I just moved into a house and the homeowner has two chickens and one Guinea. She didn't want them so I decided to keep them. I found out that the homeowner built a coop and the chickens didn't want to live in it. So they decided to sleep in the tree above the coop. They are Semi-wild because...
I tried to introduce my BO chicken to flock last night after she had successfully raised chicks. I live in a suburban area not needing anymore chickens, I purchased meat chickens (Cornish rocks). I noticed she was no longer interested in the BIG chicks. I took her out after 5 weeks. Last night I...
My 18 week old BR out of the blue goes into nesting box 2 times in 15 minutes while free ranging. This has not happened before. I am wondering when we should expect eggs from her. She has not squatted yet. Thanks!
My Black Australorp has her tail down. She always had it down since she was 6 weeks old. What I am reading is that it could be internal or because she is low in the pecking order. I have not found anything that matches this case. I feed the yogurt frequently. Thanks!
I am planing on getting a rooster. I want to know what breed to get. I LOVE the BO breed. I have never had a rooster. What do you recommend. I also need him kid-friendly. What do you think about EE or BO rooster? I would also like to hatch chicks too. Thanks!
My chickens have been sleeping in the nesting boxes every night for the past 2 weeks, ever since I introduced them. I do not want to have to block off the nesting boxes because I do not want to have to move the the cover in the morning. The sleeping beauties are 16 weeks old. From what I read...
My chickens are 14 wks. old. I am new at chicken keeping. I would like to know what behaviors to look for in my chickens when they are about to lay an egg. I read that chickens pace when ready to lay but is there something else to look for?
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