Ok so we have 8 eggs incubating for the last 22 days. The humidity is up to 65-80 throughout the lockdown period but they are still not pipping or peeping. We have candled and 4 out of the 8 look promising. Should this be taking as long as it is for them to hatch? By the way, this is our first...
Bad news on the homestead tonight. Went to shut up the chickens and one of them was
missing. Went and found that it was over the hill DEAD!!! Her head was missing and down into her neck and back had been eaten. Any ideas on what the predator was?
Bad news on the homestead tonight. Went to shut up the chickens and one of them was
missing. Went and found that it was over the hill DEAD!!! Her head was missing and part down into his neck and back had been eaten. Any ideas on what the predator was?
I have a couple of questions for the chicken experts out there about egg laying and maturity in hens. What age do you think that the chickens below are and how much longer before they start to lay eggs? Also, what breed is the white chicken as I was told she was a full blooded Wyandotte but I...
Went out to the coop to let the chickens out a minute ago and found that my Dominequer had one of her eyes closed. After inspecting her further she was not as active as normal and was not eating but just resting. She was fine yesterday and she doesn't really have any other signs of sickness. Is...
So, I'm new to the chicken scene and have a few questions that need to be cleared up and with all this chicken knowledge lying around I might as well use it! First question, should I keep food in both the coop and the run for the birds? Also, should I mix in grit and oyster shells or should I...
Hello everybody!!! I bought these this orangish color chicken out of a local trader and the man and woman said that it was a red sex link chicken but it doesn't look like one?!?! Some one please help figure this mystery out. I thought that it may be either a Welsummer or a RSL? If you have some...
I have been seeing a lot of talk about the best insect snack for chickens. I was just wondering what is the most nutritious and easiest to grow and best to save money? Also, if you have any insect growing setups please post pictures...Thanks!!!
I am going to start building a chicken coop soon and was wondering about the drapery Add-A-Moter model D20? I have seen several videos about how they work and was just wondering about the reliability of the motors over extended periods of time. I have also looked into other ways for automatic...
It would be interesting to know how many people view your page. I think that there should be a counter at the bottom of the page or so that tells how many people have stopped by to look at the job that you have done. Is there anywhere I can see this information? If not maybe this could be...
How do I add a new coop to the BYC website if I am a new member?I am working on designs as of now and would like to add my progress as I go so that people can follow along. Do I have to be a member for so long or respond to so many forum question? Thanks for your answers...