To determine if your chicken is a Marans, look for its specific characteristics, such as the dark, chocolate-brown eggs it lays, or a combination of traits like an iridescent black or copper-colored feathering, feathered legs and feet, and a medium to large body size. You can also check its size...
Sadly, I don't yet. Me and my family turned dog cages, hog traps, and our old playground into pens. lol. We are planning on setting up a nice pen; we have it all blueprinted and planned out, so praying that that will work out in time.
Hey, I'm new on backyard Chickens! I want to tell a little about myself.
I have had chickens for 5 years, I also have turkeys, ducks, peacocks, and Guinea Fowl. I have around 250-300 chickens. I am hoping to eventually start up my own hatchery, any suggestions on the best way to start?
Chicks from Tractor Supply usually are any where from 2-8 or 9 days old.
If they have feathers on their wings, they are probably about 5-6 days old. If not they are probably a little younger.
There is nothing wrong with your birds. My chickens also refuse to eat those feeds. I switched to Nutrena Hi-Pro Scratch. They love it. Also try feeing them a 16% Protein Layer. They should eat that.