I found this scene this morning in my coop. Most of the blood was on the roost, only drops in the bedding. All 11 hens and 1 rooster accounted for, acting normal:moving and eating fine. We checked their toenails, feet, bellies, and vents one-by-one (much to their displeasure), and couldn't see...
All 3 of my roosters have frostbite on their combs and waddles. I noticed a little frostbite 2 weeks ago on 2 of them, made more ventilation in the coop which I think was the problem (no more condensation on coop windows since opening it up).
However, we had a cold snap last night (-12 with up...
Wanted to share my summer project with everyone here. We are a military family, and on our 7th place to live finally got someplace that allowed chickens and we own our own property! Moved here in May, husband left for training in July for a few months. I decided to "save money" buying a big coop...
I have 5 english orpington roosters that are 13 weeks old right now and most of them are stunners already! Very friendly, gentle, and quiet. 3 blacks, 1 blue, 1 splash. I might be willing to let one or two of our girls go with (also 13 weeks) if you take all! Price/trade negotiable.
We are...
Hello everyone! Long time lurker, finally joined. We are moving to Jefferson County in upstate NY in May, are finally buying a house with one pretty acre of land, planning to immediately start the dream of owning our own flock of backyard chickens and a beautiful garden and starting a few fruit...