Posts by dreamcatcherarabians

I have one who liked having a 'ride' every night to the coop.  I named her "Limo" because I'd go the the shelf in the feed barn that she'd go to every night and wait for me on.  I'd turn sideways and say, "My Lady's ride...

Quote: Originally Posted by lindasuelopez  I inherited chickens--geese--turkeys? A friend was getting divorced and I got all the birds--I have a small horse & cattle ranch in Alvin TX!  Started off with...

At the risk of sounding really trite, I'm going to quote my daddy here, "You do what you can and the rest will have to take care of itself.".  I've found that it's pretty darn true.  Try everything you can think of and...

Quote: Originally Posted by cookooforclucks    ? How can I keep her from being sooooo loud? One of our neighbors is PO'd . He's impossible anyway...  She's a chicken, she talks. ...

If they've just turned really red, then they are getting close.  Once you finish the run and can keep them in for a few days, I'll bet you start getting some eggs.  They may be a little oddly shaped at first too.  My...

Quote: Originally Posted by RachaelLJ  Thanks for the response. That's what I was afraid of if she's not going to get back to looking normal. I am considering taking the 2 who I think are bullying her and isolating...

I would either rehome or cull one of them, if they were mine I'd probably get rid of the more aggressive one because I've had issues with an aggressive roo in the past.  Only you can really tell which one is nicer with the ladies,...

Is it all the hens or just 1 of them?  If it's all of them, I'd rehome her to someone who wants a pet chicken and doesn't want a flock.  Chicken politics is pretty rough stuff.  If it's only one hen picking on her, then...

    I have several, silver and gold laced Wyandottes.  They're awesome layers and sweet birds.  I call mine "Whiney-dots" because they are talkers and complainers when they think I haven't put enough fresh...

Quote: Originally Posted by cwade  Hello all! Just wanted to start with my name is Chris and im a newbie with chickens. Just got 4 hens and a rooster a couple weeks back. Ive already been thinking/dreaming/planning about...