This is Snow, a white cochin, one of 4 pullets I purchased from a nearby farm to add to my flock. During quarantine, I found out one of my "pullets", a wyandotte, was a rooster. (I decided to keep him anyway). I just wanted to make sure that this one isn't a rooster too, because that would mean...
My 1 year old production red is acting sick. This afternoon she was fine but I noticed some strange behavior before dusk. She is holding her head close to her neck, staying away from the other chickens, and while the other chickens rush to greet me, she just stands there. She did not lay an egg...
By accident, I gave layer feed to my 17 week-olds. I never realized that was bad for them until they had been laying for more than a month. I have not noticed any problems, but I am concerned it will will affect them in the future. So, will they have health problems?
By accident, I gave layer feed to my 17 week-olds. I never realized that was bad for them until they had been laying for more than a month. I have not noticed any problems, but I am concerned it will will affect them in the future. So, will they have health problems?
My chickens started dragging their roost out of their coop and into their feeder. The roost is not screwed in- it's hooked onto the side of the coop. I just don't understand how and why a chicken would do that. It isn't a problem, I just want to know what my chickens are up to. Any...
I am going to buy some 17 week old hens, and I am wondering howI can tell how cold hardy they are. I live in CT and the past winter has been very cold and I am worried about whether or not they can stand the low temps.
I am thinking of getting turkeys but I don't know if turkeys would get along with my chickens. I have some Rhode Island Reds and I am wondering if my chickens will fight, ignore, or just be nice to turkeys.
What are some ways to keep water from freezing? I live in Connecticut and the past winter has been very cold. Although I can use a heater as a last resort, I would like to know if there is any way to keep water from freezing WITHOUT a heater. ???
I've especially admired this breed and I really want to raise some. I can't find any online. The Blue Isbar is rare and hard to find but they are beautiful chickens. So, where can I find Blue Isbar chickens?
I've been searching around on the internet and I can't find a chicken provider suitable for me. My local feed store doesn't have the breeds I want and everything on the internet sells chicks only. I want ready-to-lay hens but nothing has them, only chicks. Also, a lot of online providers make a...