One SLW and one speckled sussex they are suppose to be hens but i wonder, both are 7 weeks old. The SLW is stella and my gitlfriends fav so really hoping for a,hen. The SS is daisy. They dont carry themselves like roos but i will leave that to the experts.
Finally got a start on my new and first coop, it will be 4x6 with a 14x6 run attached. Was not sure about the chicken door size so I made 12x14". More pics to follow as we make progress. The coop itself is raised 2' off the ground.
Thanks for looking Tom.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/48-x-150-2-Mesh-PVC-Coated-Galvanized-Poultry-Net-20-Gauge-Chicken-Run-Wire-/281824385698?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Would this be ok for around the run on my coop.
Ok not sure where to ask this......so here it is I am getting 5 chicks and was wondering if it would be ok to get 5 different breeds or 2 of one kind 2 of another and 1 odd ball. I was looking at 1 BSL, 1 Australorp, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Speckled Sussex, and I guess the welsummer is an option also...
Ok was not sure where to post this so I hope I am in the right spot. I am ordering my Chicks hopefully tomorrow I can only get four for now to start. I have it narrowed down to One black sex link, one Barred Rock one Speckled Sussex and one Australorp..,however my girlfriend has decided she...
Hello everyone my name is Tom and I am very new to raising chickens. I have been lurking here and reading what I can to learn. I am only looking at getting 4 or 5 chickens for my granddaughter and I to raise. One question I have is chicks or older hens to start out with? Also what breed ,I have...