I could use some advice. I have my first broody hen. I gave her 8 eggs on June 25th. Of course, she picked the most popular nest box to brood in. She got crowded frequently. We tried to build a broody section in the coop but it took too long and only had 1 egg left by the time we got it fixed...
Our rooster, Xena warrior chicken is only about 9 months old (he has 10 hens to keep him busy). He jumped at my son yesterday when he was adding fresh water. I wasn't around. I thought Xena might just be picking on him because he's smaller. I explained he shouldn't go in the run without me. But...
I let the chickens (barred rock and easter eggers) into the run this morning and it was raining. They got wet. But now the temps dropping and their feathers are freezing. They have access to their coop but they only go in to lay and at night. Should I toss them to bed early? Towel them off...
My 6-month-old Barred Rock and Americana hens started laying last week. Yay! All but one immediately figured out to use the nest boxes. Cleo used a shelf instead. Three times. And pecked 2 of those eggs (noticeable impact cracks). She figured out the nest boxes today but then ATE the egg. There...
Hi, I'm new to chickens. My little ladies are only 4 and a half months old (5 barred rocks pullets, 5 Americana or easter egger pullets, and a surprise easter egger cockerel). I was turning the tractor out of the wind and heard a squawk. One little lady hadn't moved fast enough and got her leg...