We live in the hill country and have good soil at our house. The coop and run are under a HUGE oak tree and a pecan tree. The breeze is good here, too. I almost never see them panting, but if I do, I go out and wet the soil. They dig holes and seem to enjoy that. I give them frozen fruit if it's...
Well, I'm not sure if my hen is bearded or not. I don't show them, so I've never thought about it...she's just fluffy everywhere. I don't see "more" bonus fluff around her neck. My rooster definitely does not have one!
Thanks for your advice, and I will keep an eye on them around the 6-8 week...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I've had chickens for 10 years, but only a few at a time. I think the most I've had at once is seven.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have one rooster, three hens, and four chicks
(3) What breeds do you have...
Good morning,
This is my very first ever batch of chicks. I'm very attached to the two parents, and so I wanted chicks to increase my own little flock. I know that I have a good shot at getting a rooster or two from my four chicks. If so, I will have to find them homes (as I only have one...