Welcome to BYC! I live in south MS now but am originally from Clinton and my Mom and brother still live there as we first built there in 1960. I certainly have eggs to offer, but I see that you have plenty of folks willing to help that are closer to you. If you specifically want Rhode Island...
I guess the OTHER is that chickens are therapeutic, as well as an important part of the life cycle of our small farm. I love to hear them talk to each other and they can sure be hilarious at times. They help support us as we support them, in all ways. They really are not very demanding and give...
I actually had the owner of my local feed store try to sell me laying crumbles for my new chicks because he was out of starter-grower. He said to me, " Just go ahead and buy laying crumbles. It's the same thing as chick starter"!!!! I let him know immediately what would happen if I fed my chicks...
God is in control, always keep your eye on the prize and remember that we are given dark valleys so we can appreciate thr view from the mountains as we look back at our time in those valleys. He will show you the way out. Prayers are being sent your way. God bless you and your family. Remain...
I make mine chronically. Can't seem to stop. more chickens.....more chicken coops. Wish I could wiggle my nose like Samantha! It's a chronic work in progress!!
It's not likely you have any pullets but any thing is possible. Usually the hatcheries have a 90% or better accuracy on their sexing. I've got 13 BR"s i've got to deal with that are 14 weeks old. They'll be tasty! If this does not appeal to you, rehoming is an option. I don't know how old your...
I have an Australorp rooster too. He's a great rooster to his hens and good with his humans as well. All his eggs hatch so far! His name is Dudley! Welcome to BYC! I'm not a new newbie, but still can't figure out how to post pics. When my dd gets home from out of state, I'll hit her up to teach me.