We built a hoop coop and I placed a thermometer inside to keep track of the temp. The coop is covered with a large white tarp. The temperature has been 10+ degrees hotter inside the coop than outside despite having a solar fan setup. I panicked and we removed the tarp and tried putting ground...
Hello! I have a feeling my Buff Orpington might be a rooster, which city regulations don’t allow. I only have the one, so I don’t have another hen to compare it with. I have searched online, but am just not for sure and don’t want to mistakenly rehome a hen. It is 12 weeks old. Thoughts??
Hello mealworm farmers!
I ordered 2000 mealworms to start my adventure and the shipment was shipped out on May 10. I received notice that the shipment was delayed and would not arrive until today, May 23rd. I am guessing they will all be dead. I already contacted the seller about it and I will...
I am told my Gold Star Sexlink “Hen” is a rooster, and unfortunately, due to city regulations I cannot keep him. He is well mannered and can be easily picked up. Fed organic Scratch & Peck Mash. I would keep him if I could and am sad to have to get rid of him. He is not vocal yet, but I need to...
Hi everyone,
I am new to this chicken "thang" and am having a dilemma I wasn't expecting. I have been taking my 7 and 8 week chicks out to their coop for the day so they can get excercise and get used to their coop and then bringing them in at night until we could finish predator proofing the...