My daughter texted me a couple days ago asking if I wanted any Silkies. Her friend has some (I'm not even sure of age) and wanted to know if anyone wanted any, I assume to buy. I told my daughter no. But I have been thinking about it since she asked...lol. Would they get along with the size...
We noticed that there were only 8 of our chickens in the run this morning when we went out to check on them. Found the missing hen, "Buffalo"in one of the nest boxes. They are all 19 1/2 weeks old.
So I watched for her to come out of the coop and went and checked the boxes and look what I...
Our buff orpingtons (we think all pullets) are a little over 3 months old. We need to go get more feed in the next couple of days. They are currently on medicated start and grow crumbles. Should I switch them to non medicated start and grow crumbles or pellets...an all flock...with or without...
I have 9 buff orpingtons that are supposed to be all pullets. They were shipped on 4/13 and we received them on 4/15. I am assuming a hatch date of 4/12. I "thought" one might be a rooster, but now not sure. The comb and wattles aren't that big and are a little more red than the others but...
Hi all! Hubby and I are new to chickens. About 5 weeks ago we got 10 buff orpingtons...lost one😔...so we now have 9. They are supposed to be all pullets. One is on my radar as a roo, but based on all of the posts here, it is too early to tell.
Our other pets include 2 dogs, 1 cat and 3...