I currently have 5 hens (1 Roo who is on his way out), all large. I placed an order for chicks with McMurray and have a few bantams coming (cochins, a mille, and silkies) I was originally going to coop them together once they grew out, but suddenly I've been slipping in to my husband that I'm...
Our GLW Roo attacked my 2 year old and myself today. Repeatedly, no matter how many times I kicked him away. I want him gone immediately...how?? What should I do? I chased him around the yard to scare him off but he kept coming back. I had my two year old daughter, my four year old nephew, and...
I couldn't wait to order new chicks this year. My husband (who didn't want chickens) and I have been picking them out since last year when I ordered our first set. He says I didn't order enough...remember, he didn't want chickens. I currently have 2 BOs, 2 BR, and 2 GLW (one of which is a...
So, I have 2 1/2 week old chicks (my first)...my favorite died two days ago and now I have 6 more sitting in the shopping cart - I haven't submitted it, but I WANT THEM! Have I mentioned my coop isn't even finished yet and the chicks I do have are still in my bath tub? No no, I can't do this...
I'm new to chickens and just got my first set of chicks two weeks ago! My Light Brahma, Sibbe, has an impacted crop and I'm trying to make it go down. Her crop is not hard, but staying full and she has no energy, won't sit/lay down, and just stands there. It feels like it is chick starter in...
Okay, so I got them from MPC on Tuesday and I am just now able to post pics. The group photo's were taken the day I received them and the individual photo's were taken about an hour ago. I suspect that some of my girls are older then 6 days old, but this being my first time with chicks, I...
I ordered 7 chicks from MPC last week and they are shipping out the 12th. Yesterday, I saw an ad on craigslist for Black Copper Maran chicks....which I REALLY want. My question is, can I mix these chicks right away, or would I have to keep them seperated. My chicks coming from MPC are...
Hi everyone! I'm new here - if you don't count the YEAR I spent stalking everyone. I have finally ordered my first set of baby chicks . I am so excited and cannot wait to see them. I am expecting 2 barred rocks, 2 buff orpingtons, 2 golden laced wyanndotts (sp?), and 1 light brahma (will she...
Hello Everyone! My name is Katie and live in Upstate, NY - an hour south west of Albany. I have finally ordered my baby chicks! This is a first time for me and I am so excited!!!! I am expected 7 new babies, 2 Barred Rock's, 2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Golden Laced Wyanndotts, and 1 Light Brahma - I...