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Hello BYC friends.. We have three awesome buff Orpington roos in our flock of six .. All raised togther. So far no real aggression towards us or the hens .. Or even amongst the boys aside from the head Roo who likes to makes sure everyone knows he is the boss.. We are not allowed any roos where...

This is one of my Orpingtons .. I am just noticing that many of their earlobes are turning white ? They normally seem very red .. Is this a worming problem ? Hormonal ? I don't see any mites .. Any insight would be most helpful .. TIA

Hello BYC friends.. I have 9 weekers and think three of my six are Roos .. We were hoping for all hens but that may not be the case .. Town only allows for hen and no Roos but we are going to still try and keep them .. My question is, is that going to be too hard on my girls ? I know like one...

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I know nothing about hawks and other birds of pray.. Where I live I don't think we have many but my neighbor had a very small dog and aside she has seen hawks in the trees eating other birds eggs.. How do I recognize them ? And how can I deter them from my yard ?

Guessing not too many BYC peeps here

These are my baby buff Orpingtons. I am beyond in love and get lots of chickie snuggle time .. [/IMG]

Hi BYC peeps Can chick starter feed be fermented? .. Is it too soon? And if it can.. Directions :) TIA

Hi BYC friends .. I have two week old babies and I just picked up my runt and saw she has a wee bit of moister around her nostril. Not sneezing eating fine and drinking fine .. Seems ok just did not know if that's was a sign of something and if I should be concerned ? Please advise TIA

Help .. My two week old just made this.. Should I be concerned .. They have been having very firm dark poops and this one was kinda light brown and very soft ... I just started to mix the organic chick feed with the medicated to introduce it slowly .. Is this a normal poop .. Sorry I'm new

Can someone post the temp the brooder needs to be weekly ? We are at week 2 and I just want to make sure it's not too hot :) TIA

My two week old baby chicks have a hard scabby plug over what looks to be their vent.. It does not look like pasty butt as it is just under that area.. I soaked them in warm water and tried to remove the plug. Should I be doing that or should I be leaving that alone? TIA

Hi BYC friends .. I have week old chicks and all are supposed to be pullets.. I just saw two look like they were starting a "cockfight" kinda chest bump. Will girls do this ? Hoping I have all girls :/

Hi BYC friends .. Just got my baby girls this week and they are just darling .. When is it safe to give them treats and what is good treats for the chicks ? TIA

Hi BYC friends. The chicks are hopefully coming today and I wanted to know how often is it advised to change the litter in the brooder ? I know it's very important to keep it clean. Would you say to remove and add clean pine shavings daily ? TIA

Hello BYC friends, well the day has come and the chicks are coming tomorrow. I have been doing as much HW as I can for the past year. Our coop is going to be built this week and I have a few questions. So I am going to let it roll. Windows ? I know the importance of them and want to make sure...

Hi everyone .. I am new to BYC and waiting till the spring to get them.. We are building the coop now to have it ready. Any tips, advice, warnings is very much appreciated. TIA Cori :)