Seeking any advice or similar experiences from those who've been there. Two of my 5 hens are laying. The first started laying before we finished building the coop's nesting box. She dug her own little nest in the corner of the coop (though not dark or private), which just happens to be under the...
My little red Hazel is 2 weeks old and is my biggest chick with the most feathers. I was admiring her feathers today, telling her how pretty she is, when I decided Hazel needed a photoshoot. These are my favorite shots of her. I love the colors and patterns on her feathers. No offense to my...
I'm seeking advice for a toe injury on one of my 2 week old chicks. She had the injury when I brought her home from the feed store at 2 days old. Her toe looked broken or deformed. It was curved upward and appeared to have a little bruise on it. It did not seem to affect her at all.
As days...
Hi everyone, I am as new as a newbie can be. After a long search, I found my perfect homestead on several acres and sold my home in the suburbs. I'm getting settled in and am planning to start raising hens for eggs (and to be my feathery companions) in May or June. My very handy husband is at...