Just got back from the coop with new chicks. My first time with such young chicks. They are acting very scared and skittish. They also just lay down and sleep?? Do they just need to get used to their new home or is something wrong. Been about 4 hours since I got them home and they havent...
Thinking about getting some of these. I think they are beautiful birds but I am wondering if they lay as well as white leghorns. I have several whites and get an egg a day from all. Anyone have any experience with these birds?
Actually a couple.
1. How long after the rooster breeds the hen will she start to lay fertile eggs?
2. Does the rooster have to breed her everyday for her to lay fertile eggs everyday?
3. How old does a rooster have to be to be able to mate?
Lots of questions I know but I'm new at this...
Hello everyone,
I have been on this website every night for the past two weeks. Been wanting some chickens for a while because my 15 month old saw one in one of his books and now he runs around saying "chick chick" everytime he sees any kind of bird. I build houses for a living so I grabbed...