Posts by IB chicken

Hey everyone!  Not sure if this is where I should post this but we are thinking of moving to Alaska from CA and we currently have 3 hens.  Is it possible to raise chickens in Alaska especially during the winter?  I love...

Hello all, We are in the process of introducing two RIRs (7 mos.) with our two barred rocks (11 mos.).  The smaller BR is fine with the two RIRs, but the biggest one is a bit feisty.  How much aggression is acceptable pecking...

My girls cleaned out my garden last year.  I now garden along the sides of my front lawn.

For the past couple of weeks, our RIR doesn't seem to want to roost with the Barred Rocks in the coop.  When we go to secure their coop at night, 3 to 4 nights a week we'll find her in the corner of their yard on the ground instead...

Today was the 2nd time we got 3 eggs from our 3 girls Can't wait until spring to see if any will lay more than one a day!

We were using cat litter buckets but have switched to a portable modular bucket with a lid.  The front lip is high enough that they haven't been able to kick their shavings out and it gives them more room to move around.  They...

The whole egg will float.

Quote:Originally Posted by WoodlandWoman That's why we went to a community nest last year.  They were already climbing on top of each other to lay, after fussing and complaining for a good long while.  Now they can lay in...

I have the same problem with my 3 girls.  Since we live in the city and close to our neighbors, I'm certain we'll get the phone call.  Ours will go on for 15 to 20 minutes easily.  Would love to know what they are saying :o)

Thanks for all the feedback.  We love our girls, they are very gentle and sweet, and we don't mind their chit chat.  I just know from experience that not everyone feel the same.