have large white leghorn bought as chick (w/ hens-chicks) in the spring. He attacked my leg 2 weeks ago as I was scooting a hen out of my way with my boot (I didn't hold it against him). since then I have what I refer to as "post-traumatic-peck" syndrome (haha). I go in the pen to collect eggs...
question..I have 7 hens-one rooster. I have been eating my eggs until recent egg scare as neighbors/friends/coworkers want to buy them all now. I have just been running them under cold water and cleaning them w/ a cloth after giving them the sink-or-float test. I collect them everyday and...
Glad to be a member of BYC. Have enjoyed lots of good info and advice so far. Had chickens when I was young (decades ago) but since agreed to get my 5yr old a pet. I figured chickens would teach her responsibility and we could get something back as well. Today is my first post, and also my...