Hello guys,
So now that my parents have their chickens settled, I got some pigeons and need an idea of how to move the coop. It needs to be moved about 300ft over flat but somewhat uneven ground. Any ideas? It’s a 4x8 but well built and extremely heavy
So I woke up this morning and when I released my small flock, my golden comet (or ISA brown) hen went straight to her nest box. I thought maybe she was going to lay. Two hours later, she’s sitting all the way down like a setting hen.
Now this is the first time I’ve kept non-Asian chickens. All...
I have a hen that has become more and more lethargic and is having issues getting up to higher perches and is walking funny. The tail is now concave, rounded, and pointed toward the bottom. I’m not sure I can feel an egg but am just wondering if it is egg bound? She is 24 weeks, one of her other...
I purchased a few hens for my parents, 4 BOs and 2 RIRs. I have not raised any chickens outside of Thai game chickens so my knowledge of none Asian game chickens is very slim. Point and case, I was told this was a RIR and they were purchased as such from Tractor Supply Company last year as...
Just wanted to introduce myself and let others know that if anyone has questions about raising pigeons, especially roller pigeons, I am available and will answer any and all questions when I can find the time.
Below is a video of my portable kitbox
I'll be honest here, I raised numerous chickens over the years but they were all Asian game chickens, Thai, Asil breeds. I raised them in Asia for three years and I never had any issues. We fed mostly wheat, corn, and scratch along with rice occasionally.
Fast forward 15 years later, I am...
I acquired this 3 year old rooster, was told it was a Golden Buff (Comet cross) and I am new to chickens but a little search shows that it looks more like a Buff Orpington (BO). Can someone with more experience and knowledge confirm this and by the spur length, does 3 years old look right?
I am somewhat new to keeping chickenS, especially American/Euro breed. My question pertains to my small flock. I just acquired 6 Buff Orp pullets/hens and a 3 year old Buff Orp rooster. I want my hens to raise their own chicks and was wondering if 1 rooster is enough to breed with 6 hens or...