So I got these off of Craigslist. They are four weeks old. The wonderful lady I bought them from said she craigslisted the parents and they hatched chicks. She says they are purebred Araucanas. I'm no chicken expert, so what do you guys think? Two are rumpless and one has very sporadic tail...
So I bought some hatching eggs off of Ebay. I won an auction for 8+ Golden Campine hatching eggs (received 12), but upon opening the carton I find light brown eggs. From everything that I have read, the eggs should be white. Are these Campine mutt eggs? Thanks in advance.
Looking for a Wyandotte hen in North Eastern Iowa. It doesn't have to be 8 weeks or older, but it is preferred.
I am also looking for already laying hens of various types. PM me or respond here. Thanks.
Hi, I live in Northeastern Iowa and am looking for pullets who lay neat-o colored eggs. I currently have 7 unsexed EE's, 2 New Hampshire pullets, and one Oprington pullet, but would like to add some more for color variety of eggs. If you have pullets that lay an unusual color of egg, or any...
New here. Hello all! I know this is nothing fun to look at and discuss, but what is it? I'm guessing big ball of poo. Two of six baby chicks has this. This is the worst case and she seems to not like it when I try to get it off. I've tried warm wash cloth, dunking the butt in warm water, etc and...
Hey guys. New here! I live in Northeast Iowa and am in the beginning of my journey to chickens! I like the idea of raising chickens for pretty much two reasons. 1) I become more sustainable 2) It would be a wonderful experience for my 3 children and I. Okay, maybe three reasons... 3) I become...