I an a first time chicken owner, and i have 9 adult hens that are not laying yet, and 13 chicks ( 7 weeks?). Yesterday was a very stormy and rainy day, so i stayed indoor with my 3 small kids all day thinking that my flock will be ok for the day, since i left them with food (the feeder was full)...
So far ive lost 14 chickens in a short amount of time (1 months). At first i tried to let them free range but that didn't last long until something i assumed a hawk got 3 of my adolescent chickens. Then in the process of building a big coop and a fenced area, iv'e lost another 4 adolescent...
Sorry if my question seems stupid im new to chickens completely , so i have young sex-links and longhorns not sure yet if all females or rooster in the group... They're about 2 months old. I just got another batch of chicks maybe 10 days ago from Tractor Supply, And i noticed one chick is...
Hi,
I wanted to get some Australorp chicks online, since i dont have any locals sellers available.
I looked at Murray Hatchery and i have to order a minimum of 25 chicks!
Is there any other site that i dont have to order so many of them?
I wanted to just get 8 or 10 max.
Recommendations...
Hello,
I just got baby chicks yesterday, and i was wondering is i can let them roam during the day in the yard? I'm afraid they will scatter and run away and i won't be able to catch them back?!
Also they are now staying i a big tapper wear with a heat light, and i kinda of don't like the...