So I was out looking for .y white leghorn and came Across these. I have 6 new chicken that just started laying . I have no idea how long these eggs have been here. Is there a way to tell if they are still good?
I have a broody hen sitting on 7 eggs in our coop. (This is the 2nd time 1st time didn't go well.) My question is do I leave her in the coop or do I move her to a lower area? The last time she stayed in the coop the other hens pecked her comb til it bled. My other concern is the nesting box she...
My momma chicken has been sitting on eggs for 24 days . Last night one of them pipped and today I found it cold and dead. Another one piped and it got cold and died as well. What do I do to help the others hatch successfully. The mama won't keep them warm
We got a rooster about 2 months ago and now I have one of my older chickens sitting on a nest of eggs. My question is is it safe for her to be in the coop with the other chickens and the rooster? Should I remove her from The Coop with her nest? This is a whole new experience for us as we've...
We have 8 red sex links that are two years old and we have six teenage chicks a variety that are approximately 14 weeks old my problem is when I let them all out to free range the two year old chickens eat chick starter and the 14 weeks old eat the layer crumble. Is this a problem? Should I...
Just wondering how long I can keep hard-boiled eggs in their shells in the refrigerator? I boiled them today and would like to use them for deviled eggs on Sunday for Easter this be okay?
My 1hen has always had a poppy butt Sunday it was really nasty so I soaked her butt in warm water and dried her she was very tired and when I put her down she needed help getting off her side onto her feet. I noticed her comb is a dark red. I gave her freshwater and took her in for the night...
We got 10 hens for free last week. Not sure on their age. We got an egg on Sunday but none since. It is winter here but has been a mild one. Do I need to be concerned or just more patient? The previous owner said they were laying until it got cold. Also do you feed your chickens inside and outside?
We just got 10 layers and a coop for free. We are new to this world. Not sure what type we have and have lots of questions. My biggest questions are on the coop size and ventilation. The chickens have been living in this coop for a while with the previous owners and were laying ( they aren't...