I live in Pleasanton CA and have a roo in my recent batch of chicks. He is 5 months old...unfortunately not allowed to keep him. He is a beautiful boy and so far very sweet.
My generally quite and sedate girls have gotten really loud! I'm wondering if maybe they are bored. Although it could be a combination of boredom and demands for treats. My backyard wasn't all that landscaped when they arrived. I at one time had an above ground pool, but I have some veggies...
Hello all! I need your expertise! I have several silkie chicks that are about 9 weeks old. I'm trying to figure out if a couple of them are cockerels or pullets! Since I live in a no crow zone I want to be prepared to rehome them as soon as possible. Also, if you could tell me what color...
Hello All! I'm trying to find Black Astralorp chicks. I got over exuberant and now I'm in a pickle. My City will only allow me to have six chickens.... My plan was to have 2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Silkies, and 2 Black Australorps. Well, I was given my Silkies, but I got overexcited at the feed...
Hello Everyone! I just became a member today! You all share such great information on this site! I have learned so much already. THANK YOU! I'm not new to chickens, my mom raised six - 5 hens and one rooster - in our yard while I was growing up and she now keeps a flock of 24 in her...
I'm new to this site and raising chickens on my own - my mom is a long time chicken raiser. I was wondering if anyone in Pleasanton has had any luck with a backyard flock? Meeting the Ordinance requirements, etc. Any help is greatly appreciated!