I'm wondering if there's any dogs on the smaller side that will protect my flock from foxes? My hubby isnt a dog person and I'm trying to find ways to convince him to get q guard dog after a recent fox attack. Any recommendations on dogs and how to convince my ridiculously stubborn husband are...
A couple of days ago a fox visited the property. My chickens were free ranging whilst I was inside and it left when I went out,not having attacked my girls which I thought was odd. I was sitting outside looking into why it may have done that shortly after and it came back and attacked my girls...
Hi all. I have let mt Araucana's and Wyandottes roam together and now have my Glw sitting on eggs. My roo is a lavender Araucana (with a little brown on him)and I'm wondering what the chicks will look like? This is the first time I've had a hen sit on eggs so it's rather exciting. Xxoo
I discovered black spots on Hilde's comb this morning, and noticed her sneezing. She was happy roaming the yard as usual and seemed ok otherwise. It's winter and has been very cold, yet it doesn't seen like frostbite to me? Hilde is kept with 2 other Wyandottes which show no signs of being...
I bought two point of lay chickens a week ago and they have been kept confined in their coop for the past week. This morning one was found dead with no visible signs of injury except a couple of feathers missing. They were both fine the last I looked. Any thoughts on what killed it? The coop is...
Greetings from Australia. A friend of mine linked me to this site when I asked her for help in naming a chicken coop I just purchased. I've never owned chickens before and am enjoying learning all I can about keeping them while I wait for my coop to arrive. I want a few chickens primarily for...