I currently have a motley crew of different chickens. Barred Rocks, Easter Eggers, Cinnamon Queens, black sex links, leghorns, and some I don't even know what they are. I finally got everyone integrated and in one coop and all getting along. Some were much older and no longer laying eggs and...
I am planning to get one rooster for a flock of black australorp and speckled Sussex hens. any experience here with an australorp rooster as far as temperament, etc...also has anyone bred any hybrid from this mix?
I have never had a roo before. This was a mistake at the hatchery! However, by the time I realized it I had become very attached to him. My question: Since I never had one before and he has now reached maturity...I am not sure if he is bullying or mating. Just how long does a mate last and if...
I keep reading how by letting chickens free range integration is easier and they will eventually all get along. I have a slightly different problem. I got guineas to go with my flock and a neighbor dog got into my yard and killed all but one guinea and three chickens. So I got two leghorns who...
My coop is infested with bugs that look a little like some kind of roach or beetle. I s this what they call chicken bugs? how can I get rid of them without harming the chickens? I also have young chicks in there. They are even in my feed that is outside the coop. in a brand new bag.