I live on a farm and I often go looking in the barns and machine yard for things I can re-purpose and reuse. Well I was looking for a larger brooder or appropriate place for me to keep growing chicks and I found something that will work splendidly! It's a wire and wooden cage designed to be a...
I have a few Polish chicks and all seem to be exhibiting normal and full crests except one who has a few small spots in which its crest fuzz is gone. I'm afraid the others might be plucking at it or maybe there might be another cause? I was away all day and when I came home their bowl was empty...
Thank you for your answers! This was helpful. If I do end up ordering I will order soon since it's fall and it's not too hot and not too cold. Thank you again!
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am new to show quality stock and in-depth things but I've had chickens on and off since I was a baby lol
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
35
(3) What breeds do you have?
Polish, RIR, Barred Rock, Silver Laced...
I'd also like to ask this: Do most of the chicks you order from MPC survive the trip because it would be quite a trip down here and I'm afraid it would be too rough on them.
It's been raining pretty good down here lately and my chickens LOVE IT. They are all about playing in the rain and splashing lol. I don't think it can really hurt them due to their water-slicking feathers that also should keep them warm. I always keep their coop open for them though in case the...
I've never had a specifically mean Wyandotte but they aren't as social as my other breeds. I particularly love Barred Rocks if you're looking for love bugs. NOTE: It's all in how you raise a chick that makes it nice and docile or aggressive and/or foul-tempered. Temperament can also be decided...
Hey guys! I was looking at the mypetchicken site and I was wondering if any of their day old Polish, or any of their chicks for that matter, turned out well or were quality. I've never ordered from mypetchicken or ordered any chicks at all. What are ya'll's experiences and thoughts about...