Neighbors dog killed my rooster and injured 2 of my hens today. My wife was home and witnessed the attack but couldn't get out there fast enough. One hen seems like she'll fine but I don't think the other will make it. We live in NH and I like to give the girls a chance to free range so...
I recently acquired two 1 yr old hens to add to my flock of 5. I have them quarantined in a separate shed for safety. The rooster knows they're there, he's looked at them through a window and can obviously hear them. The flock free ranges every afternoon and puts themselves to roost by 7:15...
I have a small flock consisting of 1 BR cockerel and 4 pullets of diff breeds all 21 wks old. He is constantly trying to mate with the girls but they haven't started laying yet. When they finally do lay, will the eggs be fertile? Is he old enough to get the job done??? My kids (me too) really...
Hello everyone. I'm new to this chicken addiction, but I've been following and learning from this site for a few months now. What an amazing resource you all are. Thank you!
This has been quite the journey so far. I ordered 6 chicks online from mypetchicken, a plymouth barred rock "sassy"...