Redneckchick, bet you have a nice set up for all those chicks. I'm going to work on a new chicken house this weekend because pretty soon I have to try to get my four 8 week old pullets in with my 3 adult hens.
I'm originally from Oxford and moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1991. Came back...
My white leghorn is the same way. I got her when she was four months old and have had her a couple months. She is just now getting where she will take food out of my hand but it is the "run up, grab it quick, and get out of there" method. I don't know if I will ever be able to hold her but...
I would love to give the Orpington a permanent home and guarantee she will be very spoiled. I have 2 buff orp hens - Gabby and Pita. 2 seven-week old buff pullets - Buffy and Piper. And, I just bought 2 more buff babies which I named Matilda and Mirenda.
I live in Batesville, Ms. Would it...
2 Buff Orphingtons and 2 RIRs. All pullets (I hope). I'm going to the local feed store today to get more feed and hope I don't come home with more. I love the Buffs. They are so friendly. What kind do you have?
The weather has been so nice and warm here but it seems it is usually cool...
That's what I needed to know. I'll bring them inside for the next few nights. Monday this cold front is supposed to have passed and back to the warmer temps. Thanks!!!
I live in North MS. The temperature is supposed to drop as low as 28-30 degrees in the next few nights here. My baby chickens are 7 weeks old now (RIRs and Buff Orps). I have them outside in a 5x8 framed fenced area with a 3x3 house inside that area( I am planning on attaching a larger house...