Recent content by greendykes

Thank you that explains a lot to me and now I understand what is going on within my small flock:D

Thank you for the reply! I only have 1 rooster and 5 hens plus this 1 chick who is definitely a girl! They free range during the day and are locked in coop at night. they all go into house on their own so no problems in the coop. I am starting to think the rooster is trying to bring her into...

What a great thread..I wonder if you can help me? 14 weeks ago my broody hen hatched one chick..this was the 1st chick with my cockerel. He was very attentive and the chick quickly was integrated into the flock of other 4 girls! The chick even slept under him in the hen house BUT then mum went...

Hi thanks for the reply. I asked my pest control man and he said the poison does contain bromadiolone and a chicken would need to eat at least 10 dead vermin to become ill! Thankfully there has not been as many dead vermin found this week and the poison hasn't been touched. I think the bad...

1 rooster, 6 girls and 3 chicks = 10 67,035 + 10 = 67,045

Chicks are now 2 weeks old and growing fast..I can't stop taking daily pics off them. Here are some off them.