On of our girls went broody last year. We live in South Louisiana and the temps were in the triple digits with the heat index making 115 some days. Her eggs did not hatch until day 29. I am assuming the heat played a part in this but a breeder told us to give it up to 31 days. Now out of 12...
Hell everyone, I was hoping that someone here could help identify what's going on with my roosters leg. We thought it may be bumble foot and have been soaking it in epson salt bath for about a week and a half. Also using pred as well as vetericyn plus and still having trouble with issues. No...
Hi, I live in central about 15 minutes from zachary feed. Can you recommend anyone that is selling hens around 10-12 weeks old. I have brahmas, barred rock and sexlink. Good to see fellow members so close to me.
Thanks so much for confirming. Even though I am a newbie at this I was pretty confident Thumper was a roo and not a pullet. I am good with the pair. He is definitely a keeper.
Wondering if anyone can give some insite on genders. Both are 8 weeks old. We were told they were both pullets but Thumpers stance seems to look like Cockrel. He is super sweet and wants to be held all the time and bella not as much.
First brahma (thumper)
First brahma (thumper)
First...
Hello everyone, I am from Central City which is on the out skirts of Baton Rouge. I am married and have two children, one girl and one boy, ages 14 and 15. We live on 3 acres of land and have 4 dogs, 2 Cats, 2 ducks, 1 cockatiel, a pond full of fish and our new additions of 6 chickens.
We...