I was fully intending to raise my chickens for eggs only, but I recently learned that 4 (2 RIR and 2 white Plymouth rocks) of them are apparently excellent for dual purpose. I know that I do not want to use the other 4 for dual purpose, just eggs. Is there any conflict with having I guess you...
I am expecting day old chicks and ducklings in about 2 weeks. I am a first time flocker, and am doing all I can to be prepared and to ensure safe, happy and healthy birds. One thing I have been coming across lately is the idea of fermenting the food. I get the jist of it, sure. I do have some...
I placed my order for some new chicks and ducklings, expected to be shipped in about 2 weeks. I order all females, of the following breeds:
Ducks- rouen, pekin and cayuga.
Chicks: silked white easter egger, golden lace polish, bountiful blue layer white plymouth rock and rhode island red
Super...
Hey everyone.
I am planning to get the baby chicks and ducks this Friday. So far, I have the brooding boxes-2 boxes for each the ducklings and chicks, (so I can just pop them in a clean box then take the box and clean it), heating plates, Feeding dishes and water dispenser for the chicks. I'm...
Hello all!
1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Excited to be here! My name is Kimberly, and I am new to backyard chickens (and ducks)! I have not gotten the little guys as of yet, but I am picking up some chicks (and...