We now have six baby chicks, all about 3 weeks old. They were, and five still are, in a Christmas tree box/make do brooder. They have a heat lamp, window screens across the top to keep them in, oil free wood shavings, starter/grower crumbles, and water. I just checked on them and our leghorn has...
We are trying to decide what types of hens to get. We have three children, ages 8, 4, and 2. I'm sure they will want to love on at least one of them and make it more of a pet. The hubby and I are looking for good egg layers. We have room for three hens. We plan to add a few more once we sell...
We don't have a chicken yet. We are planning to get three pullets when they come in to our local Tractor Supply. Right now they are three weeks late. Anyway, I'm wondering if they should get vaccines? We eat an organic diet and I'm not sure what the word is on poultry vaccines. We plan on...
Hi, I finally decided to join. I've been wanting chickens for a while and my hubby has finally caved in and gave us the go ahead. I've been lurking for a while. My search for light sussex hens has led me to register. I was hoping I could find a place to purchase some. These will be our first...