So I have 2 best-buds bantams (and 1 rooster and 5 bigger breed hens). One bantam hatched 3 chicks on the 22nd July and her little bantam friend has just hatched some today.
We only have one separate enclosure for hens with chicks, so will there be issues if I put the new bantam mama and her...
Hi, after some infromation on Bantams - I have googled but can't find what I'm looking for.
We were gifted two bantams that have never been humanised, so they won't come near us like the other hens will. Not 100% sure of age, but we think they are reasonably young.
One has just hatched 3...
One of our hens has hatched some babies over the weekend. We moved mama and the bubs into a safe enclosure, but I can't remember if I only need to leave out chicken starter - or if I need to leave out seed for mama as well? Currently I have both in the enclosure as well as water. Appreciate any...
Hi Chicken Brains Trust :) Hoping for your help again. Our last 'rooster' turned out to be a pullet so just wanting a gender ID on 'Marley'? We really arent sure at this stage. Very much appreciate any help,
Kind regards
Tracey
Hi Everyone,
After some assistance in identifying if one of our new chookers (Jazz) is a hen or a rooster. Has some of the physical attributes of a rooster, but definitely not the behavior of one. Meant to be about 6 months old and no signs of crowing, just standard chicken banter.
We...
Hi Everyone, this is Harry. Harry is a roo, appx 6 months and is coming into manhood. The lady who owns him has about 17 hens, including another roo who is only about 3 months.
Recently Harry has been trying to attack the ladies young son and has been getting very bossy with all the hens. No...
Hi, I posted a few weeks ago some pics of my two baby chooka's, but they were two young to sex by sight at the time.
Unfortunately in the last couple of days, a rough dog has gotten in and I've lost my entire flock. My handsome rooster Sarge was badly damaged as well and had to be take to the...
Hello,
I am very new to owning chickens and on Oct 18, I had 4 hatch. One died and one disappeared (the little orange one in attached pic), so I have these two sleeping in the bathroom at night, as mum lost interest two days ago. In saying that, she was an amazing mother. Pics include both Mum...