This afternoon somehow the door to their small coop popped open. By the time i saw this, as it is inside of main coop, the flock was out just grazing as far away from coop as they could be. A few of the broodys feathers were outside the door and i feared the worst. However when i looked in the...
I live just south of Tucson AZ and temps are still moderate. Lows in the high 40s to mid 50s. I had a young blue Ameraucana go broody but she wasnt on any eggs. So after about a week I placed some eggs from the ccl hen under her and yep they hatched. I had originally placed an additional 2 eggs...
I have 4 young hens who just recently started laying. I believe the eggs are fertile as i have 2 roosters who are quite active ;). At the moment I am getting 1 to 2 eggs a day.she would like 6. Can I just collect, store round end up in carton, and store in cool house? How many days? Anything...
I live in the desert and right now the prickly pear fruit are ripening all over. The chickens love them. I pick the really red ripe ones, shake them in a pan with some sand to knock the main prickles off and they go crazy
Guarantees on sexed chickens is kinda useless. They really cost so little to start. By the time u have invested your energy in them and discover you jave a roo getting the money back is pointless. You are now stuck with a bird you have no use for, other than eye candy, and one less hen you...
I actually purchased 2. They are batting 500 lol. Called and showed them picture. They agree it is a roo. If in fact he lays sn egg I will send them a check for 5 dollars
Bought sexed chicks in march. This ss appenzellee really has me vexed. I have a window to make a claim to vendor but dont want to look too stupid. So could I have some opinions on roo or pullet. 11 weeks old yesterday