This one lays down beside my daughter and "naps" with her...very strange. I have another photo of her holding the same bird and it looks dead...I guess it is asleep?? I call it the narcoleptic bird!
Chickens that grow up together don't seem to notice differences as much as when you introduce a new one into an existing flock, but you never know...just keep an eye on them.
We have 1 leghorn, she was super crazy until she started laying and then she chilled out.
My kids used to chase her all over the yard, they could usually catch her with a fishing net. Once she started doing "the squat" they could finally catch her. Silly birds FOR SURE!
Awww...so I really only got one Silkie. Oh, well...I guess I shouldn't have believed it when the ad said "Show Quality Silkies"...I'm not planning to show them, but I DID want silkies.
I ordered Silkie hatching eggs, and I got these 2 lovely little babies. I have been reading about Silkies, and from what I understand they should have 5 toes and black skin...what does that mean for my little black baby? It only has 4 toes and yellow skin. :( I think she is precious and I...
I'm not getting many eggs here in GA either. I have checked for hidden nests, given them additional water sources, and kept them locked in their coop. I think that heat is to blame here as well. We have been in the 85-90 range for a while, and it is supposed to get up to 95 this week.
It...