One of our hens has been sitting on some eggs. We thought that's great maby some chicks will hatch, not really expecting anything to happen. We went our to feed the chickens and guess what we found? A new baby chick! We're quite excited about it and totally unprepared.
1. How will the chick...
Hi, Can anyone tell me how to tell the difference between hens and roosters in Barred Hollands? Mine are about 2 weeks old. Also, same question for RIR chicks. Thanks!
I have 18 2 week old Barred Holland chicks that have just moved out to the coop, since they outgrew the brooder. Still have heat for them and no drafts and they're our only chickens. We have been using pine shavings for the floor of the brooder and coop but lucked into some very inexpensive...
I have some 4 day old Barred Hollands. Some of them have a little poo stuck to their rears. Do I need to clean this or will they clean themselves. It's really not a lot of poo just a little and it doesn't seem to be affecting them pooing more. This is my first attempt to raise chicks and I'm...
Hi! I'm new here and I'm planning on starting a flock of Holland Chickens! Only problem is I can't find anyone who sells them! Anyone got any suggestions of where to look!?! Thanks!