I’ve read that silkies must have non-medicated feed and vitamins in the water. Is this true? Can they handle medicated chicken feed? I’ve got chicks that are 2 weeks old and on the non-medicated with the vitamin water. They are thriving.:idunno
I have a hen who has been broody for a week. I just ordered fertile eggs online and I will slip them under her as soon as I receive them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated indeed! Thanks! :fl
I had heard here that silkies are not good for eating. Today in a market flyer (from the Hong Kong market) they have silkie chickens for $7.99 each. Needless to say I was surprised!!
I have 15 hens, all brown egg layers. I need to find homes for 5 of them. They are picking at eachother in the space they are in. I can't expand it so I have to downsize so every one will be happy. They are almost a year old. They are from Mcmurray hatchery. I live in southern CA near Los...
I have 15 hens, 25 weeks old. They have just started to lay regularly. Now they are eating the eggs!! They have plenty of water, oyster shell, and lay mash. Should I get some game cock mix, as I heard its higher in protein? I've ordered ceramic eggs to help! This is very frustrating!! I...
How much will I need to start? We are finishing up the last minute details and I have no idea? And building the coop in such heat makes my boyfriend so grouchy!!
What exactly does spraddle foot look like? I've used newspapers before, many years ago and never noticed any problems. How long does it take to develop?
Hi! I'm new to this site! I really like it so far! I'm not new to raising chickens, but still welcome lots of advice. Nothing beats experience!! Looking forward to meeting/talking with you all!
Has anyone used the deep litter method with a large cardboard box? This is my first time with chicks in a city setting. The last time I had ¼ acre and a well established flock. They are in the basement right now! All suggestions will be appreciated! Thanks