I bought these pullets about 5 weeks ago. They are probably about 6 weeks old. The one has much longer tail feathers then the others. I do not want any roo's but am afraid this one is. I'm sure it is to early to tell but what do y'all think
My Rhode island red (I think), has within the past couple of days started to really sag / droop badly. It is hindering her walking.
She is eating & drinking as good as ever. She is laying one a day.
The only thing that has changed is we recently stopped them from free ranging due to loose dogs...
one of my 6 new birds is acting a lot less active then the other 5. They are about 2 months old.they have been living in the same run (separate Coop) as my 3 mature hen's for about a month.every thing has been fine until yesterday when this one is not moving around much. She is just standing...
I went back to the TSC where I got my newest family members to find out any info at all about their breed. I was told they are most likely Golden nuggets. From the pics I've seen my girls look too white. Will they change or am I being told the wrong breed. I am looking forward to the groups...
My six new chicks,I'm guessing 4 to 5 weeks old, are doing well living in my spare bedroom.Feathers are becoming full on their wings and tail. I'm thinking about starting to get them used to "night & day" instead of a 24 hr heat light. Is this agood idea?
I am new to raising chickens (got my 4hens beginning of summer). I have 2buffs, 1 red & 1 Leghorn. They went through fall molt. I added plenty of protein to their diet and they recovered nicely. I winterized the coop for drafts and add clean water daily. They are pretty much free range and I see...