I have new pics of the crew. I think I agree that they will be all hens. The one has a split beak? Not sure what else to call it. Any advice? She's made it this far, so I think she's okay with it. Could it have happened today? I just never noticed it before, but they always hid. It's...
I picked up my baby duckling's yesterday. ( I was originally getting just muscovey, but I had to add three Rouen's as some of the muscovey's died). Happy mother's day everyone! What's the best think you got?
I have 3 EO's (Euskal Oiloased) that are about 4 months old (born the end of Jan) and 5 EE's that are about 6 weeks old. While they have been living in the same room together, the EE's are kept in a separate 'pen' which is surrounded by chicken wire. So the EO's have visible sight of the EE's...
I received 5 EE's and they are now about 6-7 weeks. Just wondering if these three are roos. They have thicker legs than the smaller ones and have different tail feathers. i know the pics aren't the best, but hopefully someone can help me. Or, should I wait a few more weeks before deciding...
Hi there, I know this has been addressed, but I can't find the specific post. I just picked up a trio of Buff Brahma last sunday and the Roo seems to be shaking his head a bit. There was something in the post about ear mites, could this be it? Or, something else? Should I just keep my eye on...
I've always had chicks from day olds and most of them became very friendly because I would handle them from day one. I just got 3 EO's that were born Jan 28, 5 EE's that are 3.5 weeks old and 3 year old Brahmas. Now, I knew the Brahmas weren't super friendly, not aggressive, just won't...
Well, I finally have the barn all set up for the chickens this am. But, I am so mad! I had called the feed store on Tues and again on Fri to set up what I wanted. Feeders, waterers, poultry fencing and feed. Now, personally, I do not like the pellets and wanted grain type feed. I expressley...
Just a question, but I've always been told, by the farm supply house and the hatchery people, that the birds have to be off chick starter and medicated feed for a bit before culling. Since I'd like some cornish hens when I do get some meat birds, I want to know how to get around this. Any ideas??
I am just wondering if anyone has any recipes for homemade food for chickens or ducks? Organic seems to be a little harder to get up here and I might be able to get the separate ingredients, but I need amounts to get. Anyone have any ideas??
Hi everyone. While not totally new to chickens, I'm just foraying into the unchartered territory (for me) if specific chicken breeds. I found this site while looking for chicken tractor designs that I could alter for my personal situation. Some great designs by the way. I will be looking for...