So I have been looking at the quail pen thread for a while and noticed the majority of the birds were kept on wire. Is there a reason for this? I was wanting to keep mine similar to my chickens. Which is an elevated coop with a run underneath. Is this an ok way to keep quail in this kind of...
So I have been thinking about getting ducks for a while(khaki Campbell's) and have been trying to figure out a good setup. Here is what I was thinking I would build a big predator proof run for them. This Is where they would spend most of here time. In it they would have a shelter, there food...
So I just recently went to the fair and looked at all of the different kinds of chickens there. This was the first time I had ever heard a rooster crow and was surprised about how quiet it was. Then I heard a silkie rooster crow and it wasn't loud at all. So my question is are silkies generally...
So I am thinking about getting two or three ducks either pekin or khaki Campbell's. I have heard they are more work than chickens which isn't surprising saying how easy chickens are but i am wonding how much time they need every day.
So I heard that guineas protect the flock from predators is this true? Also how loud are they? I heard they where very loud.
One more question could I just have 1 if they lived with my chickens.
I have four barred rock pullets that are about three weeks old. My question is when can they go out inside there coop. I live in nc and it doesn't drop below 65 at night.
I am new to chickens and the guy I got them from said that they could carry some diseases. So I try to wash my hands after working with them. My question for you guys is what are experiences with chickens making people sick. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
So when my four barred rock pullets grow up I would love to let them free range in my fenced in 1/3 acre backyard. Unfortunately we live in front of a big marshy pond which is home to several different hawks. I would love to know if there are any ways I could protect my chickens besides putting...
So I just got my four barred rock pullets I would like my pet dog (half lab/half hound) to be outside with my chickens. She has killed a couple of bird in the past but doesn't seem to bother with the chickens. My question is how do I train her to not mess with the chickens?
Ps: she is very...
So I just picked up four barred rock chicks they are about two weeks old. I really want them to be tame and friendly what is the best way to accomplish this.