Well, I should have been asking different questions about a week ago. I've had chickens for 3 yrs now, and there's always more to learn. Last year I attempted to make a home made incubator, which I guess technically did work, but hatching 2 of 10 is not good success. So this year I bought a...
I've read books and several threads on here about how much space is needed to raise a chick. I'm still fairly new to raising chickens, I started last spring. I bought 12 chicks and originally started them in a large Rubbermaid tote, and after the 1st week I learned that the 6"x6" per chick is...
I really wanted a couple of Barred Rock hens, I bought 4 chicks from tractor supply. They are now close to 6 weeks old and all 4 are showing signs that they are roo's. There is a guy here that has pullets for sale, but they are 12 weeks old. All told I have 12 in my flock right now, all are 6...
I got them 4 weeks and 4 days ago from tractor supply. I got 4 PBR, 4 RIR, and a couple days later 4 BO. They are starting to show signs of sex, and I have read many threads here and other places on how to tell. I still am not sure about them though. Please help me, as I can't keep them if they...
I'm new to raising chickens and got these from tractor supply, I've read on here where people can tell the sex of chicks, but I can figure my Barred Rocks out. I got 4 of them and I think all 4 are cockerels. Please help as I can't keep them if they are. I have different color leg bands on each...