I got six chicks last May 1st and they got on wonderfully until a couple days ago. The friendliest lady June, an Isa Brown is being picked on by almost all the other birds. Most just give her a peck and she dashes off. However, a golden comet is grabbing and pulling out feathers. I’ve seen...
So I went outside a few minutes ago to check the chickens. I have an auto solar door and they have never missed their bed time before. But I found one in the run sleeping on the feeder (I have a flat top treadle), I put her in and she was just wandering on the floor of the coop so eventually...
First timer. I’m worried that the girls (almost 17 weeks) don’t like their best boxes or find them hard to access because I have never seen them in or evidence of them exploring them. Is this normal? I’ll include a picture. The boxes are 12x12. I think they look awkward to get in, my father...
So I have 6 pullets, all 16 weeks old, together their whole life. They are all starting to really establish pecking order but it’s mostly harmless chest bumping. However, the largest is starting to bully the smallest bird whenever their are treats. She doesn’t bully anyone else. The smallest...
Hello all, I'm new to chickens. I got 6 chicks May 1st and have been reading some of the forums a while and thought it would be a good idea to join. As far as breeds I got 2 Black Orps, 2 Golden Comets, 1 Isa Brown and 1 Blue Rock. The chickens are going outside full-time probably today as...