Picked up this gorgeous little Easter Egger on Friday. They hatched on Thursday. Looking at its wings I have suspicions that this is a cockerel. Any opinions?
Thanks for y’all’s help in advance.
I currently have 7 little ladies. I'm fairly sure that they are all hens but what's the harm in checking. 😂 Also 2 of the ladies are mystery breeds. Any ideas about what breed they are? I'll post them first.
Nubia: We thinks she's an Australorp and not a Black Jersey Giant because of the...
At first I thought it was pin feathers but the area is kind of squishy. She’s eating, drinking. The other chicks are pecking at the spot. What is going on?
Using Scratch and Pecked unmedicated starter mash. Found this a few days ago and again a few days later. Don't know if it's normal. Everyone is eating and drinking great. Everyone is growing ok. They are about 1 week old. Only one chick has had pasty butt only one time.
Hi. I picked up 2 chicks from the feed store on impulse. Per the store Cackle Hatchery didn't label them and should have. Per Cackle it was a surprise assortment deal and not knowing is half the fun. 😂 Anyways here are my cuties. Also below are the suggested question answers.
1. Where did you...
I’m super new to chickens. I got my first chicks on May 6th and 8th. I currently have 7 chicks. I’m expecting 2 more the week of June 9th. The idea of the self reliance and providing a good life and having the companionship really attracts me to being a chicken keeper. Additionally, I come from...