First, let me start off by saying...no one warns you about the emotional roller coaster ride it is to own backyard chickens!
Secondly, bear with me, as this will be a long post.
I have three sets of pullets/roos - 11-weeks, 8-weeks, and 6-weeks. The two roos are part of the 6-week group.
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We ordered two Speckled Sussex pullets from McMurray to add to our flock. Sadly, one didn't make it through the first night. The other was the smallest of the two and the smallest of all the chicks we received in that order. She came out of the box ready to rumble. It was very aggressive...
Good morning, all. I ordered my first chicks through Murray McMurray and as many others, received a mystery chick. This guy/gal is 4 1/2 weeks old. I've always thought he/she was a roo, but now I'm not so sure. Any thoughts on what breed this could be and whether it's a roo or pullet? (As a...
Good morning, everyone. New mom to 27 precious chicks. Already completely obsessed with my fluff balls. They need to put warning labels on these things.....beware.....chicks can be addictive! Looking forward to interacting with everyone.