Photos are not the best. I think the three browny may be pullets but the spotty ones I just dont know. All 4 months old except the black and gold spotty one which is about 12 weeks.Thanks
Hi, if there are the little bumps on the leg of a chicken is that always male? In other words, do hens ever get little bumps down there on their leg? Thanks
Hi I'm also new here..have been looking here for info for quite a while though. I have a mixed lot: a few Buff Orpingtons, couple of Rhode Island Reds, a couple of light Sussex, some bantom spangled Hamburgs ( I think) no roosters at the moment. Some new chickens I'm trying to work the gender of...
Does a sprinkler on a regular timer in the coop help with stinking hot weather? I read elsewhere damp soil led to other problems in the chicken yard. Thanks
My buff orp was injured and spent time away from the flock, on return to the yard the 2 Indian runners that live with them are chasing her everywhere....just her.many suggestions would be appreciated.
My favourite Buff Orpington was attacked by a local dog and had a gaping hole under her wing...I got it early and washed, disinfected and separated her...she stayed bright healthy and eating normally. But a week into her recovery, it became clear the hole was never going to heal.....so.....out...
I have three 11 week old or so all from the same RIR roo, after reading every thread and looking at each pic on here..I would appreciate a more experienced members view as to what to look for. The eggs came from a light sussex, RIR and a Buff Orpington. thanks I'm new so the photos will have to wait