We just got our first eggs from our Easter Eggers and they’re all a light tan color. Is it possible that the colors will develop/change over time? We have six ladies and the kids were really excited about the idea of blue or green eggs.
Our EE chicks turned three weeks old yesterday and I've noticed this one (Ninja) is developing a more prominent comb than the others. Also we've been hearing one make a different sound amidst all the cheeping, and have also noticed Ninja can be kinda bossy sometimes. So anyone want to take a...
What age can chicks sleep in the coop with 70* nights without a heat source? Days are mid-high 90s and they've been spending their days in the run (with a roof/under the coop) this past week. I let them stay out until dusk and they're usually settled down and snuggled up but then I bring them...
I'm curious how the size of EE hens compare to RIR hens, does anyone happen to have both and can share a comparison pic? Or have experience with both?
Backstory: a friend has several month old RIRs and I have baby EEs and am hoping they aren't that large in a few months 😬 😆
There's a lot of talk about cold weather for chicks, but it's hot here so I'm wondering when the chicks will be ok outside here. We've taken them out to play and noticed them panting some so I am curious about overheating. Temps are supposed to be in the high 90's and up to 100F this week and...
Hello, I am a proud new mama to 8 EE pullets (as of this morning) and so far they seem to be doing great, but we have one issue...one of them frequently (I almost want to say constantly now) goes around and pecks and pulls at the feet of the others. She will go from bird to bird and do it, and...