I live in a rural community and my chickens terrorize the neighborhood. One did not come home. I assumed she was eaten!
A week or so later I go outside and hear chirping, I look down and it is Mrs. Peaz with 5 chicks!
She is the only one who cares about her eggs. We are having fun raising them...
I have six breeds. Buff Orpingtons are my favorite. Anyone who wants a pet chicken needs this one. I have one that looks like a pumpkin walking through my pasture. Very sweet l
ove em!
I am a newbie. I am not sure which one but poop looks like tar or thick molasses also the color of molasses. They are acting normal. I had some organic fertilizer out. Could they have eaten that???
I have a Border Collie mix. She went and got them yesterday from across the street. Takes good care of them. I am told though some BC are too aggressive.