I've found that my rhode island red hens are not aggressive (in fact they're very friendly,) but I'm not sure about the australorp thing. I do know that australorps are great layers, but I guess you can't get eggs without a hen, and if inly fifty percent are female, maybe you could consider...
My polish crested chick had clear poop this evening when I went to give to warm water for the cold night. She's acting fine, and nothing else seems to be wrong. Could this be related in any way to the cold front that just came in? It's colder than most winters this year, and she's never...
It's probably not a good idea to let your dog be with the chickens, even if she's usually submissive. Remember she has hunting instincts, and she may attack them. Is there any way you can keep the food bowl (and Lulu) away from your chickens? I am very sorry for the loss of your chicks, by the...
Awesome. I'll definitely try it! Thanks again! I also am wondering if a chick chair (such as one described on the page below) will work for a month old chick? :hu
https://sites.google.com/a/larsencreek.com/chicken-orthopedics/