I have a sweet black astrolop who I believe is trying to go broody. I found her sitting on 6 eggs, she's also plucked out feathers from her stomach area.
I live in Utah and winters get pretty cold. If I were to let her hatch some eggs now, would the chicks be old enough to survive the winter...
Hello, chicken newbie here.
I bought a pre loved coop. The previous owner gave it a quick clean. There is still dust and poo left behind.
I know I need to clean that, but what I don't know is the best option?
Should I assume the previous flock had lice and mites and preemptively treat for...