I became intrigued by kikiriki and serama chickens so bought some hatching eggs hoping for maybe a couple to make it. I hatched 10 thriving kikiriki chicks and 6 seramas. They are the cutest birds and so far very docile. My kikirikis are 8 weeks old and spunky. Thought I would share pics I...
I hatched this chick from cuckoo eggs, I just am wanting to know does this look like a frazzled? I am concerned that the feathers won't all grow in. The 2 other chicks have almost all their feathers in. They are 7 weeks old.
So a first year chicken owner and gardner. I call this my Mini Mini Homestead with 1/4 acre. I am reading and learning everyday and already planning improvements. I wanted to share an easy to grow fruit producing, high antioxidant and shade cover plant that I had know idea my chickens were...
I have 12 laying hens and the last 2 days one of my girls is laying a huge egg. It had to come from either my buff orpingtons, barred rock or silver laced wyandottes. I feed the scratch and peck mash, fermented some days and they do free range in my yard. I'm trying to find out which one and am...
I started giving my 4 bantams outside time for most of the day last 3 weeks and have been fine. Yesterday I noticed one sitting by itself, puffed up and head down and then noticed blood. I checked for injuries and saw no blood on vent or anywhere on chick. She feels hotter than the other birds...
4 week old sapphire gems, hopefully all females. Light grey one is worrisome she is langer, more independent than the other 2 hopefully just her personality Posting pics.
My chick has this ball to the right side of her neck it is round she is 1 week old could wet feed do this or is it something else? She is eating and drinking and today I noticed for first time. Any advice appreciated
Hi, I am new to the group and first time chicken owner. I live in Tennessee and I have 3 Sapphire Gem week old chicks, and read they are also known as Sapphire Blue Plymouth Rock's. First Question is that correct? I have more chicks coming in April. I am very excited and started by reading as...