I have two hens (Wyandotte & Australorp) sitting on 6 fertile eggs each. They are due to hatch in approximately 6 days.
The layboxes they are sitting in are elevated off the ground. The chicks won’t be able to get in and out on their own. I want to move them to a ground hutch (also to protect...
I've noticed a growth on one of my bird's nose. It's near the base of her comb (pea) and comes down to her nostrils (see photos). I dont know what it is. Can anyone help?
I have been meaning to post pictures of my chickens for the experts to tell me what sex they are, but only now am i getting around to it. This is my first little flock of chickens i have raised and they are a mixed flock so I've tried to keep in mind their differences may be partly breed, rather...
This is the chook house and run my hubby put up for me on Christmas Eve. We have just started with raising chickens. They are still babes (3 weeks) so I keep them in a brooder at the moment. We live in a fairly warm climate and I just wanted a simple place for them to lay eggs and roost over...
G’day fellow chicken lovers. I have had chicks now for a little over 2 weeks and have been visiting this website for a few months now. It has been a great resource! There is a great wealth of expertise to be found. So, thanks :)
I live in the suburbs of Perth, Australia and wanted a small...