So I was pressed for time and settled on a Tractor supply red barn coop which holds 8 to 10 chicks. I think 5 is max. I got it mainly because I got the open box one for $150! I have 5 chicks in it and they love it. I have a side of my yard that is never used so I placed the coop there and closed...
I have 5 hens all with in a few weeks of each other. How would I know or what should I be looking for to tell when they are ready to lay? Also at what age will they start laying?
Thanks in advance!
One of my baby hens got out the enclosure and my lab go a hold of it and I also have one that is a Rhode Island Red Rooster. I am looking for two hens to replace them. I am looking for two hens in the 4 to 6 week age range. I am willing to trade the rooster for a hen as well. I am looking for a...
One of my Barred Rock chicks got out of its enclosure and my lab got a hold of it. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement chicken in the 4 to 6 weeks old range? I am in Mission Texas.
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I am excited to be here and learn as much as I can. I have had birds as pets before but this is my first time with chickens. I have 4 chicks that look to be hens.
I am starting a small 4 chicken flock and will be having them in my backyard in a neighborhood. I am concerned about odor control. How stinky will be 4 chickens be? Also what is a good product for controlling odor?
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I am new to chickens and need some help identifying this chick. Can someone please tell me what type of chicken this is and how can I tell what sex it is?
Thanks in advance,
Jay