**warning, description of chicken death**
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I live in a small city on about .3 of an acre. I started with a flock of 6 (city limit) and due to two turning out to be roosters (not allowed) and one bantam being caught by the neighborhood hawk, I was down to 3. I keep them in a coop with...
Alright forum, let's see what I've got! I've been doing a little research, but want to know if my guesses are correct.
I'll post a name, age in the pic, and 3 good pics. The two pullets from TSC look exactly the same, so I'll only post one set of pics for them.
Ruth & Sandra, 16 weeks...
Hi All!
I am brand new to chickens, but absolutely loving the journey. In this Thread I hope to document the adventure that is my very first flock, and share the joy of it with others who are Chicken obsessed!
My batch of chickies (as my 2yo calls them) came from Tractor Supply Company. My...
My chicks are 5 weeks old, and have been outside for about 1.5 weeks. They have been doing great, but today I noticed that Kagan has a huge lump in her crop. She is still eating, drinking, and playing, but I’m really worried.
What should I do?!
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I have three 18-week-old chickies (one rooster, two hens), and four 4-week old chickies. Not sure of any of the breeds, but I’m having fun trying to figure it out!
Now that it’s summer, I want the babies outside ASAP. Today I put the babies in a dog crate and stuck them in the run. It...
Hello!
I am a new member, and have a question about ventilation.
I have a DIY incubator (styrofoam cooler, glass from picture frame, 60 year old thick glass & steel lightbulb on dimmer switch, fan from an old computer, thermo/hydrometer resting on floor next to eggs, cup with wet sponge and a...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I had a few chickens growing up, and my Aunt was a "collector", hah! She had a humongous pond with nearly 100 assorted free-range poultry. Nearly 20 years later, I went to Tractor Supply and bought 6 little chickens. Hubby build a...