Good morning, my silkie hatched a fertile egg labeled Light Sussex and this giant is what we got
I felt pretty sure she(?) was a pullet but she is enormous compared to my Chocolate Orpington who is already 6 months old. Seems to walk quite upright, dominant personality and has huge legs so I...
Hi, I bought a fertilized egg from a local breeder labeled "Sussex" for my broody Silkie to hatch. I posted a picture of her in a Sussex thread and got "that's not a Sussex" but not a mention of what she could be. She is now 12 weeks and still has a bit of pale yellow but her color is emerging...
Hi, all. My 20 week old Chocolate Orpington pullet has developed a significant limp. About 5 days ago I noticed her favoring a leg and resting a lot. Her middle "toe" curls under when she tries to walk on it. I checked her for a break but nothing obvious. What I do notice is significant swelling...
Hi, everyone!
I'm not expecting any miracles but I thought I'd see if anyone has an opinion of what sex my 2 light Sussex chicks may be. I know they are at that "in between" age for sexing. They are both 10 days old but I am hoping that wing feather pattern may give a hint. :D
Any help is...
I recently had to put down 1 of my 3 hens due to a genetic growth that wasn't allowing her to breathe. Who I have left is a silkie and a bantam Cochin, both 20 weeks old. My Cochin seems lost and I would like to add another chicken. What age chicken should I be looking for?
Thank you in advance...
Good morning, I am really hoping someone can help me! I'm a chicken newbie.
My silkie just began laying eggs 3 weeks ago. She gave me 1-2 eggs a day until 3 days or so ago. Now she doesn't want to leave the nest box. She spends all day in there. There are NO eggs under her. When I check on...
Hi, I am a chicken newbie and I have a wonderful 8 week old bantam cochin. I bought him/her at 5 weeks old with an 80% chance of being a pullet. Lately, I have noticed him/her making a noise that sounds like an immature crowing. Since I am a new chicken mom, I am not sure if what I am hearing is...
Hi all, I am a chicken raising newbie and brought home my first chicks last weekend. There are 3 of them and they were 5 weeks old when I got them. The breeder told me they were still indoors so I was to keep them inside for 2 more weeks, and continue feeding the starter crumbles until they are...
I am concerned about my 5-6 week old light brahma. I brought her home yesterday with 2 mini Cochins and a silkie all 5 weeks old. They are housed together inside for 2 more weeks. I am a newbie so please bear with my lack of chicken lingo.
The brahma had already been moved outside with the...
I am a newbie and have 3, 5 week old chicks and a 7 week old. I would like to introduce treats. They are all on starter feed crumbles I purchased from the breeder when I got them. Do I need to give them grit if I start treats? I would love any advice I can get!
Thanks!
Hi everyone! I do not have chickens yet but wanted to join and educate myself beforehand. I would love any advice, coop ideas and sources, premium feed, etc. I look forward to learning from you all!
Thanks,
Michele:)