So, I want eggs laid in clean conditions with no salmonella. I want meat that's not full of antibiotics and steroids and glowing with radiation. GROW CHICKENS! That is the perfect answer. Takes me months to talk my husband into it. Finally convince him, but he is not really involved...
We have 12 Jersey Giant chicks that are about a month old, 6 silkie babies that are only about 3 weeks old, 4 cochins that are 3 months old, and 4 orpingtons and a silkie who are also about 4 months old. We haven't quite finished our chicken house, and they're starting to jump up and sit on the...
when I was at the Newnan, Georgia show I saw quite a few people carrying their chickens around everywhere they went. I even talked to a husband and wife who told me about always taking their pet chicken, sparky, to work at the flea market with them. Do these pet chickens never pookie on you...
I've found a few references to extremely large roosters called "Jersey Giants." These are birds that my husband is very interested in. However, I haven't seen any references to them on any of the backyard chicken threads. Does anybody know if these are a sturdy, healthy breed, are they for...
Hello!
I am joining your group to learn about raising chickens. I had bantys as pets when I was a child, but can't remember much about the actual taking care of them. I would really appreciate advice on
1) how close to the house can I put the coop?
2) what is the best thing to use on the...