I've got a couple of RIR chicks that are a month or so old. I put them out in the backyard with our other two RIRs (a hen & rooster, but not the parents) so that they could get some sun and exercise. I just peeked out, and one of the chicks has a huge bloody hole (about the size of a...
Hi, all! I'm fairly new to this whole raising chickens in the backyard thing, so I hope you can help me. We have a pair of RIRs, and the hen has finally started laying. She had 5 eggs in her nest the other night. I went and checked tonight, and now we're down to three!
I'm sure it's a snake or...
Hello, everyone! I was recently introduced to your board as a new chicken owner, and I've just gotta say that I'm enjoying it tremendously!
We recently rescued a RIR hen that our neighbor left behind when he moved. She's the first chicken I've ever had, and it's certainly been an experience...