Questions for all you chicken geniuses.
I have a broody BA. She's been sitting in a nesting box for about a month now and shows no signs of stopping. I'm going to go to a nearby hatchery today and pick up some chicks to put under her tonight when she's asleep. I only have one other hen and our...
Hi, I have a "surprise" roo who was supposed to be a lovely EE. Turned out to be a lovely crower and hen-lover, if you catch my drift.
Yesterday when we went out to check on the girls (2 BA, 1 BR, 1 EE, 1 BO, 1 SLW), we found that Diva's (the roo) had an entire patch of feathers pulled out and...
This morning I went out to check on my girls (and the surprise roo) and as I was putting in their fresh water I got dripped on. I looked qup I was thankful that it wasn't a chicken with a runny nose but was not excited to see condensation running down the inside of the roof. I'm located in SW...
It started on Friday afternoon when Diva, our EE "pullet" started crowing. She kept it up all weekend. And now today. I came home from the grocery store and went to let the girls out and SURPRISE!!! An egg! Our very first egg! Completely perfect! And on their 18-week birthday no less
It's been...
I have Red link pullet who just turned 16 weeks old today. I let them free range in the afternoons and today she's waddling around like a duck! Is this a pre-laying behavior or is it something else?
I have 8 girls total but she's the only link and the only one who's "waddling."
Has anyone used crushed concrete in their run? This is recycled concrete crushed down to 1" or smaller pieces. It's only $14 for a cubic yard-seems like a pretty good deal and I like the fact that it's recycled; just don't know if it's a good idea.
Hoping to gain some wisdom from you long-time...
Okay, finally almost done with the coop, but need some ideas/help with the roosting space for my 8, standard (biggest girls are a BO and 2 BAs), 5-week old pullets. I have a coop that's 5'x6' and I am trying to figure out the best length and height for their roosts and droppings boards.
A few...
Hi gang,
I know I need to officially introduce myself at some point but just wondering my 8 little girls from Townline Hatchery; they just turned 3 weeks on Monday.
These are my first chickens so I'm learning as I go. Thankfully, my girls have all been super fun and patient with me.
I...
Looking to buy 5-6 pullet chicks asap. Please email me or private message me. We would like to buy in the next 5 days if possible. Looking for a mix of the following: barred rocks, orpingtons, australorps, ameraucanas, wyandottes and possibly other standard breeds.
Please private message me...