Hi everyone; haven't been on the forum for a while. I got my sweet chickens a little more than a month ago--three Silver Ameraucanas, a Buff Cochin, and a Speckled Sussex. Unfortunately, it was apparent early on that one of my Ameraucanas was a rooster. He's always been darker than the others...
I got my babies last night. I am such a nervous chicken-mama--I woke up every two hours and had to check on them. Eeee! I can't bear to think about the fact that some of them might now be ladies. :( The breeder I got them from said most places can only guarantee 80-90% sexing accuracy. How many...
I got a used coop on Craigslist. It's a nice, 4x8 one and well-constructed. I was so pleased 'cause I'm a poor student and not skilled at woodworking.
The problem is that it's a little dirty. The last owners had it sitting vacant in their yard for a while after their chickens moved out. It...
Sigh. I'm sure that everyone who gets chickens panics about building their coop, and I've been looking on here for a week trying to find plans that look simple enough for me to follow--but I can't find any!
I was so excited. I had a FREE coop all lined up, and the man would even deliver it. But...
Hello, all! I am just starting out--both with raising chickens and with this forum. I wanted to ask you seasoned veterans for your advice. So. . .
1. What is one thing you wish you'd known before you started raising chickens? What is the most valuable thing you've learned?
2. Would stage should...
Hello my soon-to-be chicken friends! I am Shreenith and I am determined to raise chickens in my backyard. I live with two other girls and I'm in a six-year doctoral program, so I'll be here for a while.
I am requesting all your best tips, tricks, and help. I know virtually nothing about...