Recent content by chRis27

Awesome, thanks. Good 2 know. Ive had Buff Orps and cochin bantams before, ...that was a year or so ago. Now i just have an empty coop waiting for some action. Ive heard silkie roosters dont crow AS much or as loud as other type roosters. True? I live in city and if i buy chicks, they are not...

Jackson-- I too am in wisconsin. Milwaukee area. I am looking to get 2-3 silkies myself, adults preferably, but i will raise chicks if i have too. How has the winters been treating them? Especially after this past winter Polar Vortex? ....and if you have any tips on whete to find some...

7/27/19. 2:00pm.

Sadly, my chickens disappeared last summer. I only had 2. Now, i am ready to have some again. Does anyone have extra chickens( 2 friendly hens) and live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin or surrounding areas that i could purchase? Would be willing to drive to pick up. Or any tips to find some? Thanks...

Thanks to all. I've had these girls for a little over a month. Got them from my brother in law. It's such a fun hobby. I wish I could get more..but I live in the city . This site has a ton of info, I've learned so much and appreciate the time and knowledge that everybody posts about and shares.

Thank you. I will try those. A few people I know say that eventually the girls will figure it out...but it's just funny that they each lay an egg a mere 2inches from nesting box..haha All they hafta do is just climb up an lay. Luckily I clean all the poop up in pine shavings each morning. Then...

Hey gang! So, my 2 hens have just started laying eggs. 1 started last week, the other this past week. I only have the two, and it's a small coop. Two nesting boxes with straw and golf ball in each, but both of them are laying in a corner of the pull out droppings tray (pine chips under their...

Buff Cochins, huh? Cool. I'm excited to get these girls. Thanks for the help.

Hi folks! I am new to this site, and new to having chickens. In a few weeks, I am getting a couple of hens from my brother in law. I have attached a pic. Can anyone tell me what kind of bantams these are..(feathered feet, I think are bantam) Thanks everyone