My chickens are always in the woods and bushes. Very rarely do they go out to the open areas. I think they do this for shade as well as protection. Hawks and other preditors have a harder time seeing them when they are in brush. I would just check on them often and if there is any areas you...
You would think since I am surrounded by Mark Twain National forrest they would use chemicals that don't harm the animals. I am going to call the utility company. Thanks
I live way back in the woods and about 100 ft from my house is a powerline that goes through the property. When I woke up I saw men spraying around the area. I tried to ask them what they were spraying and they didn't speak English. I told them to stop because I have chickens that free range...
I live way back in the woods and about 100 ft from my house is a powerline that goes through the property. When I woke up I saw men spraying around the area. I tried to ask them what they were spraying and they didn't speak English. I told them to stop because I have chickens that free range...
I posted pics when they were little and it was a toss up between leghorn and white rock. Now I'm thinking leghorn. What does everyone else think. They are 3 months old now
Wow. you learn something every day. Thanks for the info. The sexlink in young though only about 3 months and hasn't even grown much of a wattle yet. But she keeps isolating herself from the group a lot. She now tries to be by herself. Surly he will learn shes female. Thanks for info
Ok I have an update. The new roo and hen are getting along with everyone except one specific hen. The new sebright roo Hates my red sexlink. He won't let her eat or come out into the run. He chases her corners her and starts pecking her. He hasn't drawn blood put she is so stresses. She is the...
I put them in the coop overnight and everyone got along. no blood. They are calming down now that I stopped intervening. I think she's just establishing herself. Thanks for all the help. :)
It is hard to watch. I'm afraid if I lock them up in the coop at night I'm going to find a bloody mess in the morning. How long does this usually go on for?