Thanks LizzzyJo. I've decided on a wait and see approach for the rooster as far as rehoming. I originally thought I wouldn't like one at all, but he's the sweetest one.
Forgive the newbie question here. 😂. I have been raising 6 laying hens from chicks. They're 8 weeks old now so they're still a bit away from being old enough to lay eggs. I am pretty sure that one of them is not really a hen but is a rooster. I'm wondering, when they're old enough to lay...
Hi there! My Orpingtons are 3 1/2 weeks old. I have them with a Brinsea eco glow in their brooder. They are feathering out nicely and I'm not noticing any signs of overheating per se, but here's what I'm wondering. Their brooder is in the garage. It's summer. It's hot in there. I was...
I just moved here and now I finally have room for chickens! I am spending a lot of time learning right now. I thought I'd use the suggested thread questions to introduce myself.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
New- don't have them yet.
(2) How many chickens do...