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    Mixed Flock - What to Feed

    Ok I have 1 hen that is already laying, one that is 15 1/2 weeks, and 3 hens that are about 12 weeks. I've been giving them chick/grower feed, putting some Oyster Shells in there for the laying hen, and various treats sporadically. Since I have another chick coming up on laying soon, is it ok...
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    Chicks Staying in Coop vs Being Outside

    Question. I have 1 grown hen, 1 chick about 14 weeks, and 3 about 11 weeks. The last week my grown hen has stopped laying for about 4-5 days which is unlike her. I've also noticed that all 4 of the younger chicks have been spending more time inside the coop instead of out in the run like they...
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    Hen or Roo Game!!

    So when I hatched my babies I was told they were Isa Brown's so I knew I had hens. Well I asked the lady I got them from and she said rooster was Rhode Island Reds (because I don't think they look like Isa Brown's) Well now I'm afraid I have Henrietta might be a Henry and Kit is a boy as well...
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    Older Leghorn??

    I'm curious what you guys think! I got this from a friend who had no idea what they had and if they were laying. I'm thinking Dolly is a Leghorn? Do you guys agree? If not what do you think she might be? I've had her for 3 months now and she has yet to lay an egg. Since her comb is not a...
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    Combing 9 wk old chics w/ Layer

    Question....I have a coop and run for my chickens. I had 2 separate coops 1 for my laying chickens and 1 for my 9 week old chickens. One of my older chickens was extremely stressed and getting picked on all the time and not laying. So I just per her in with my younger ones to see if that...
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    Moving my Babies outside!!

    I'm very excited!! First time baby chick momma, and I have my new coop up and ready to go. My first group of chicks are 7 weeks old and should be moving out into their forever home next day or two!! :) We live in IL so temps are finally raising! I have 4 more babies that will be joining them...
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    Pallet Coop

    Ok...I am in the process of getting a new coop, because like everyone I have a few chickens but now I want more :)!! I have been looking into making a coop from pallets! I would like to house about 10 chickens total. I'm curious if you have ever made one can you post pictures with any...
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    Rehomed Chickens not Laying

    I just got 3 new chickens from a friend. I've had them 3 weeks and 2 of them have not started laying yet! I make sure they eat great with high protein and plenty of water and fresh bedding. Temperatures have warmed up and everyone else's chickens have been laying, why aren't mine yet? Surely...
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    New Chick Mom

    I recently got 3 chickens from a friend. I received 1 egg a day for the first couple of weeks. I'm assuming all from 1 chicken (also same color and time of day). The others do not seem stressed but have not started laying. I've had them for 3 weeks tomorrow. The one that has been laying has...
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