I live in a subdivision with an HOA. The bylaws state, "no person may keep, breed, board or raise any animal, livestock, reptile, or poultry of any kind for breeding or other commercial purpose on any lot..." I decided to get chickens because I knew I would not be breeding them nor using them...
ISO day old baby chicks available today in Ohio. I had 12 eggs in my incubator and only one hatched. I need to buy a couple more young chicks to keep it company. Please PM me with the breed, price, and location in Ohio. Thanks!
I have six chicks that are 6-7 weeks old. Now that the weather is nicer, I've been bringing them outside as their coop is almost ready for them full time. However, when I bring them outside, I notice they lay on their sides and stretch one leg and one wing out. Is that normal behavior for...
I ordered some lavender Orpington eggs and I just put them in the incubator this evening! This is my first time ever hatching eggs! I'm excited and scared! 12 eggs and about half looked pretty porous. We'll see how it goes!
Anyone have a preferred brand of starter food for chicks under 10 wks? I went to TSC and they started me with DuMOR, but wondering if there's a better option. Interested to hear your thoughts.
I purchased 3 bantams from Tractor Supply and were told they were "about 1 week old". During the first week I got curious as to what type of bantam they could be and quickly figured out they were silkies based on their black skin, feathers down their legs, and 5 toes as opposed to the typical 4...