Pretty sure the Barred Rock on the left is a rooster...look at the size of that comb (compared to the one on the right)!! But this is my first go at chickens, so I could be guessing wrong. What do you think? And if so, any suggestions on how to possibly keep him. My biggest concern is the safety...
Two of my nine new chicks have small black plugs and I haven't been able to get them loosened with a warm washcloth, as suggested on many threads. Any other suggestions?? I'm terrified of losing any as this is my first time with chicks. Thanks so much!!
So I'm SUPER excited as a first timer to be getting my chicks this Tuesday. I have a few questions about the brooder situation that I haven't found anywhere in my searches.
My brooder will be a 50 gallon rubbermaid tote and I'm getting 9 chicks. How long can I expect to be able to keep them in...
Hello! I read the "mixing breeds" thread already, but it didn't quite answer my breed question because they had more than one of each breed.
I'm getting ready to order our chicks and we are first timers at this. We're getting 8 chicks for egg laying. My question for the chicken pros here is: Can...