Hi there! Thanks in advance for reading/any thoughts you have!
Backstory: My hens (no rooster) were attacked by a fox on May 1st. The fox came out in the middle of the day in broad daylight while my girls were free ranging. Luckily my boyfriend heard something that alarmed him and he ran out...
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I am planning on starting a fodder system for my chickens (I only have 5 backyard hens). I live in Buffalo, NY and this time of the year fall is starting and the chickens have torn up all our grass. To prepare for the winter months I've been doing some research into how to keep up their...
I am new to raising backyard chickens...
I got all six of my hens (no rooster) at the same time and at this time they are approx 18.5 weeks old. They have grown up together, consistently lived together, and matured together. They have always gotten along together very well with no issues until...
I have to run to tractor supply and get a new bag of feed for my 6 backyard chickens.
They are approx. 4 months old and I have 3 different breeds (rhode island red, leghorn, and amberlink). 3-4 (not positive 4 are laying but def 3) of my babies are laying as of last week and are offered a bowl...
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I have two cats that I routinely take to the vet for check-ups, meds, and immunizations. I have other pets such as several full fish tanks and a husband (kidding!) that require care at times. However I am new to raising chickens. I have six hens that are approx. 4 months old (2 rhode...
Hi I'm Kate! I live in Elma NY, right outside of Buffalo. The weather here can be tumultuous so I figured this is a nice way to connect with others who have similar weather. I've been reading the forums for a few months now but I'm in need of more specific chicken information now that my babies...