Search results for query: *

I need opinions, I am getting black copper marans eggs next week and am wondering what everyone recommends for candling the eggs? I ordered the ova view HIGH INTENSITY candler, but am wondering if this will be enough to do the job for those dark eggs? Thanks in advance for your input and ideas

We just received 25 Cochin and 25 Jersey Giants from a hatchery they are all 2 days old and they all look the same, not sure if it was a hatchery mistake or maybe the chicks really do look that similar? I know Cochins should have feathered legs and none of ours have feathered legs, but is this...

I found these little egg starts inside my 14 week old Freedom rangers, at first I wasn't sure what they were then I squished one and YOLK came out! I assume we would have had some eggs soon but wondering isn't it a little early? Is this normal? How long until I WOULD have had my first egg? Then...

I thought all of my EE's were pullets but was hoping that I was wrong and would eventually find a roo in there, I am horrible at telling the difference if it is not obvious... but I noticed that my 12 week old here has a larger comb than the rest. Can someone help me out please? THANK YOU!

My 6 year old son wants a duck, and we are thinking of getting him a pair next spring as I assume that just one would be lonely... We will be new to ducks and I don't know what is the best type of duck to have as a pet for a 6 year old. Any suggestions?

Hi everyone, I am looking into getting a dark brown egg chicken. I am adding them to a flock of EE's and Orpingtons. Just wondering what are everyones opinions on Welsummers vs. Cuckoo Marans I can only choose to get one and I am leaning more toward The marans but I am interested in opinions...

Our chickens aren't laying yet, but we bought a little giant still air incubator and egg turner, I seen that there is a fan kit that you can buy for it... I am wondering if it is necessary or can I make do without it? We have EE's right now that we may want to start with, but since I am...

Yesterday I got a 6 month old dog from a farm, pyrenees/lab mix... On this farm they had chickens (free range) and other such animals, and these dogs have been around the chickens and they did not bother them at all.... I was thinking that one of these dogs is perfect for us because it had been...

This is Snowpoint, we were told that these were Americaunas but I have suspicions that they are all EE's Or is it to soon to tell? These were taken at about 6-7 weeks

After cleaning meat chickens can you eat them right away or do they need to rest for a time first? If so how long?

In the chicken treats page on BYC it says to only feed your chickens well cooked beans. I am wondering if anyone can tell me why this is? and what about bean sprouts?

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did your first get chickens? My family is new to chickens. We got our first batch by mail from a hatchery about 8 weeks ago. I honestly did not think that I would like these as much as I do, but they are great I love it! (2) How many chickens do you have...

This is my son and one of our chickens. I thought this was too cute not to share...