Just rehomed a flock of 7 chickens. Was told one rooster, six hens. One definitely is rooster (crowing, spurs, mating) however I feel like another one is a young rooster. Doesn’t have spurs or fully developed comb, not crowing but have seen mating twice. Not aggressive and doesn’t appear to be...
Purchased 8 chicks from local feed store, were supposed to be ameraucanas but they all look different, in particular this one. Now 3 months old.... thoughts on breed?
This is my first experience with EE chicks. One has suddenly developed a more red pea comb with 3 rows.... none of the others have one that’s 3 rows or this red. Is it a rooster? Seemed to develop faster than others which I have heard is not always typical for roosters. Also have one that hasn’t...
I have 8 - 6 week old ameraucana chicks and trying to figure out if one is a rooster. Tail feathers look different than others.... behavior not much different, doesn’t seem to be dominant one yet.
I have 5 week old chicks that I recently moved to transition coop...still with supplemental heat due to temps in 50s. Noticed yesterday one abnormal poop, now this morning one chick lethargic and multiple bloody stools in sleeping area. Chicks have all been on medicated feed since 1 week, is it...
Just got 10 baby chicks from tractor supply store. Bought a couple leghorns, brahmas and Rhode Island reds but one chick looks different. Walking fine but has unusual leg/extra toe.... can anyone help ID? Apologize for not great picture.
In need of advice. I had a “flock” of 2 mature hens and recently lost one. We have 3 - 12 week old pullets that I feel are ready for the coop and larger run. Anyone have any advice on how to best do this? I am fearful that it being one vs. three but really have no choice since my other hen died...
I wanted to see if anyone can help with an issue I have been having off and on with my hen. She is around 9 months old but has never laid. She has had issues off and on with her vent for the past few months. From what I have read it appears to be vent gleet however, she also has a clogged vent...