Try not to get too attached to your chickens. I had four 6 month old hens this morning. Now I have one. The neighbors dog got in my yard and killed 2, 1 is missing and presumed dead and 1 seems to be OK. They were so sweet and entertaining that I just fell in love with them all and I am...
I have four 4 week old chicks, different breeds. The Ameraucana (Alice) doesn't act like the others. I'm pretty inexperienced with chickens so I don't know if there is something wrong with her or it's just a developmental phase??? Anyway, since day one, she turns circles and peeps, like she's...
Hi,
I'm a new owner of 4 chicks that were hatched June 1st. They seem to be doing great but I live in the central valley of California and it's just turned pretty hot. I've been taking them out to their coop during appropriate temps, but it was 108 in the coop today. They were panting so I...
Hello friends
I guess I missed the introduction before my first post about the heat, so here goes.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I had a couple of hens years ago, but never had chicks. I can't believe how cute they are and how addictive to watch.
(2) How...
Hi,
I'm a new owner of 4 chicks that were hatched June 1st. They seem to be doing great but I live in the central valley of California and it's just turned pretty hot. I've been taking them out to their coop during appropriate temps, but it was 108 in the coop today. They were panting so I...