So I have this bantum I think is a Silkie. Any ideas on what color it is and gender? As a chick it appeared brown with various markings, now it looks gray. I have attached a chick photo and a photo at 6 1/2 weeks. You have all been so helpful with the other, I figured I would give this one a...
So I am brand new to chickens and I have my pullets on a starter feed (they are 6 1/2 weeks). When do I switch them off the starter feed? What do I switch them too? Also, this may be a strange question, but can I give them a bath? Like I said, I am a newbie...Any help would be appreciated.
I have a few questions, I just moved my girls into their coop and I have a few questions. First, what type of ground covering should I use for the coop? What type of ground covering should I put in the nesting box? My pullets are almost 7 weeks old, how long do I need to keep the light in the...
I got her 6 weeks ago, and I had ordered a Rhode Island Red, I had my doubts from the beginning since she is a lot lighter than I anticipated, but now she has some black on her...I am VERY new to chickens, so I thought I would seek the advice of the more experienced. She is 6 1/2 weeks old. Any...
This is a 6 1/2 weeks old Easter Egger, and she/he seems awfully pretty for a girl...what do you all think? I ave no idea, this is my first flock, and everyday I think at least one of them is a cockerel...I am sure I will be asking the same questions about the others soon
I am new to having backyard chickens. I just got my first 10 chicks 6 weeks ago, and have been visiting this site regulary, and thought I should become a member. My flock includes Easter Eggers, Barred Rocks, a Rhode Island Red, an Anacona, Silver Marans and a Silkie bantam.