Hello silkielover, I was actually just reading about something like this the other day. When eggs go missing, depending on where you live, the culprits can vary. During the day it is usally a rat or snake, but I most likely would not suspect that they are plucking the feathers from your rooster...
I would think at this point 8 weeks is a good age to put her outside. Almost every chicken at 2 months would be able to go outside. Especially this breed because their cold hardy (I think is the term for it) they do well in colder temperatures. I like your idea for the padded dog crate, that way...
You have a right to be concerned. The most success people have had with introducing chickens together is when they are the same size. Chickens can't tell age, but they can tell size. 6 weeks is way to young to introduce to a full grown hen. Besides this option, is the option of introducing...
Hello BC,
I was looking at different breeds of Bantams and there are two that look similar to your chick. The first one is a Black Frizzle Cochin Bantam. These birds are Chinse bred with the sweetest personalities, although they are not known for their egg laying production. The next I would...