I have 2 Barred Rock hens that are each over a year old. One is more motherly than the other but neither is broody. I'm wondering if I get a small order of Cornish Xs if my hens will take care of the chicks? Does anyone have experience with this?
Up until a couple of days ago I had 2 barred rocks and one that was laying at 24 weeks. I was very concerned that the other may be a rooster. I have posted pics below of the bird in question. But today I found 2 eggs in the nest box so I guess my question has been answered. I just thought that...
I just picked up 3 barred rock and 3 cornish X chicks on Wednesday from Estes Hatchery. I picked up 5lbs of their chick starter while I was there. When I got home I put a small bowl of the Greener Pastures recipe that I soaked for a few hours in the brooder along with the feeder full of the...
It rained today and on my way from the mailbox I noticed a small worm on the driveway. I brought it to my 2 day old chicks and dropped it in the brooder. At first they all just stood around it checking it out. I stopped watching the after a couple of minutes and sure enough, after I walk away...
I am looking for Barred Rock chicks or pullets. I would prefer chicks but I will consider pullets as it is so late in the season. Please email me if you have any for sale.