My hens are over a year old and I've put a camera in their coop and one in their run. So now, I'm watching them sleep at times, and I'm wondering if their breathing is normal. At times, their mouths are open. It's about 75 degrees here. Could you watch this short video and tell me what you...
I can't believe I don't know these breeds. I'm confusing myself trying to figure them out. Does anyone know without a lot of work? Oy vay!! TY in advance!
I've only had my pullets out in the coop for a few days and had the heat lamp on at night. The run wasn't finished. Today it got very warm; decided they didn't need the heat lamp ... only to realize they'd be in the pitch black ... so I put in a 60 watt bulb. Do chickens need to see the light...
I'm a homeschooling gramma with a 9 yr old granddaughter. I thought chickens would be a good way to stave off any food crisis in the future AND be really educational for all of us. Needless to say, this has just been TOO MUCH FUN. We got them before Easter and today they are in their new coop...