I have an Araucana pullet (approx 25 weeks old) that has been spending more time in the coop lately. Yesterday she laid near the nest box all day and today she hasn't left her roost. This is very unusual behavior. She normally sticks close to the other araucana roo and pullet that we have. Other...
I have 5 laying hens, 2 approaching laying age, a rooster that has just realized he is a rooster and 5 chicks from 8-12 weeks old. The chicks live in a pen inside the big coop. This way they safely get to know each other before the real introduction. I have been letting the chicks free range...
I have 5 chicks in a brooder in a spare room. There are 2- 4 week old easter eggers, 1- 6 week old sizzle and 2- 3 week old silkies. I was concerned about putting the various ages together but the seem to get along fine. All seem healthy with good appetites and lots of activity. My dilemma is...