I got my girl because she was the all the rooster's favorite where she was and couldn't be let out of her little coop without fear of injury. She was hatched with twisted toes that never corrected and she walked a little oddly. But she's very sweet and fit right into my girl only group, getting...
Need some ideas. One of my chicks that I picked up from the feed store yesterday is really week, won't eat or drink on her own. I can get some water with electrolytes in her with an eye dropper, but that's it. The food is medicated crumbles that I made into a mashed gruel, and I can't get it in...
if there are only the two of them, with no females to compete for? I read that they'd mate eachother, but is it harmful for them? It doesn't SOUND very good! I'd keep just one drake, but I also read they need ducky company. I wanted a boy because I read they are quieter, and my HOA has...
Hi All,
Do crowing roosters teach other roosters to crow?
I'm not really supposed to have chickens, but I got some girls at the feed store in March, as they grew....one is a rooster. Mine are VERY quiet. Almost zero noise, and the roo has made no noise at all. I've found a home for him if he...
Hello All!
You have a wonderful forum here. I've been lurking a while trying to learn as much as possible before getting my chicks and getting a coop/run up. I had a pet RIR hen as a little girl, but I did none of the caring for her...just the petting
I'm in the West side of WA state with a...