Welcome! I'm moving to Germany in a little over a week. We are military and will be stationed at Kasierslautern. Could you point me in the right direction for the rules and regs for backyard chicken keeping in K-town?
Welcome!
I'm moving to Germany in a little over a week. We are military and will be stationed at Kasierslautern. Could you point me in the right direction for the rules and regs for backyard chicken keeping in K-town?
I just acquired a Blue Laced Red Wyandotte roo and will be getting one each Silver and Gold Wyandotte Hens. What will my subsequent chicks be? I'm not familiar with genetics and while I read the weebly site with the genetic info, I'm still very confused.
So far, the chicks are just over a week and we've only lost one. No idea what happened. Been checking for pasty butt twice daily. They're on good feed and I've given then a few treats here and there. They're getting used to me and being held. They're even cuddled up with the kittens a couple...
My chicks arrived today! I'm so excited! 15 in total. 6 Barred Rocks, 6 RI Reds, and 3 Dominique roos. I can't tell the roos and the BR's apart. They're in a temporary warming bin until I finish their grow out brooder. And of course we need to start on their coop right away. Already getting used...
Yes. Diatomaceous earth, or DE, "is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder." It sucks the moisture out of anything. Stall Fresh and Stall Sweet are man made combinations of materials.
Hi Everyone,
I'm in Colorado Springs and brand new to chicken owning/raising. I ordered my chicks before fully researching to realize that no, they won't just be inside all winter and we can get a coop erected come springtime. So.... we'll be building a chicken coop in the dead of winter. SMH...
If you're open to Barred Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Red's, we ordered chicks due to arrive in Dec. We had to order 15 to get them in winter, so if you want to start as chicks, we might be able to help.
I'm getting chicks in December and while they won't be six months old until June, I'll need to downsize my chicks pretty soon after getting them. Had to order 15 to ship in winter and that's a lot for our first. If you're interested, I could give you a chick or two.
Hi guys! I joined a long time ago, but have not been active. I recently found a rental house that will let us raise backyard chickens and rabbits. I am ecstatic! It is my understanding that Rhode Island Red and Barred Plymouth Rock are the best two breeds to start with in our climate (Colorado...
I'm looking to get 3 RIR chicks and 3 BPR chicks in early summer. Right now, we're learning all we can and in the process of building our coop. We're in Old CO city.
I'm looking to get 3 RIR chicks and 3 BPR chicks in early summer. Right now, we're learning all we can and in the process of building our coop. We're in Old CO city.
Thank you everyone for you kindness and welcoming. And thank you to the WA people as that is my home state! I will definitely use the suggestions you've given for introducing our pets to the baby birds this upcoming summer.
Now, I need to locate some chicks!
Hi,
My name is Red. I'm in Colorado Springs. My boyfriend and I are looking to start a backyard flock this upcoming summer. We've done a lot of research and decided to go with Plymouth Rocks and RI Reds. I'm thinking starting with four chicks total. He's talking about starting with six and...