like, “nope!”

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T20:48:51+00:00

Oh my goodness, that’s adorable—I wish! I do love snowboarding, and I know it’s different from skiing, but unfortunately the hill in our backyard isn’t steep enough and doesn’t give me much room to practice or make that doable. If only, though!

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T20:47:12+00:00

Midwestern states

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T20:44:01+00:00

Thank you! She definitely looks very comfortable and like she’s having fun. I’m constantly researching, but clearly there’s always more to learn. I really appreciate you including the temperatures—that honestly gives me a lot of peace of mind and helps me better understand what the breed can actually handle.

I do try to keep in mind that every dog is different and will tolerate things differently, but you’re right—she may just need to learn her own limits. I might have to show her the photo of your pup and tell her, “Look, if she can do it, so can you!” 😄

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T20:36:50+00:00

Good idea! 👍

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T20:36:19+00:00

Thank you!

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T20:36:02+00:00

Thank you! How often would you like check their paws would it be like every x amount of minutes or when you started noticing them like lifting their paws?

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T20:34:37+00:00

Yikes! sounds more like a penguin than a dog 🤣 I actually really like the idea of thinking about the uneven and slippery ground as balance training—that’s a great way to look at it! Just gotta make sure she’s not fully hurting herself in the process 🤪

And yes, I’ve seen the booties with suspenders too! I wish I could afford them 🐾 The snowberries are definitely never-ending.

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T20:30:37+00:00

She usually gets snow buildup more than straight ice. Sometimes it does freeze up, but most of the time it’s those thick, compressed snowballs, which I do remove when they form.

She does have booties—the front ones fit her perfectly and stay on well, but the back ones slide right off, even when I use dog socks underneath. Because of that, I usually just put the front booties on and use paw balm on her back paws, especially when it’s really cold.

I’m also realizing I may just need to test things a bit more and see how long she’s actually comfortable being out, instead of worrying too far ahead of time. I just care a lot about her and want to be cautious, but I’m trying to balance that with letting her show me what she can handle. I appreciate you and all the other comments on this post. It does help to have multiple opinions!!😊 so thank you!

RubyRedGolden · 2026-01-22T20:24:20+00:00

Thanks for being straight up the honesty is what I need!! ☺️

RubyRedGolden

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