I had a duck that developed a turned out foot. She was getting along ok but then was attacked by an unknown creature. She was the only survivor. I have had her in a brooder box for months now & she’s gotten back to about her previous activity level (she can walk but with difficulty). Today I...
I have the opportunity to put my large (12x10) coop on gravel on one side or the other of my barn. I am floundering on choice - what are your opinions?
One side will get a mix of sun & shade (faces south) with a line of deciduous trees beside it. The trees would shield the run in the summer but...
I have 4 purebred delaware hens that I am not enjoying very much and would like to sell. I prefer my buff orpingtons and the delaware hens just aren't doing it for me! Where's the best place to sell chickens? They just reached 6 months of age and are very healthy. I think its the ideal time to...
So I'm pretty sure my big duck is a Pekin but what is the other duck?? Most people are guessing it to be a Silver Appleyard ... what do y'all think? Its about 10 weeks old.
Hello, I am new to the forums and new to chickens. My chicks are about 10 weeks old now, so I've been referring to them as pullets (I think this is correct?). I have just begun letting them free range outside their coop, within a fenced garden. They have discovered a hole and this am, a few had...