How did you make out? I love our black australorps, they are the sweetest most docile of the other 3 breeds (buff orp, rir, and gl Wyandotte), although each bird has their own personality.
I'm not a West Babylon resident but I read/interpret codes as part of my job quite often...They may ask for your cross streets or home address to determine the answer or your residential zone. That is up to you if you want to provide personal info or just ask a general question. They may allow...
Hey Long Islanders, how about this rain!? I'm wondering if your chickens were outside ALL day in this crazy weather like mine were!? I was a nervous nelly being that it's the first time it's rained this much for an entire day and it's 50 degrees- brrrr! They seemed to do alright; got 4 eggs out...
Hi, when I first got my chicks I purchased a small 10 lb bag of medicated chick starter by Manna Pro (at Agway). This was before I realized how much feed I would go through with 6 chicks. After that I decided to buy Agway brand starter and grower feed, at around $12(?) for a 50lb bag (don't...
HI 8 Hopeful Hens, thanks for sharing the chicken vet experience, just in case I need a vet for my flock. Glad your girl recovered, poor thing. I am also new to this and got my chicks in April so mine are probably a couple weeks older than yours. I understand your anxiety about the roosters...
Hi! Eastern Suffolk, south shore here. I got my first chicks from Meyer Hatchery (mail order) in April because there wasn't a minimum qty to buy and I wanted specific breeds. I was nervous at first about mail order, but I was happy with it and the post office was great. I have 1 Buff Orpington...