How to became a chicken owner...and master chicken coop builder in less than 30 days!!
...no prior experience needed!!!
I became a chicken owner almost by accident on 6 Apr. '09. A friend called me in the morning, asking if I wanted chickens. I told him "no thank you", that I really didn't...
I've read several articles online about layer feed not being good for roosters. Over time, the high level of calcium (usually 4%) can cause organ damage and/or failure in Roosters. ...I believe the kidney's are the main problem. Since my flock of 12 are "pets" and may live quite a number of...
Hi GypsyChic... I have absolutely no experience shipping chickens. After reading several threads (was curious about whats involved), I think it's better I if try to locate new homes for them closer to home...within driving distance. Thanks for asking!
I have 2 very sweet little Cuckoo Marans roosters that need a new home! They've been raised as pets and are very tame & trusting. I'm very attached to the little guys and their sister, and hate to part with them.
They DO have feathered legs/feet. However...they also have yellow legs/beaks...
I sent an email to the breeder of the pullets, asking about the parents. This was his reply:
"The Mother is Black with white dots and the father is white with black dots. Both parents are feathered legs. They both have white beaks and legs and they are standard size. They have large med...
Yesterday I purchased 3, 12wk old "Pure Barred Rock" pullets locally from craigslist. My objective was to add 3 pullets to my existing 5 ...roughly the same age, docile breed (or mix). I'm new to chicken keeping (Apr), and have much to learn yet, BUT I've also learned alot in 4 months!! When...
I'm in New Port Richey...about 25 mls north of Clearwater/Tampa.
On Apr 6th I woke up with no thoughts of being a chicken owner. By dinner that night, I was mama to 10 chicks!! A friend called at lunch time asking if I wanted chickens...4 abandoned baby chicks to be exact. His neighbor saw...
I'm pretty new to chickens, but I recently had to integrate 3 younger ones into an existing flock. They were in a separate enclosure next to the main run for about 6 weeks. Even so, I spent a full week working to get the younger ones into the flock. Based on my own experience and...