So, I am trying to introduce two younger chickens (5 months old) to two older ones that I have (about a year and a half old). We had them separated by a common fence for just over 2 weeks. The intention was to keep them separated for a month, but the little rascals learned how to do a "flap and...
Any guesses If my EE "hen" is a Rooster? I'm thinking that she is a he... but this little one hasn't started to crow yet. S/he is showing the dominant behavioral signs of a roo. S/he has also developed some iridescent tail feathers. Hmmm.... Just looking for a few opinions. Thanks!
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I just got three new chicks that are 8 weeks old. They have their feathers and are outside in their coop. It is about 60 degrees out right now, but the temperature is supposed to drop to about 40 degrees tonight. Does anyone know if I need to put a light or a heat lamp in there with...
So, a few months back I bought 7 chickens that were around 10 weeks old from a nearby farm. I was told that they had been sexed and that they were all hens. I know there is some chance of getting roos but, as they are approaching 6 months old, it is becoming quite apparent that 5 of the 7 are...
Hi everyone. I just got these chicks at 10 weeks of age. The person I bought them from wasn't sure what breeds they were and I was hoping someone here could help me out! I don't know much about the different breeds but I am trying to learn! The ones I hope to identify are the mottled black and...