We are planning to use sand in the coop for ease of cleaning but I’m concerned that the girls will get bored in the run with just sand. Thoughts? Add a raised bed with something else for variety? Small composting pile/bin? We are planning to do at least one grazing box. We need something...
Purchased straight run from TSC all we know for sure is she is a bantam. Thinking she may be a Dutch bantam based on some research and other suggestions we have received. About 6.5 weeks - wondering if it’s a pullet or cockerel? Also, other suggestions on breed welcome.
Thanks!
Hi all,
We are working on a coop for our two bantams and a Rhode Island Red (and holding out hope that our barred rock is a hen and can stay with us!). I would like to attach a mailbox to the end of the coop to use as a nesting box (accessible from the inside for the girls). The size is approx...
Hi all, we were told this was a Rhode Island Red - thoughts? Also, purchased straight run so interested to get any thoughts on whether it may be male or female. (I know it’s kind of early, but I have a plan B to rehome one cockerel if needed - hoping there are not more than one In our group of...
Purchased 4/10 from TSC as a straight run bantam. Wondering if it is an Easter Egger or if someone could help identify breed? Pullet or cockerel? Shown next to standard sized chick in last photo - super tiny! Thanks!!
Hi all,
We have two bantam chicks Im wondering if anyone might know what they are and possibly breed? They arrived at TSC on April 7 so maybe 2.5 weeks?
Our guesses were Buff Cochin and maybe Creole OEG? Hoping for two pullets 😬
thanks!
Hi all! We are fairly sure three of our four chicks are pullets but are unsure about the Barred Rock. I’ve been reading through several threads and still cannot tell. Photos below - chick is about 2.5 weeks old.