The pullets had been outside separated by chicken wire in the last section of the run for two weeks with occasional free range time with the hens prior to mixing them together. The Red Cross's aggression had diminished so I felt it had been long enough and it was safe for physical introductions...
The pullets had been outside separated by chicken wire in the last section of the run for two weeks with occasional free range time with the hens prior to mixing them together. The Red Cross's aggression had diminished so I felt it had been long enough and it was safe for physical introductions...
Thanks Mary! I have them in and will until I stop hearing the young hawks all day long. I might try some loud crow sounds to help encourage them to find another place to hang out. I know there are at least two young red tailed hawks and had an up close encounter with one of the parents. I...
One of our girls, I think the lowest in the pecking order is just horrible to our new pullets. I am not sure if the breeds make a difference. Our flock is very small. The hens are cuckoo maran,RR, Americana and the mean one is a Red Cross. The littles are two Americanas and two Barnvelders. The...
I am looking for the best way to deter hawks from my yard. There is a juvenile red tail and I have seen at least one parent. The parent is fearless and smart. Found it sitting on the metal roof of my run, bending down to look in to order dinner. We got within feet of it to scare it away. Help...
Sage, Clove, Iris and Olive. Two Barnevelders and two Americanas. These chicks have not learned how to social distance. 😷🐥💕 #QuaranChicks #SomethingGood