I had 6/6 chicks and ducklings brooding together; they were 10 weeks old. Just going out to free range with my established flock during the day, in a separate brooding coop/run at night. Early this morning we were hit by a fox and her kits (caught on trail cam) and lost 3 ducks and 5 chicks...
Hey all! To preface; this is my first time raising chickens! I have a batch of 7 month olds: 6 hens and 1 roo. Up until about a month ago, everything was fine. Now, however, my roo has started flogging my 3 year old and now my 5 year old as well. We have tried the "shaming" of picking him up and...
Good morning all! I am a new chicken owner and just lost my first gal to a fox. I am looking for advice so I'll start with the back story!
We have 8 chickens that we raised; 2-3 are looking like Roos. We have a nice and secure coop and run; completely enclosed, buried wire and a 2 foot wire...
Hello all! I adopted a new lady after losing one to a fox while free ranging (devistating!) Wanting opinions on what she may be, I'm sure a mix but thank you for the help!
My Randal/Rhonda is 6 weeks now, he was supposed to be a BO I have nothing to compare him too. Thoughts on sex/breed now that he's a bit older? Also, he started "crowing" at 5 weeks, will pullets do this too?! It's not a cocka doodle do but more like a yell and stretches out his neck. No one...
I am new to BYC and new to chickens in general! Almost 4 weeks old; 3 BO and a surprise chick (was supposed to be a BO) purchased from TSC as straight run and love taking guesses as they grow! I got better close ups to share! Thank you!
Hello all! I'm a first timer here! I went to TSC and purchased 4 tetra brown pullets and 4 buff orpingtons from a straight run. All are doing well but we quickly noticed that one of the "buffs" was clearly not. She's feathering completely white and her legs started yellow but then quickly turned...