I have searched and cannot find info on outcomes of crossing Coronation Sussex rooster to Speckled sussex hen. I wouldn't expect much from the F1 generation, but am wondering about porcelain at F2 and beyond?
I got these 5 chicks in a rainbow layer assortment. I think, with the help of a Facebook group, they are Wheaton Marans. I’d love feedback. Are they wheaten? Pullets? If I don’t keep them all, which are the more correct?
I plan to get a few duck for myself and a few at work this coming spring. Knowing what you know now, what would you have or do? What is needed or just prefers for set up? What was a mistake? Favorite breeds for production, getting along with other livestock, and being social with people?
I am on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Sally was a beast but over all we have fared pretty well. No power, lots of damage in our communities, but I learned some pretty valuable lessons. This may turn into an article later about coops in hurricane prone areas and/ or hurricane preparedness. Sally was...
12 week old ameraucana. I have gone back and forth but am leaning towards roo. I’d love feedback? Also what’s going on w his coloring? Those bars just appeared.
I have been assuming this 11 week old is a cockerel. About 10 days ago, “he” was pretty severely injured By a predator. I didn’t think he was going to make it, but we have turned a corner and now I am wondering if this is actually a cockerel?
I have 10- 8 week old broody raised chicks. This week she has pretty much weaned them. They seem pretty well integrated into the flock and I have seen no signs of issues outside of normal pecking order reminders. This am the Coop opens to large run around 6 am. Run is not covered but fenced in...
These are almost 7 weeks old. I know the Black Copper is a cockerel. I think the splash is too when it’s standing alone, but next to another, I am not sure. What do you guys think?
I went out of town for 2 days and when I came back I had 2 eggs of a new Darker color! I hate I missed the “first egg”. I have the first 2 though, 2 days in a row.
I am pretty new to chickens and have found that chicken math is a real thing. The Plan was to start with some good variety and figure out what breeds I love and what I don’t love then go from there. I have 25 girls. 4 1 yr old hens and 21 14wk old pullets ( I don't see any signs of cockerels) Of...
Just wondering. Are broody raised pullets more likely to become good broodies themselves? Are cockerels raised in flock less likely to be problematic? Are bad roosters more likely to come from human or broody raised?
How can you tell in mottled houdans? I love their personalities. Funny and silly little chicks. I have 3. This is the biggest, most gregarious of the bunch. “Einstein” is about 7 weeks old. i would love some advice and guidance.
Hi,
I am from South Alabama.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
started about 3 weeks ago. after waiting for a few years!
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
i have 4 hens, impressive production so far. About 44 eggs in 2 weeks.
I have 22 chicks, I...