Posts by Mrs. K

I had mine out scratching in a day or two, and their mamma fed them all sorts of stuff. It was fun. Keep an eye on the whole thing to see how it is going to work. Probably she will keep them away from the main flock, and the roo will...

Adding roos are different. Once I added one, the top hen knocked him down, but he jumped up, and took control.But the advice about adding stuff and different levels to your run is very good and helps a great deal. I have a wire cage,...

Quote:Originally Posted by Chihuahuamom444 With my mean banty the more I fought back the meaner it made him, I never tried the carrying him around thing, then one day he disappeared so something got him.your husband?

No need for a roo. The hen ovulates (just like all animals)  only they do it nearly everyday. Without a roo, they are not fertilized and will not grow into a chick, even if kept warm.A roo will not get a hen to go broody, which...

You may not believe this, but we have had quite a storm, 20+ inches of snow, and -20 temp. However, although still at zero for the high, the sun was shinning, and bundled in many layers, today I sat and watched my girls in their little...

yes- if they have been staying in a coop/run, and are well established there, then on a nice day, just leave the door or gate open. They won't wander far, but stay around and watch them explore your world. Beware, all gardens need to be...

Really 5 young hens would meet your egg needs, and you will probably have eggs to give away. I like a mixed flock, that way you get to see, which kinds you like best, and it makes it easy for you to tell them apart, which makes it easy...

can't help you with the breed, but he is pretty!

Ask around for fertilized eggs. I got three dozen last year. Stick them under the broody, and you are back in business.

Just don't look at some sad chicken and think I can take better care of you, you poor thing. That can bring home lots of trouble. Healthy birds look healthy.Good luck! mrsk