I have a Plymouth Rock hen that I have had since March as a bittie. I also have 2 other chickens, both hens, same ages, one is a White Rock and one is a RIR. They have been laying eggs for a few months now and are about 9 months old. I have a nice 10x10 coop and I have a fenced in back yard...
Okay, so I am going to ask a question that has probably been asked before, but I am unable to find any posts pertaining to it. I have 3 chickens, guessing about 16 to 18 weeks old. One RIR, one barred rock, and one white rock. My RIR started laying about 2 weeks ago and my barred rock has...
Need some help figuring out what breed these bitties are? I got them yesterday and have no idea what they are and neither did the guy I got them from. My wife thought they were cute, so we had to have them. Any help or guesses are appreciated.
Okay, just picked this Brahma up today, obviously the one up front in the pics, and wondering if it appears to be a hen or rooster? The gentleman I got her from said he was uncertain and it was a little hard to tell with the Brahmas. I got a a golden laced wyandotte from him last year around...
Alright, I have seen bunch of coop pictures, mostly of the exteriors. I would like to see some interior pics to see how individualized each coop is. I have seen a ga-zillion exteriors but I need some interior ideas for nesting boxes, roosts, etc. Thanks
I have 3 hens that I have had since the beginning of June. The white rock was much smaller than the other two when I got them. I have no idea how old they were when I purchased them. I just built nesting boxes a few days ago and placed hay and a golf ball in each one. They won't get anywhere...
A friend of mine just sold this rooster for a pretty good amount of money. Does anyone know exactly what breed it is? We are both unsure. It seems to be a rare breed. Thanks for your help.
I just some chicks yesterday. They are not bitties as they are several weeks old and coop ready. In the afternoon, it is about 90 degrees in Fayetteville NC this time of year. They constantly have their mouths open like they are panting like a dog. Wondering if they are getting too hot...
Alright, just picked up my chickens. Wondering if they all look like hens to you? I am most concerned with the Wyandotte being a roo? I have neighbors and can't have all the noise although I would love to have one. Thanks.
Alright, raised around chickens my whole life and had some bitties in the early part of last year and that didn't work out. Kids a little too yound and enjoyed games more. Just got some more and finishing up the new coop. I bought from a local fellow who has tons of chickens. I was hoping...
Alright, so I seen a post on here just after getting my chicks around the end of April about treats for baby chicks. I tried the apple thing, and they didn't touch it. I tried the scrambled egg thing and they liked it. Now hard boiled eggs and they are crazy over them. I know you never feed...
I have acquired a dog kennel for my run after building my 4x4 ft two story coop. I have 4 pullets now and the kennel is 8ft. wide, 13ft. long, and 6ft. high. I definately want to cover the top due to hawks. Wondering what ideas people have tried and what seems to be the best and most economical.
Wondering about these two silkies, if they are truly both silkies or not. Both have 5 toes, but one has a lot more growth in her coat an on her legs than the other. They are both supposed to be pullets and are around the same age. Wondering if one appears to be a cross with something else...
Just purchased new bitties from the local agri store. One of them has little balls of what appears to be dried up poo on everyone of her toes. I tried to pull it off as it looks disgusting, but to no avail. It is stuck on there pretty good. It looks like where she walked around in the poo...
Just got some babies today and have them in the good old 96 quart clear rubbermaid container with the warming light. Wondering what to put underneath them. I noticed people said pine shavings, but I can only find cedar shavings. I have plenty of hay in the backyard (light covering of that...
Alright I am so excited. I got two silkies, one rhode island red, and one barred rock. Can someone let me know what this breed of silkie these maybe, so I can see what they will look light when they are fully grown. They are ALL supposed to be hens. Thanks so much.
Okay, I am getting my 1st chickens. I have everything ready at home. The brooder is ready. I decided to use a recycleable tote that is pretty large with a warming light. I have built a new coop and I am designing the run now. I need some help and advice. The local farm supply place has...
Completely new to site, but absolutely loving the information. It is by far the greatest informational site I have found on here yet. I am new to chickens as well, so I am still looking for people around Fayetteville, NC to speak with by phone about chicken sales. I have several people on...