Hi! I have a broody hen sitting on 8 bantam eggs ( since 06/1) in her own separate chicken tractor. I've been able to observe her closely and she hasn't left the nest for an extended period of time. Today would be day 20 and I'm not hearing any pipping from the nest. Should I pick her up and see...
Hi! My girls are 17 weeks old now. When should I expect them to lay if they’re coming of laying age during winter? Would laying be delayed till springs when there’s more sunlight?
I have barred rocks, Easter eggers, olive eggers (Easter Eggers crossed with either a Barnevelder or a Welsummer) ...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Ordered my first 10 chicks! They will be here the first week of august.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 10 baby chicks arriving in august
(3) What breeds do you have?
Barred rock, Easter egger, Oliver egger, and...
This is my first time raising chicks ( never had chickens either) and I’m having a hard time deciding where to set up my brooder. August is really hot in north Texas and I’d prefer to keep them in the garage or outside. I considered a spare bedroom but I’m worried about the dust due to one of my...