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Online hatcheries sometimes also have the option to buy "started pullets". These are still babies, but are around 10-16 weeks old. There's usually no minimum order amount. I've bought several of these from Murray McMurray Hatchery online and have had great success with them.

You do not need to use old eggs to boil. First bring the water to a good rolling boil. Then just place the eggs on the boiling water straight from the fridge. Boil for 13-14 minutes and cool only long enough to easily handle before peeling. No salt or vinegar needed in the water. I've had...

Just ordered my incubator! I chose the Brinsea Mini Advanced with the automatic egg turner. I figured the small amount of eggs it holds would help me limit myself. :) It should be here Monday at the latest, but honestly it will probably show up Saturday as I chose overnight shipping...

I've rubbed petroleum jelly on their combs and wattles with success. Not sure about their feet. You'll have to reapply the jelly every couple days.

Thanks Lazy Gardner! I hadn't given much thought to feathered feet, but really don't mind them on the rooster. I think it will be fun to tinker with breeding and trying to develop my own perfect backyard bird. Color is my first motivation, but it would be nice to continue the good egg laying...

Thanks Mrs. K! I should have clarified more on my plans on how I will choose which eggs to hatch...Egg production is a big reason I'd like to cross back to an Australorp rooster eventually. I've been watching my egg production like a hawk recently, as I've been super excited to start my...

Hello, I've had chickens for a couple years now, and finally want to start on a project I've been thinking about for a while now. My flock consists mainly of black Australorps, with a couple of black Jersey Giants. Last year I accidently ended up with a blue splash Cochin rooster, and despite...

I would google the laws. I too live in Nevada and had to deal with a dog going after my chickens. We did the research and found out that we don't have to wait until we lose a chicken, the law is worded so that all the dog had to do is "chase or worry" livestock, and then we can kill it. And...

Thanks everyone! Now that I've got some feedback I think I should research the genetics of breeding the splash color...

I have a lovely bantam cochin roo in my backyard flock. So far he's been great....not too loud, easy to handle etc. However, I'm not sure of what to call his coloring...is he just grey....or blue....or splash...and if I end up keeping him, what is the likely color of his offspring if I cross...

If she is a completely different color it doesn't help either. I started out with just a flock of all black australorps. I decided I wanted 2 more, but could only get one australorp and one wyandotte. The new black australorp integrated quickly, but it took much longer for the lighter colored...

Sometimes they do just change. This year I raised a group from a couple days old. In the brooder they were not shy and I could pick them up easily. Once I started letting them free range and live outside in the coop they have all become much more aloof. They'll come up to me, but don't really...

I haven't read all the pages so I want to apologize in advance if this has already covered, or is a non issue... Keep in mind the OP is a young teen (stated in other threads). While it is clearly a huge interest to her....realistically she's not just going to go out and start a sled dog...

Wow. So this forum is only for those who share your same outlook? Very sad. Please by all means "take the lead" since my experience with dogs and poultry seems to count for nothing. I must live in some weird vortex of the country where problem dogs have actually returned to my property...

The above comment is based on my own experiences. Once a dog develops a bad habit it is much harder to retrain them out of it. The owners who put in the time to secure their dog or retrain them are not likely the cause of the issues between chicken owners and dogs at large. However, to assume...

This is what I've done...but as a last resort....but it has worked beautifully.... I too had a pecking problem. My little EE bantam was starting to get some serious injuries from pecking. Out of desperation I contacted our local feed store and they sent me home with a can of pine tar made for...

Sometimes it does take a while to integrate, and it's not fun to watch. :( As far as her not sleeping in the coop, you need to place her in there and close the door so she can't get out. After a week or so she'll develop the habit of sleeping inside.

I think the OP stated its likely a stray as dogs are dumped in her location. We had a neighbors dog in my backyard. Luckily it was only chasing my chickens. We didn't shoot it only because we were not confident in the laws of livestock protection. We educated ourselves quick and returned the...

MANY people who have replied to this thread should be ashamed of themselves. The OP is in a bind and came here for advice. What did she get? Attacked and told she's the problem and told how horrible she is. Guess what? Not every dog is good and suitable for everyone. It's a DOG. Not a...

Try pouring boiling water on the weed. I use this all the time and works well. They come back, but then I just do it again. Some people will boil a water/vinegar mixture.