Just got our first sultan... and then read that they may be bullied if in a flock? We have all sorts of breeds (RIR, RIRxLeghorn, cream legbars, polish, silver laced Wyandot, Jersey Giants, and many more)... Do you think she will be fine with the flock? She's only about 1.5 weeks old now and...
Hi Bobbi, I was wondering if it is safe to have a hen hatch chicks in a nesting box that is about 2 feet from the base of the box to the coop floor? Or should I try relocating her? This is also the first time will be having a broody hen sit.
Thanks!
We have...
2 RIR
4 RIR/Leghorn
10 Easter Eggers
6 Black Copper Marans
2 Black Australorp
10 Black Sex Link
4 White Leghorn
1 Silver Laced Wyandotte (aka Meanie!)
Total 22,456
I'm looking for black copper Marans to add to our small flock. Every place I have found is sold out for the year. Do I really have to wait or do you know someplace that has them? Would prefer sexed. We live in Ohio but would ship if needed.
We have a 6x11 coop that currently houses 1 guinea and 5 chickens. We would like to expand our flock and wanted to find out how much square footage inside the coop is recommended. They are let out everyday, rain, snow, or shine! We have it set up now that they can be considered pastured based...