If there is anyone in the Southern Illinois area who would like to have a few 4 mo old pullets or cockerals please let me know. 21 chickens is a little too many to manage for us. 4 barred roos especially need new homes. :)
Hi everyone. I was just wondering what you use for nesting boxes filler. My girls do not like the straw we used. They kick it all out. I am happy to say I have received my first three eggs this week and I am thrilled beyond words.
In my flock of 21, I believe I have 19 pullets and 2 cockerals. They are all around four months old. Barred Rocks, Black sex-links, White Leghorns, and Rhode Island Reds. The cockerals are Barred, they have been viciously attacking my pullets. Should I separate them from the rest of the flock or...
My new chicks are pecking each other so badly that they almost killed one. My husband had to separate him from the rest so he could heal up. What causes this and how can stop it?
Hi everyone, after several years of being chickenless, I am renewing my flock. Today I purchased 6 Rhode Island reds, 6 White leghorns, and three blacks. Then are happily cheeping away in my kitchen in the brood box. Can't wait to share the progress of my girls. Couldn't resist, added six lil...