Turns out one of my beloved white Pekins is a male... he has got to go though because he is loud (my neighbors probably don't appreciate it). He is 6 months old and healthy; I want him to go to a good home. I'll meet someone near Snohomish county WA.
What's the deal with me getting "pullets"...
I have a week old Golden Layer duckling that appears to have a bulging or distended vent. I have not seen him/her poo in the bath and I'm worried!!! He/she is in the bath now and I hope that will work.
Also, the bird feels must thicker "full" almost than the Peking one of the same age.
Very...
I was out and about yesterday and saw a member here in her red CRV and thought about how bad I want ducks. I already have 5 hens (2 australorps, two Ameracuanas and one Silkie) and when I got back home a peeping package arrived. One of the little things was dead, one dying and two were perky and...
Golden Ameracuana Rooster... free.. You pick up or I can meet you around Snohomish county.
He is very handsome, excuse the lack of pic for now... but LOUD! (duh)
I live in a neighborhood where the other humans are not taking kindly to crowing at 7am... we know how this goes.
So... with that...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am totally new to chickens. I got the crazy idea to have some after reading about them on another board that sent me a link here. My peeps are about 4-6 weeks old by my best guess.... I picked them up on March 13th and they only...