Good morning everyone. My silkie Marilyn's clutch is not hatching. I'm not sure if it's been too cold in the Northeast the past few weeks. Finally the warm weather is here. We're on day 25. She's such a great mom. When would you recommend I give her another batch? Last year she sat 2 cycles in a...
So here's the problem... I have this gorgeous Barred Rock roo Eddie. He's over breeding my 10 hens. I've had to use a chicken saddle on one of them and looks like a couple more will need them soon. His claws and spurs are not the issue. The issue is he's a very amorous rooster. Doing what roos...
Just converted our shed into a chicken coop. It's awesome...and big! My question is..is it more important for the roosts or nesting boxes to be closer to the window for light? Or does it matter at all? Thanks for your expertise!
Tell me o great ones what you think... do I need a rooster to protect my hens? I'm only going to free range them for a short time right before dusk every day. Are roosters always agressive to "all" as in animals and people? I remember as a kid my mom had a couple of honery old roos but I don't...
I'm looking at my coop that was bought to house 10-15 chickens. It's The Ranch from The Chicken Saloon. The size of the coop is 39 1/2 wide ( not including nesting boxes jutting out further on each side) x 41 1/2 deep not including height. How much room inside are my girls going to need to be...
I was raised with all sorts of birds, bantams, guineas, ducks, geese, doves, etc. Will be getting my Buff Orpingtons the end of this month and can't wait. It will be so much fun for the family and great add on chores for the kids and grandkids. Love this site!!! Thanks for all the info. I expect...