Hi. Two of my hens, one of them is buff cochin and other is some mix breed of black colour, they always sit on their eggs after laying for most of the day. They are not broody, and they do this everytime they lay an egg.
Can anyone tell what's the reason for this?
Hi. I have made an incubator from refrigerator body and it's size is 22x17x14 inch. How many holes I need for oxygen/ventilation and what should be their size and placement ?
Hello. I have an RIR hen who is 3.5 months old. She layed her first egg today. But the egg is so small and very soft shell that it broke when I pressed it a little. Is it normal or should I make some changes in my coop or diet? And when the egg becomes normal ?
Hello. I have australorp chickens who are around 3 months old. One of the rooster has started mating with the females. Is it normal or should I worry about them mating in this age? Here is my rooster picture attached
Hello. I have around 10 chicks of over 2 months age. All of them are getting bigger but there is one who is 2 to 3 times smaller than all of them. He eats and drinks like others. What could be the reason and should I feed him something special?
Hello. One of my 2 months australorp cockerel is having watery discharge. There is some poop in it which is of normal color,but most of it is water. Is it normal during summers or do I need to worry?
Hello. I got some chicks from a friend who may have different breeds. He gave me 3 of them and 2 have hairs on their feets, they appear to be brahmas. But after around 1.5 months,the third one is very different and he is so small in size from others, maybe 2 or 3 times smaller. I want to know...