My daughter (7) wanted "Zebra Chickens" (she had RIR and SLW, but wanted to add Barred Rocks), so we just picked up some hatchery chicks from our feed store. They are five weeks old. I realize sometimes it's not as easy to sex the hatchery birds, but I just wanted to throw this one out there for...
We started raising chickens last year and have just fallen head over heels for it. I had always wanted to, but my husband was a little skeptical. Last year my seven year old daughter got on board and it is much harder for him to say no to her. :) Right now we have 4 RIR and 3 Wyandottes. My...