Hello All, last week I purchased a new flock consisting of 4 each of Rhode Island Reds, Buff Orpingtons and Black Australorps. Since then I have found 2 of the Reds dead. The first time several of the other chickens were pecking at its carcass and i found the second one tonight when i closed...
Hello all. I am planning to start a small backyard flock in the spring. I will probably start with 6-8 hens. My question is, is there a breed of rooster that is noteably quieter than others? Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Mike