Why do some of my chickens get poop on there backsides and not others. It is just like it smeared... I am getting a bit tired of washing chicken butts. They all appear to be healthy and happy.. eating great ..pooping everywhere...
I ended up with 3 Barred Rock Roosters ( learned my straight run lesson) so hubby is making a pen for each of them... well this morning I went to coop as I heard a lot noise when I walked in the middle sized rooster attacked me twice!! I am so upset. Hubby says he has to go... I agree but I...
One of my 15 week old ISA browns layed her first egg today in the corner of the coop.. I wasnt expecting this for at least another month or two!.. It was soft and another chicken ran over it and broke it.. :( we havent even put nests in there yet ( as of today we did) But I am still so surprised...
I have been feeding my flock crumbles since day one. They are 15 weeks now, can I change to pellets.. seems there is just so much dust in the crumbles. First flock so I am unclear if your supposed to change etc... I figured they sell pellets for a reason... right??
OK this is my first flock.... they are all 14 weeks old and sort of a mix of chickens( Thanks TSC) I have 4 Roosters ( maybe 5 still dont know) 3 I have been told are BR and one I believe is a Ranger but is handicapped ( He holds his own and pretty cool fella) The Br's will jump on and try to...
I bout a large pumpkin to decorate my porch... it is not carved it is still whole and not rotted. I want to feed it to my flock.... do i just sit it in there? Cut it up? I am unsure. ( first time flock )
About a week ago one of my chicks ( born 8/22) started walking as if the ground is on fire. She appears to be walking on her own feet. She uses her wings to "run" but often and most always laying down. She eats and drinks , and I hold her and pet her . But do not know if she has a birth defect...
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I am gina ... new to raising chickens and I LOVE it... Didnt know what I was getting when I got my chicks ( Tractor Supply) ended up with three Cornish Rocks that were weighing 12lbs each!!! Gave to to a friend. Now I have 17 chicks that I got on 8/23... ISA browns Barred Rocks and I have...