Here in Texas we are predicted to have an intense winter this year. If our power grid fails again I'm not sure how I will keep my chickens warm. I have the resources to keep them warm as long as I have electricity but does anyone have any methods they could share or tips that don't involve...
I have 2 roosters and 8 hens, they're all 19-20wks. The past couple of days both roos have been attacking and mating one particular hen together. At the same time. The have not tried to mate any of the other hens. At least that I've seen. They are obsessed with this one hen and I feel so bad for...
I'm curious what others think these 10 chicks are. They were gifted to me by a friend who order a hatchery surprise special of 40 chick pullets.
From looking at the breeds on their website I think 5 are black Australorps and 2 are welsummers. The other 3 I'm stumped.
I also would appreciate...
I have questions about 3 of my chickens. All of my chickens are 18wks old
1. one of my chickens was labeled buff Orpington but she definitely doesn't look like other people's buff Orpingtons I've seen. What breed is she?
2. Is my polish a rooster? Just a few weeks ago he/she had the curve hair...
I made my own feed, the list of ingredients is below. Does any one have any suggestions of things I should add? Or proportions suggestions?
Whole corn kernels 25lbs
Whole grain soft winter wheat 25lbs
Seed mix 2lbs
Shelled hemp seeds 1.5lbs
Whole grain oats 1lb ( meant to have more of this but I...
Polly here does not allow me to pick her up at all. I handle my chicks daily multiple times a day so they'll be friendly.
She runs away and even shrieks if I attempt to pick her up but she jumps on me every chance she gets and just chills on my shoulder for a bit
So I thought I had 5 Rhode island reds. I purchased 4 knowing they were Rhode island reds and the last one was given to me. The person who gave her to me didn't want chickens but their daughter caught 3 chicks in a chicken scramble at the county rodeo. One from the 3 they gave me looked a lot...
New chicken owner here! I'm a Doula and mama to 3 kiddos!
I've had my chicks for nearly a month and I love them already. I want them to be friendly so I'm handling and visiting with them many times a day.
I have 10 chicks and I only know the breeds of 5, they're Rhode island reds. The rhode...