I finally have chickens again after almost 6yrs! :) I first got my own small flock almost 8yrs ago. I now have 2 young Ameracauna hens, they should start laying eggs soon since they are almost 5 months old. I also have 3 rescue (stray) hounds. An American Foxhound Daphne who this last Fri was...
I got another egg that same morning(Saturday) and then another yesterday morning. That makes 3 this weekend. I am pretty sure all from the same chicken, my other isnt laying yet it seems. soon though, she just started doing the "squat" when i get close to her a couple days ago
I had been noticing the one acting wierd the last week or so when i would go to touch her she would lean forward and spread her wings a little and it seemed like she was in heat and preparing to be mounted. Then this morning I got my first egg, and as of today the other chicken is now doing the...
I have 2 red sex links....18 weeks old...how do I keep them from attempting to fly over the 4 foot run they are in other than put a roof on it? clip the wings like on a small pet bird(cockateil?)
These 2 ladies I got are great so far. seem like they were raised around people. They are very friendly. Like investigating the yard, took first "dirt bath" today, they found a spot they like. They are liking eating scraps..lettuce, spinach, mandarin oranges. tonight is corn on the cob for...