Just, and I mean just, got home with my newest chicks and when taking them from the hatchery box to put them in the brooder I noticed one had a splayed leg. She seems to be doing "ok" getting around so I am hesitant to apply the band-aid leg brace if I don't need to. I have replaced the paper...
Just wondering if anyone has taken advantage of the free chick that Myer offers in exchange for a promise to use the bird to donate to the food pantry (eggs or meat). I have ordered 1 (limit) with each of my orders and was not sure what to expect, pullet or roo. Really does not matter, just...
I am nearing completion on my coop and I am concerned about having too much ventilation and need some ideas. I will describe as I go, thank you for your advice and help!
Front of the coop. The majority of wind and rain / snow blows from this side so we decided to completely enclose the roof...
The two most questionable are posted first, and then a couple of group shots, although they are not in the same order in both, lol. Thanks in advance for any help! Oh, and don't mind the mess, treat time (yogurt)!!
Geeze, they grow so fast, I swear overnight they grew double the size! I think I may have 3 cockerels and 3 pullets, but not positive on one of them so it could go either way. I am so in love with them all, each has a different personality! And before you ask I know the white one isn't a...
Our chicks are 1 week old today and I couldn't resist getting pictures of them today as we leg banded them (zip ties). I am of course not sure if they are pullets or roosters yet, but I took my best guess by the way they are developing, fast / slow. Enjoy! I put girls names in Pink and boys in...
I placed my order with Myer today...
I think "chicken math" is already a problem for me...
Pick up end of March...
3 Buff Orphington Hens
3 Rhode Island Red Hens
3 Colombian Wyandotte Hens
3 Barred Rock Hens
1 ?? (Myer Meal Maker)
20 Meats...
Pick up Beginning of June...
2 Easter Egger...
I placed my order with Myer today...
Pick up end of March...
3 Buff Orphington Hens
3 Rhode Island Red Hens
3 Colombian Wyandotte Hens
1 Light Brahma Roo
20 Meats...
Pick up Beginning of June...
2 Easter Egger Hens
2 Buckeye Hens
2 Salmon Faverolle Hens
1 Salmon Faverolle Roo...
Nope, I don't have any chickens "yet" but I am planning, and planning, and gathering, and craigslist stalking, and questioning, and did I mention planning? I am very excited to be just beginning the journey into being a chicken farmer and everyone who even looks like they want to talk to me is...