5 of the 6 hens are new to our flock. The alpha hen Queenie has been around the dogs for over a year. The others only a month. Queenie thinks she is a dog and lines up for a treat. The others were ok until today. Could they be more comfortable now and wanting to rule the roost? They free range...
My moms 2 small dogs were chased and attacked today by 3 hens (approx 18 months old). Up till now no issues. The hens actually ran across the yard and chased them under the car and kept pecking them. Any ideas why the sudden change in behavior? We have had no problems until now.
Alvin is a 'last to the party' type of chick. I'm leaning towards a pullet.. am I right??. And have no idea on the breed cross. Thanks for helping First pic is at 8 weeks, second pic around 6 weeks
We have 7 -1 yr old red sex link hens. And 13 chicks ranging from 9 weeks to 6 weeks. 2 Blue Ameraucana, 4 Easter Egger, 4 mix (Orpington cross of some sort) and 3 Plymouth barred rock. We are very new to breeds and chick raising in general so the threads on guessing the breed or sex of the...
I live in Brampton, Ontario and my mom lives 2 hrs north. Second year with chickens and we are loving it. This site and the members are amazing. My first 'go to' place if I want to do some research. Thanks!