We finally finished our chicken run over the weekend! My girls and one boy are really enjoying the fresh air and I can stand in the dining room or kitchen window and watch them and I LOVE it!! Yesterday I noticed they slipped back into their coop so I stood at the kitchen window and hollered...
When we got our chicks we picked out 8 RSL and we were told the other 4 were New Hampshires. Looking at all the pics and info regarding NH's I'm not so sure that's what we got. Can anyone help me determine the breed? They have feathery legs/feet also, I don't think it is to visible in the pic...
When we got our chicks we picked out 8 RSL and we were told the other 4 were New Hampshires. Looking at all the pics and info regarding NH's I'm not so sure that's what we got. Can anyone help me determine the breed? They have feathery legs/feet also, I don't think it is to visible in the pic...
My husband and I went to our local feed bin the other day looking for a rooster to add to our bunch. I've been reading about which breeds are more docile than others and thought I had my facts straight when I ordered 3 roosters. I ordered 3 RIR's thinking I read they were not very aggressive...
What size would you recommend for 12 hens. We have 4 NH and 8 RSL. My husband and I were thinking 8X8. We live in Northern Wisconsin so we are guessing when the weather gets bitter cold they will spend some time inside. Does 8X8 sound big enough? This is our first flock so I'm figuring I will be...
I love these girls. There are two in particular who have really stole my heart. Eating out of my hand. The one up higher I named Elizabeth after my camera hog sister and the red sex link with short feathers is named Taylor after my no fear daughter!
What is the general opinion on having a rooster? We have 12 chicks as of this past Sunday. They are 2-3 weeks old so a long way from going outside. We are not sure if we should put a rooster with them or not. They are egg layers New Hampshire and Red Sex Link. I am a chicken idiot so any help...
What is the general opinion on having a rooster? We have 12 chicks as of this past Sunday. They are 2-3 weeks old so a long way from going outside. We are not sure if we should put a rooster with them or not. They are egg layers New Hampshire and Red Sex Link. If all goes well I plan on adding...