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Hello all! I have a rather odd question. I have a broody hen who is due March 9th with 8 chicks. I am planning on adding 3 guinea hens to our flock which are available March 21st. Do you think I could slip these under the momma hen with the then-to-be 2-week old chicks? I am not sure if momma...

Hello all! It's been a while since I hopped on here. I am hoping someone may be able to offer some insight into a sick gosling. I bought a tufted roman goose about 2 weeks ago (along with 2 ducks). I was feeding organic non-medicated chick starter supplemented every 3rd day with a sprinkle...

Hi guys - I just got my first batch of chicks in. They are a mixed batch of 7. They seem to be doing pretty well so far (no pasty butt) but I have an issue with the chicks eating grit. The first day the chickies ate starter - they definitely know what starter is as they have gone through...

Hello fellow egg-lovers, Well the chickens are ordered for a May delivery (YEA!) and now I am researching feed sources. I would ideally like to feed my chickens and organic, non-GMO diet...but the prices I am finding for organic feed for both a local place and after shipping online are in the...

Hello all...looking for newby help! I am planning to get my first flock in the spring...chickens are already picked out and coop is being designed! I really want to raise my chickens as organically as possible and ideally as "free" as possible...but let me tell you my setup: I live on one...

Hello all, Based on all my research, I am sure this will open a can of worms but here goes! I decided to start raising chickens for the main purpose of eggs and sustainability. But the second half of that is I am not just looking for eggs but also pets and entertainment my kids can enjoy. I...