Hi all, need some advice from those of you experienced with roosters.
Background:
We have 11 hens ranging from 1 yr to 3.5 yrs
We have 6 new ones, 1.5 months old - currently in the brooder
We have a 10x10 coop with a 20x20 run. Plenty of space for everyone.
We don't free range - too many...
Hi everyone! Looking for some advice.
Background:
I have 4 Amberlinks (2 yrs old), 4 Barred Rocks/BR (2 years old), 2 RIR (1 yr), 1 Australorp (1 yr), 2 Easter Eggers/EE (3 mths).
The main coop is a converted 10x10 shed. The chicken run is enclosed and is 16x20. There are multiple...
We live in Southwest Michigan. We are looking for a new home for our RIR Rooster named Pepperoni. He is 14 months old and has good instincts. He has the potential to be a great rooster if someone is willing to take the time & effort to teach him.
He is protective of the hens, brings food to...
Hi!
After spending hours researching what it could/could not be, I'm turning to the experts here for help.
Earlier this week, we had a 6 month old hen develop a cloudy, puffy eye and was very lethargic. However, she was still eating fine, drinking fine. No sneezing, no nasal discharge. No...
I've been reading the forums for the last year as we raised our first group of hens and have gained so much knowledge through the comments & advice from the members. It has been super helpful! I now have a situation that I would appreciate any advice on, as nothing is going quite as planned...