How soon should I be able to tell the difference. I got 5 breeds, 4 hens and one rooster each. They're 4 weeks old today. Also how long can I keep them together before I separate them. Any tips on telling the difference? They are all egg layers, Rhode Island Red, Buff Orphingtons, Dommers, White...
Just needing some info on housing roosters. I live in Southwest Va. near the Kentucky, West Viginia border. Everyone that has fighting roosters keeps them in a really small enclosure. Sometimes wire with a tarp for the roof, and sometimes just a 55 gallon barrel cut out. Usually the wire...
Just wondering do I need a ramp up to my nest boxes or will they fly up when its time. The chicks are only 4 weeks old but its warm enough to put them in the coop now. If anybody has pics that would help. Maybe a board along the front for a porch and a ramp at one end? Like I said just wondering?
Well I went down to the post office this morning, and no chicks. They shipped Saturday was told delivery today.I'm really worried now that they all won't make it. I just don't think they should ship on Saturday knowing it will take at least one more day to arrive.
Chicks coming in Monday. I have 25 total coming from Murray. Mcmurray. 5 each of RIR, BO, Dommers, White leghorn, and Delawares. I have all my basic supplies. 2 feeders, 2 waterers, 2 heat lamps, starter crumbles, pine shavings, thermometers, and poultry nuttridrench. I will be building a...
Whats the latest we can get by with setting eggs in Southwest Virginia? I'd like to really get a clutch set off this year as long as I have time. I know there are variables such as weather and coop size but what is the general consensus. Southwest Va. means right next to Ky. and West Va.
Hey everybody, I have a question. I bought 9 hens from a lady, a couple of dommers, 4 Delawares, and 3 mixed breed. I have a couple of roosters also, and one banty rooster. The hens won't sit on the eggs, I have read alot on this forum and tried several different things and no luck. A friend...