My Leghorns are approximately 15 weeks old now (give or take - got them from TS a few months ago). I recently started opening the nesting area on my Omlet coop (I open it in the mornings, close it at night) and all three have been getting in there and exploring. They've also started eating more...
Hi, All!
Need advice on transiting my four white leghorn chicks from our inside brooder to our Omlet Eglu. The little dinosaurs are getting feathered up and the weather is warming (I'm in North Florida), so I think it's almost time for them to move into their new digs.
Some of the advice I've...
I have an Omlet Eglu and I'm considering getting the automatic door device, but I was curious about the door to the nesting area. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I've read that the door to the nesting area should also be closed at night to keep the hens in the roosting/sleeping area.
If...
Hey, gang!
I adopted four white leghorns this past weekend from the local TSC and I’m thinking they aren’t newborns. They are developing wing feathers and are fluttering around the brooder. Any ideas on how old they may be?
We’re planning on getting three chicks to start our feathered family and was wondering which avenue would be best for starting out. I’ve read I can get sexed chicks at Tractor Supply for a reasonable price, but I was curious if buying from online/local hatcheries would be better.
The one thing...
Hello, all,
Just joined the site and want to get myself introduced.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I helped to feed chickens on a farm as a child, but I’m new to raising them myself. Plan to get a few chicks soon.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now...