My old flock (3 hens) will not stop harassing my new flock (2 hens). I've introduced them gradually for several months. I've had them separated right next to each other as the pullets were growing. After 2 months I placed the new 4 month old hens into the coop. I've tried to place them into...
Does anybody have experience with Jersey Giant/Barred Rock cross breed for meat? I hear different things about JG. Slow growth equals bad taste or slow growth has more flavor. But since these are a cross would that still be an issue with the slow growth and how old would be the optimum time...
Hi Yall,
I have 2 sexlink and 1 Barred Rock. They are currenly 4 weeks old. I just built my nesting box, but realized the opening is only 7 inches wide by 10 inch height. Inside the box is 12x12x12 inch. Is the opening big enough for the chickens to enter with out injuring themselves? Also...
I just built a coop and trying to figure out how to handle the poop. What do you think? Is it better to have a deep litter method or poopboard. I have 3 hens and don't mind cleaning once a week. Would prefer less maintenance but if I need to clean more often then I will.
Hi everyone. I'm planning on building a coop and getting chickens and was wondering if chickens would fly off a cliff. My backyard abuts a cliff and its about a 30 ft drop. I wanted to let them roam around.