I lost my first chicken today. Let them out of the run this morning and left for a short time. When I came back, I didn't see any of them. I checked the coop and saw most of them inside, and then noticed 4 under a bush that ran toward me when they saw me. Then, on the outside of the run, I...
I am in the middle of building my run (15 x 40) and am wondering what people think is the best way to cover it up to protect from hawks (our neighbor lost a few to red-tailed hawks before covering up with aviary netting). It seems that poultry fencing or netting could work, but could that...
Ordered from McMurray back in May, the Brown Egg Layer special, and they told me they'd be shipping this week, and notifying me of when they shipped. No notice from mcMurray, but this morning at 6:30 the p.o. calls and tells me the chicks are there. Bad timing, but me and kids pick them up 40...
I didnt even order my chicks yet, but am looking ahead. I assume you make sure they are clean, and then just eat. But I am a rookie, so want to be sure. Is there anything else necessary? Is there any other difference between backyard chicken eggs and store eggs (besides the obvious) that I...