So I got these chicks today and it's supposed to be three arucanas and three red sex links..... But after looking at chick pictures- I'm not so sure AND I'm hoping they're all poulets...
Ok I have three 7mo old leghorns. I bought them from a lady 3 weeks ago. Several days after I brought them home, one started to cough, sneeze a little, and breathe with her mouth open. Almost two weeks later a second hen started sneezing. Now they all three have runny noses and two have runny...
this is my first flock and they were born between March 19 and April?? I noticed today that 5 out of the 8 hens have NO feathers on their stomachs!! Their skin is white not red and otherwise they seem fine. What's happening?!?!
this is my first flock and they were born between March 19 and April?? I noticed today that 5 out of the 8 hens have NO feathers on their stomachs!! Their skin is white not red and otherwise they seem fine. What's happening?!?!
this is my first flock and they were born between March 19 and April?? I noticed today that 5 out of the 8 hens have NO feathers on their stomachs!! Their skin is white not red and otherwise they seem fine. What's happening?!?!
My chickens started laying Tuesday. I got 4 eggs on Thursday and Friday and only 3 eggs yesterday and today. Is that normal? Do I need to worry about anything? I really do not know what to expect. I have 8 hens and I do know that not all of them are laying yet...
So this is Hattie and she's almost 5 months old. Her coloring is different from my other birds and I'm really starting to wonder if she's a rooster except I don't see any of the other Roo characteristics. Help please :)
Hello! My moms boss has hatched some RIR and silkie chicks for me which has been wonderful! However right now I have to have two brooder boxes going. The 5 in one box are all between 5 and 6 weeks old. The other brooder box right next to that one (they're clear tubs) contains 7 chicks with the...
We are almost finished with our coop and have been agonizing over picking a coop name! Here are the most recent pictures of the coop. We desperately need your help, have fun!! And thanks :)
So here I am, about to embark on the great chicken adventure and I'm looking for some great tips and tricks! No need to reinvent the wheel right??
(I will have 6-8 hens)
What's the best coop design?
Sand as coop litter? In run?
Covered run?
Poop boards?
Best roosts?
Inside coop layout?
Thanks...