Hi, I'm a returning member. I joined up when I first got chickens 8 years ago. Only two of the original flock are left, and I'm planning to raise local rare breeds this time.
I have three new mixed-breed heritage hens, one of whom I hope will go broody this spring, so I can give her some...
I have a great flock of chickens that live comfortably in a converted bike shed but I'd love to raise some chicks and don't want to overstock the shed. So I'd like to move them to a barn nearby but don't know how I could train them to recognise the new home. Or would the chicks go to bed in the...
I'd be really grateful for your opinions as I'm very worried about my hens.
I have one older hen and 9 pullets. One of the pullets has started laying. They both go in the same next box although there is a choice of three. They argue over it the larger hen pecked the younger's crest, drawing...
Hello. I have recently been given two mature hens - one is laying but the other is not and she has a pink floppy comb. She looks healthy in every other way. However, she does visit the nesting box quite frequently but never lays an egg.
Does a pale comb indicate poor health generally or is it...