My hen has layed 4 eggs total in 6 days. She didn't lay one yesterday or today. She is sleeping standing up, her crop seems empty (it is 4:30), and she isn't moving. I just fed her a mash and a few minutes later she layed an egg. She was still just standing there and another chicken went over...
I have started giving my 18 week old chickens layer pellets, but I'm not sure if they are eating them. When I try to feed it to them out of my hand, they just knock it on the ground with their beaks, and if they do try to eat them, it takes them a few tries because it falls out of their mouths...
If you're not sure whether or not you have a pullet or cockerel, please post your pictures here so we can help! Everyone can share their thoughts on what gender they think the chickens are.
Hi everyone! I am new to BackYard Chickens, but I love it so much! I am a first time chick owner, and I have six chicks that are 4 weeks old. How many chickens do you have, and what is your favorite breed?
Hi everyone! I have 6 - 4 week old chicks and I wanted to know if you think they are cockerels or pullets (Pictures Below). Thank you!
Barred Rock #1 (Ruby)
Barred Rock #2 (Lucy)
Columbian Rock Cross #1 (Ethel)
Columbian Rock Cross #2 (Bonnie)
Buff Orpington #1 (Maxine)
Buff...
I have six 4 week old chicks; 2 Columbian Rock Cross, 2 Barred Plymouth Rock, and 2 Buff Orpingtons. Are there any noticeable differences between hens and roosters at this age? 2 of them developed their tail feathers later, and I think they are roosters.