Took the plunge and ordered 4 day old chicks: Australorp, cuckoo Maran, Easter egger and buff Orpington!
One question. The australorp chick appears to have the wing tips exoposed. Is this chick being pecked or is this normal (pic2&3)?
We are a potential/probable new family to raising chickens in Ventura County, CA! Currently we are looking into the ins-and-outs, care and maintenance, chores, breeds, coop designs, etc involved with the hobby. I would love insights on raising chickens in coastal Southern California. As far...