Hey y'all,
Rose, one of our Orpingtons, went lame in one leg with Marek's last fall. We quarantined her, and our vet indicated a short life expectancy. Initially she was nursed in our basement, but over the winter we moved her back into a brooder in my greenhouse. When she didn't die, I planned...
Hey y'all,
Relatively new chicken owner here with 3 Rhode Island Reds and 3 Buff Orpingtons, all of which are now at about 24 weeks. Just started getting my first eggs (or egg) the other day, and I'm wondering if I can conclusively determine gender by this point, as we're not allowed to keep...
Hey y'all,
Brand new chick owner here, excited to be part of the club. Motivations are many, from nutrition to sustainable living to teaching a stronger work ethic to my twin daughters (aged 14). I also dig systems working in synergy, so I really love the idea of linking my gardening and...