One of my four girls has gone broody. It's been 3 days and she just sits in the nesting box all ruffled up and growling if anyone comes near. She even went as far as pushing the walkway out of the coop door so the other chickens can't walk up there. I have been moving her periodically so she can...
Now that they are older, I decided it was time to figure out what 3 of my girls are. I got the best pictures I possibly could. Any help would be appreciated!!!
#1 Francesca
#2 Helen of Troy
#3. Lady
I'm pretty sure one of my 4 girls has fowl pox. At first I just thought she had been pecked a few times but now I see she has black scabs forming above her eyes, on her beak, waddle, and comb. I'm a new chicken mommy so I have no idea what to do! Any help would be very much appreciated.
It's lubber time again here in Florida. Are they safe for the girls to eat? Is there a safe pesticide to use that will effectively kill these stupid things before they kill everything else?
I noticed them today in the coop, a spider that has taken up residence in one of the corners has been...
These are my girls (I hope they are girls!), Helen, Francesca, Morgana, and Lady. I got them at a farm supply store a couple weeks ago. Any ideas?! I'm new to the chicken world. Thanks!!!
PS. They seem to hate the paparazzi so this was the best I could get!
I am new to the art of having chickens, actually I don't even actually have chickens yet! I did just get a coop with a run from a neighbor and we are so excited. I live in Tampa, Fl with my husband, 17 month old son, and mother. She has wanted chickens since I can remember, but now we are aware...