Recent content by Micharbra

My 'not quite 2 year old' laid a lash egg last year. She still hasn't laid again but is still alive. But now she has what seems to be 'egg white' come out every once in a while and it makes a mess on her bum so I bathe her. She still eats and drinks all normal but just gets messy. Anyone ever...

How often do you need to worm chickens and at what age do you start?

I'm getting chicks in a week or so. There's 5 breeds I want and was thinking of getting 2 of each. I'm very excited but some friends are surprised I'm starting with so many. I want to get Easter Eggers, Dominque, Cochin, Silkie and Frizzles Any thoughts?

I'm super excited to get some chickens. I found this site to get lots of useful tips on coops, feed and different types of chickens. My mom was raised on a farm and I got to collect eggs when I was a kid. Would love to have a flock of my own and bring our family back into growing, gathering our...