I have 3 of my 11 hens that have a bald spot at the base of their tails. It is about 1-1/2 " in diameter. We do have a rooster but I never see him or the other hens pecking at them. The area is not irritated or red looking. When they molt do they lose all their feathers in one area like this?
I have a Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Rooster who is mean. He is 13 weeks old as are my 12 hens. He grabs them by the side of the neck while they struggle to get loose. He does not mount them. He is so aggressive that he actually keeps them from leaving the coop to go to the run by blocking the...
Hello, everyone! I'm a newbie at raising chickens. The feed I've been using is Hubbard Developer, non-medicated food. The chicks (who are 4 weeks old today) seem to like it but it is so full of dust which seems like a waste. I live in York County, Pennsylvania, and am wondering what...
Looking for info on where to buy pullets. My husband I are planning to start our flock of "ladies" once the snow melts and the ground dries enough to start building the coop. Would really appreciate any help that can be offered.
Hi! My husband and I are getting ready to start our flock of "backyard ladies". Wondering if anyone has a suggestion for where to buy pullets. We're going to have to wait for the snow to melt and the land to dry out before we can build the coop but I'm starting to do my research for buying...
We live in York County, PA, and are getting ready to buy pullets but we don't know where the best place is. Does anyone have any experience buying pullets in York or Lancaster County?