Recent content by autkoe

Not sure I am in the right place, the system wouldnt let me the sale thread. Looking to rehome my rooster. He is beautiful, I guess I just wasn't prepared for the whole mating process. I live in stoughton, Wisconsin, near Madison.

Interesting, I didn't realize that. So really no worries? Just keep making her come out each day?

Can they be broody without eggs? She is not even laying, she generally lays every day.

Looking for some advice..... My hen has been laying in her nest day and night for close to a week! She is not laying on eggs, in fact at this point she has only laid 1 in the the last 3 days. When I take her out, she is very fluffy, but moves fine, attacks the food and water and will stay in the...

Oh, and I am using a red colored heat lamp....

Thank you! I upgraded the size of their area this morning, really so that I could separate the 3 Buffs. I have a couple roosts, but they have not shown any interest yet. Ideas for toys? I was thinking of putting a small mirror in there.... Here is a pic (not great pictures, from this...

I have 9 chicks, 3 days old... 3 americanas, 3 silver wyondotte and 3 buff orphingtons. As of yesterday all the other chicks are pecking at the buffs eyes. Started with one now all 3. I have now seperated them in the brooder. Any suggestions? How long? Will it be a future problem? Im new at...