I have a new batch of chickens and we got 2 jersey giants, and one of them turned out to be a rooster. They are 12 weeks old and the cockerel is acting funny. He takes between 5-6 steps then lays down. He moves just fine otherwise but I was wondering if the laying down is normal or should I be...
I have a very quick question? We have 6 21 week old hens. 2 white leghorns, 2 buff Orpingtons, & 2 Easter eggers. Our 2 leghorns have already started laying but the other 4 have not. My question is, we have had 3 shell less eggs since we got our first egg, what could be causing this? We live in...
I have some questions. When can I start giving my girls, who are 10 weeks old, scratch? I was told that I should keep them on starter/grower feed until they lay their first egg. They are partially free range so there is that but i would also like to start introducing scratch for the days the are...
Just a quick question for everyone out there. When is a good time to start introducing feed other than starter feed. I have been told by chicken farmers that pullets should have starter until they start laying eggs. But then I have read places that have said giving them a little treat would be...
I am repurposing an old outhouse into a chicken coop and I was wondering what else I should do as far as ventilation. I'm including a picture of the structure I am using and the vent in the picture the main door and another vent on the opposite side is the only ventilation it has. My question...
Can anyone tell me if this pretty lady is an Easter egger or an Ameraucana? We got her and six other chicks from a family farm and home store in Michigan. We have 2 Ameraucanas, 2 Buff Orpington s, and 2 white Leghorns. We were told that we had ameraucana hens but would like to know for sure. I...
New to the chicken game but the wife and I want to eat healthier and figured what better way than to raise our own food. We got six chicks to start out and love every one of our "girls". We got 2 white leghorns (Dixie & Esther), 2 buff Orpingtons (big red & chickie nugget), and 2 ameracaunas...