Recent content by ajamichelle

Oh okay :) Well that's okay too :) I'm just so excited to see what she'll look like with feathers!

Hi! I'm new to chicken keeping and just had my first predator encounter. My run is predator-proof when it comes to terrestrial predators (raccoons, coyotes, dogs, etc.) and I have great tree cover. But I awoke this passed week to my chickens making loud alarm clucks. At first, I didn't...

Thank you so much for your reply! Thanks for the advice on the nipple pipe waterer too! They're using it pretty efficiently, but I'll be sure to put it up higher when we move the pipe into the coop for the winter. :) I know that I have to wait for her feathers to grow out, but can you make...

Hi! Thanks for your reply :) I'm under the impression that barred rocks lay brown eggs and leghorns lay white eggs. Is it possible for either of these breeds to lay blue eggs? I'll confirm that she's not getting anymore blue eggs, but as of a few weeks ago, she wasn't. The possible...

Hello, I'm new to chickens and the forum! I have recently acquired two adult hens from an acquaintance. They were henpecked by their previous flock, but are settling in perfectly with mine. One is missing most of her feathers, but they're coming back in nicely. I think she's an Easter...

Thank you so much Michael! I really appreciate the info :) I haven't earned her trust yet, as far as handling, but she's taking treats from me so hopefully soon!

That's an awesome name! :) I haven't named her yet, as I'm waiting to see what her personality is like.

Thank you so much! Another person was thinking that the black hen might be a Jersey Giant on a thread I posted in the Identification sub-forum. What characteristics are you seeing that say Australorp? (I'm still learning.) Her feet look yellow to me. Also, I was told that the previous owner...

Hi, To make sure I understand (and I apologize for the embedded links) the first three (two on the new post) are the same Black Chicken. You're saying that if her feet are yellow then she's a Jersey Giant, and if they're white then she's an Australorp? Great :) Her feet appear to be yellow to...

I am sooo sorry! I usually post links using photobucket on forums, but the content is not displayed correctly. So here's my post with embedded photos...

Hi everyone! Thank you for the warm welcome! I'm happy to see there are other folks from New Mexico here! This is the only time that's happened on the forums I've joined! I just attempted to post a thread in the identification of breed type and gender forum using photobucket links to my...

Hi everyone! I'm new here and am also new to keeping chickens. This is my first flock. I started with five chicks acquired in May of this year (2014) and have recently acquired two adult hens who are already laying (Aug 2014). These ladies were living with three other hens in an area I...

Thank you so much for your reply! I tried searching for the cause but couldn't seem to find the right word combination! That definitely makes sense considering her situation and the move. :) Thank you for the welcome! I'm super excited to be a BYC member.

Hello! My name is Aja and I have seven chickens. I'm completely new to backyard chicken-keeping, having started in May upon graduating from college. I have a degree in biology and my focus is in herpetology (reptiles and amphibians) and I love backpacking and camping. I'm pretty positive...

Hello Everyone! Wonderful forum! The hen who laid this egg was one of two recently acquired from a situation wherein they were badly henpecked. This is one of several eggs missing some shell coloration. Can someone please offer insight into the cause? Or is this normal? It's very likely...