I have a 30 week old Brabanter Rooster. He has been generally healthy until last night. I noticed when I went into the coop to close up for the evening, that he was roosting on the floor next to the hens and not up on the bars as he typically does. This morning, he was still there but with...
I have a 11.5 week old Delaware pullet. Our chickens are free range, on grass and other weeds. I give fresh water night and morning. they also have access to Dumor chicken crumbles. it has been between 45f at night and 75f during the days. no rain, no wind, no hot, sweltering sun.
Two...
I have had really poor results this year in adding to our laying flock. We have gotten 5 roos out of the 17 PULLET chicks purchased over the past 6 months. Now, I think I probably am being paranoid but, I think this Ancona may be a Cockerel (hatched 5.11.2013). Anyone want to tell me I am...
I have (4) Brabanter Cockrels for re-homing. I have (2) Cream and (2) Gold. Beautiful birds all with good dispositions. I received them in error from the hatcheries that I purchased my pullets from. 5 roos out of 17 birds all together is a bit too much for the girls. These guys have been...