from the little i've read so far the only characteristic which stands out to me is the shiny metallic hues of green/blue/purple common with the Ameraucana. Can the Penedesenca and Australorp also have these hues on their black feathers? are there other distinguishing features i can look for to...
Hello all my chicken heads!
I got my first baby chix back in october so i'm still a noob. i moved them into their coop last week, which they seem to be happy with. in my flock i have some Delawares, Dominiques, Australorps, Ameracaunas, and Penedesencas. i believe all are cold hardy except the...
i just got my baby chicks today, yay!
i feel like i know most of the basics about how the brooder should be setup. got some wood shavings on the floor, heat lamp over head with a shaded space to the side, temp feels about right.
i was curious about feeding options. i dont have chick "feed"...
hello all!
i've never raised chickens before but have been planning on it for a while. i've got a decent sized run built and will have a brooding setup soon. i'm really excited about raising some happy/healthy birds and look forward to fresh eggs, natural pest control, and great fertilizer. as...