Turns out one of our pullets is a roo.......so assuming we can get away with keeping this very handsome fellow, we were just informed we need to switch to an "All Flock" feed because layer is too high in calcium for roosters, and just make sure we provide oyster grit and crushed egg shells for...
So, we have 2 hens that we bought a year ago from a local gal. Both have been healthy birds with no problems. Then this past April, we got 2 chicks from Wilco and one 3 week old chick from the same gal we bought our original 2 hens from a year ago.
When I picked up the 3 week old, it was in a...
We picked up an older 5 week old buff orpington chick appx 3 weeks ago from a trusted source. When we got her home she was open-mouthed breathing, wheezing and sneezing. (We had picked her up at a busy meeting place so I never really opened the box much to check her out before bringing her...
Hi everyone,
There has been some discussion on whether or not our chicks are both females. I know they are still young, but could you all just take a peek at the pictures and give me your best guess?
Appreciate it,
Laura Mowrey
We live in Puyallup and have been searching for anyone who has Standard Buff Brahmas and Blue Orpington pullets for sale (hens). Only looking for one of each as our space is limited. Can anyone steer me in the right direction?
Thank you,
Laura Mowrey
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I need some advice, we have our 2 hens; Bella a Black Australorp and Maddie, (which was supposed to be a buff orp) is actually some sort of cross blend of Buff Orp, sexlink or something (no one really knows for sure). Anyway, Maddie is clearly the dominant one, even though Bella is much larger...