We decided to get chickens for several reasons: eggs, pets, exposure, etc. The decision was made that since they were going to be pets, we would not eat any of them. So the chickens get names, get picked up, interacted with, etc.
Being the silly person I am, I determined that if we could not...
New here on BYC, living in North San Diego County. Looking for information on what to do with my new flock. Went with a flock of 6 1 day old chicks (2 Americana, 2 Buff Orpington, 1 Barred rock & 1 Blue Andalusian). We were looking for quiet, friendly, colorful egg layers.