Is there some trick to get a rooster to stay out of the nest box? Or do I have to make new nest boxes up on the wall? Right now it's just a ground level box on the outside of the coop with a lid that lifts up. It always worked fine before. But now this darn rooster keeps trying to hide in it. He...
Thanks! I was afraid of that. My 4yo decided this was HER chicken and named it "Seagull" (haha), but she also wants her chicken to lay eggs... I guess she needs two chickens now LOL. I googled Hamburgs and I agree he looks like a cross.
Wondering if this is a hen or roo. It has started making somewhat rooster-like crowing sounds. I don't know what breed / breeds it is. It was a freebie mystery chicken from an acquaintance who didn't know what it was either LOL. It's 3.5 - 4 months old.
Thanks everyone!! I've joined a number of internet groups & forums over the years, and this is by far the quickest welcome I've seen! You guys are great .
I'm trying to narrow down breeds before I get 13yo's input. So far I think I like Buff Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, & Brahmas. I'm looking for...
Hi everyone! This forum is great!
I'm a homeschooling mom of 7, from almost-1yo up to almost-13yo. We have 4 acres in Salmon Arm BC (2 acres usable), but so far our only animals are a dog & an indoor rabbit (and the turtle DH found on the road yesterday , that one is temporary!).
My...