Posts by Ourfamilyflock

Most certainly a Roo.  A very handsome one though.  

Stick with starter till they are at least 3 or 4 weeks, then mix in a few treats, but keep in mind if you mix in treats you need to get some grit in the brooder as well.  Once they are outside (if you have a large run) you dont...

Chicken Math strikes already, you are well on your way to being a chicken fanatic!  Welcome to BYC.  

Quote: Originally Posted by Xtina  Thanks I'll try this.  But 1) it's going to be hard to do with that flat Wyandotte comb! and 2) I'm still of a mind to get rid of her.  Chicken owning should be fun!...

Welcome to BYC from Central Oregon.   Have fun!  Get the camera ready they grow fast!  

yes till I got my chickens I hated the crows, now they are one of the best defenses against birds of Prey we have, they keep the skies clear for a good .25 mile around our house.  Osprey, red tail, falcon, Eagle, doesnt matter...

Quote: Originally Posted by wbruder17  Has anyone picked up the latest issue of Chickens Magazine? I have an issue with the breed profile on Blue egg layers. They distinguish the difference between Easter Eggers,...

I found some free concrete blocks on craigs list from someone who tore up a patio and used that.  Took some work getting all the pieces to fit, but hey it was free.  Always check craigs list before buying, unless money isnt...

Our Pullets have been outside since they were 6 weeks, we have plenty of Hawks in the area, if your free ranging you are at more of a risk, if your Pullets are in a run or in your (smaller) backyard, then the Hawks would be less...

the bars look like a barred rock to me, the tufts under her beak though make me wonder if she is a mix, I dont remember my Barreds having that.  But her feathers look like a BR to me.