My name is Patti and my sisters name is Crystal. We adopted 11 hens and 1 rooster that were abandoned in the woods and rescued by the local SPCA in January. This was our first time having chickens. We had 3 EE's, 3 Leghorn, 1 Amerucana, 4 Aussies and the roo was an EE. We converted part of one...
Just got a new 3 gallon waterer (plastic), and the water keeps pouring out. I have always had 1 gallon waterers so I don't know if this is because it is a larger one or what. Any suggestions on how to fix would be appreciated otherwise I will be returning it tomorrow.
Most of our eggs come out clean but if the egg is dirty we use a dry paper towel to wipe it. Never wash because it removes the bloom that protects the egg from bacteria getting in. If someone you are giving or selling eggs to questions it you can always tell them to look it up because they will...
Going to the show for the first time on Sunday the 9th. We have had chickens for a year now, and have never shown them. Can anyone tell me a little about the showing process, and what info you need to provide. Thanks and I can't wait to see everyones birds.
Yes, I'm taking the family to the farm show on saturday. Can't wait it is the first time going. We are in Wyoming County, and have 16 chickens as of today (we just got 6 new ones). New chickens make the new year especially good.
Welcome Jim, and Happy New Year. Sounds like you have a nice flock, good luck with it. We have had chickens for a year and are still learning new things on this site all the time; it is a wonderful source and community.
She has a single comb and yellow legs. Thank you for helping w/ breed Identification. We're still new to all this. Only got our first set last January apparently January is the month we get chickens.
brought them home today, here are some new and better pics. we are sure they are all girls but just want to clarify breed.
Taylor
Wynona
Shania
Reba
Loretta
Dolly
These chickens are being offered to us, and we would like to identify what they are before we accept them. The person who has them does not know any info on them as they are something their child brought home. We want to make sure that they are not bantams and that they will get along with our...