First time raising hens. Got the coop and run all set up and my 12 girls are loving life. They should start laying about Aug.
Yesterday 2 stray roosters showed up. We live in the country, and Hubby found out who owns them. They got loose and he can't catch them. He said shoot (!) them.
I...
Newbie here, but enjoying the journey. Chicks are 2 and 1 weeks in the house brooder.
Spring is not working with us much as far as getting the coop and run area ready. It is where my water garden use to be, so filling in with bare dirt. Thought I would have time to plant and let there be...
I am like a kid the day before Christmas. My chicks are scheduled to be picked up next Tues. but I am seriously thinking about going to the hatchery and seeing what they have "on the floor" and getting 6 today.
Can I just put the others in next Tues. if I get these 6 early?
Would it be...
Stopped at TSC this afternoon, they got chicks today, and my 2 year old grandson and I had to visit with them. They have a 6 chick minimum purchase, and I get the 6 I ordered on the 15th. Husband stayed in the car, just KNOWING I was coming out with chicks.
Ha! See I do have restraint...