I finally got my first eggs today from my girls...I have six Golden Comets at 17 weeks old, and got 4 eggs...yeppie.... But now, I am wondering are they suppose to be on any type of medication or have been given any type of shots so the eggs are safe to eat. Just worried about stuff like swine...
I have 6 Golden Comets that are about 14 weeks old. We are in Ohio and have experienced some heat waves and lots of humidity. This is my first time with chickens and I am concerned about their faces, comb and behind their ears are BEAT RED.....Is this normal?? I know I forgot to check their...
I really don't know what to do about bedding for the nests,,,,,,I hear that straw and hay are not good choices as they hold in moisture and bacteria,,,I hear that cedar shavings are not good for their respirtory system,,,,so I guess regular pine shavings is best???? Any helpful information is...
I only have 6 chickens right now, and I am still working on their coop (their only about 4 weeks old)..I am making the coop and runner big enough for all of them, but I am REALLY wanting to add a silkie to my little girls or even a key west chicken....Unfortunately DH isn't letting me have any...
Okay, be easy on me,,please My father and I started building my first chicken coop for my 6 beautiful golden comets, and wouldn't you know it----I have CHICKEN WIRE to cover the runner!! Can I double up on it to make it safe, or am I just asking for KFC? I don't want my chickens harmed...
I have six pullets that are Golden Comets, I am trying to get all information I can about them...all I know is they are a hybrid chicken, hardy for winter, excellent layers,,,what else should I know, and do they roost, ???? Every Chicken Breed Roost??
I have been doing everything in my power to try to find what I am looking for, and nobody has it..I have went to the library to find books on coops, online, friends and family with no such luck...I am trying to build a coop for 6 golden comets....Some say I am trying to build the cadillac of all...
I have 6, one week old Golden Comets, and noticed today that 2 of them have their skin on neck and part wings turning black!!! What is going on???? Are they sick or starting to molt. I know this breed matures alot faster than most breeds, but this is really scaring me.....If anyone has some...