Hello. My name is Sabina and i own some backyard chickens kept as pets and for egg laying. Unfortunately we have 2 cockerels that dont get along with eachother so we have separated them currently and are looking for a temporary/permanent home for him. We can sell him for any price or for free...
I had the same problem! As the chicks look quite young, let the chicks and mum roam around and maybe keep an eye on them then maybe a couple of hours later, you put them back in their coop to rest. Dont let them be outside for a long period as anything can go wrong! Make sure theres plenty of...
Hey!
im getting some new chickens soon! :)
But I'm not sure what breed to get, I want some that are good layers, can survive through all the weather, friendly, and the feathers are a beautiful colour - something eye catching
So do you have any suggestions?
thank you so much. yes the area is pretty big and we have bought a nylon wire of some sort which is perfect to put over our garden. it is 2m by 10m and we are buying a lot to make sure it fits. thanks for the ideas as well! we might use it too :)
Im in London near Greenford and it gets fairly dark around 4pm now and yesterday I put them in near 4 45 and I found out one of my chicks is missing. I have a suspicion that is bird, particularly seagulls, swooped down and took it. All my family are in despair and utter regret. its unlikely for...
I have one black hen with one chick which is about a month now but they have drifted apart now (they are not very close anymore) and recently my other golden hen has 4 chicks which hatched a week ago, but the black hen attacks the golden hen and bites/pinches the other chicks. all the time the...
I am afraid that my chickens wont be able to go through winter especially the baby chick! AND there are more chicks arriving soon! what shall i do to keep them safe and warm?
i have a baby chick which stays with its mother. i am worried that a bird might come and take the chick. can anyone tell me any animals, birds or hazards which can kill a chick? and i want to buy something which can protect the chick. i have made everything safe but i need to take precaution...