Oh, I wish I saw this thread earlier... I had this incubator, but it was making a humming noise. Was not sure if it was ok. The manufacturer said to be safe better return the unit.
Also, the chicks hatched 15 out of 19 success rate. But, for some reason I observed them to be weaker than when...
During the winter I had 0 to 1 eggs. I have 9 chickens ages 6m to 2.5 years. Now, I have days with 9 eggs.
But, in addition to seasons, light and whatever biological clock.. I feel stressed chickens would not lay eggs. I had 2 young roosters which terrorized some of the chickens in their war for...
I had a beautiful rooster (Buff Brahma) which I raised in group with his 5 wives. I knew him from Day 1. He was a great “Watchdog” rooster crowing when he would see someone. He took care of all his ladies (all eggs were fertilized). Then after a year or so, he became so aggressive, he chased...
Hi all,
I am new here. I am thinking of getting chickens. We do have a coup from our previous owners, so just need chickens. What would be the best breeds for beginners? Some assumptions - cold weather, a few kids - so need to be human friendly and lay a moderate amount of eggs. :)
Also, how...