I have a large coop with about an 8x8’ run attached. I have been out of the chicken business for about 2 years and ready to get back. I have several large trees in the perfect spot to use as posts. I’m going to make a pretty large area their new run and trying to decide how to top it off. Was...
One of my chickens only lays eggs that look like this. They are rough at the top and when I crack it, sometimes the yolk will get stuck at the top and not come out. Once it came out and I cooked it, but it tasted weird so we didn't eat it. Should I eat or throw away?
It has been so rainy that my run is muddy and smells terrible! The flooring was grass and is now just dirt and mud. Should I think about a different type of flooring? If so, what would you suggest?
I have 5 hens who get along pretty perfectly. I went down today and one had dried blood all over her head. I caught her and it looked like she had a small place beside her eye, but it didn’t look like she had been picked on or anything. Do I need to treat this or separate her because the others...
All of my chickens get along really well and I haven’t seen anyone bother her, but under chin seems to always be wet and she has a spot underneath her mouth. I’m not sure if her mouth is always wet bc it has been so hot that she is drinking a lot more or what? Just wondering if you can tell what...
I recently got new 1 year old hens to go with my 5 month old hens. They are all getting along now, but the new hens aren’t laying eggs like I was told they did before they got here. It has been about 2 weeks since they have been here. Should I be concerned that they aren’t laying? They are...
I just added 2-one year old hens to my 4-5 month old hens. They are now living in harmony, but is it a big deal that they are eating grower/finisher pellets rather than laying pellets?
I am still very new to the chicken raising life. I have 5 hens and 1 rooster. If he is friendly now at 20 weeks, will that change? Also, is it true that if you have a small flock, the rooster will “wear the hens out”? Is it best to get rid of him now before anything changes? Struggling!
Hi! I am new to the chicken world, but so far have had a great experience with my chickens. I recently introduced 2- one year old hens to my 5 month old hens and went well...for the most part. One of the newbies seems to be singled out a little. She isn’t getting pecked, but chased a bit. From...