I have an 9 month old Rhode Island Red Rooster who now has to leave. His insatiable appetite for mating, and what he will do to perform it has become a source of stress for my hens. In addition to these antics, he will not leave the new 8 week girls alone. Does anyone have any ideas on how to...
Well I have a question for everyone. At the beginning of this month, one of my girls had an respiratory infection. During this time, her egg laying became almost non-existent. She has now recovered and started laying once again, not to full capacity yet but she is laying. So the question is...
Okay I have a problem and dont know what could be the cause. To date I have lost 5 chicks / hens. There is no signs of outward cause, ie pecks, sores, infections and such. Seem fine the day before then the next.....1 gone. I assumed the first couple was due to size and establishment of...
Okay, now this may seem as a dumb question but,,,,,,Can you give a chicken a bath, or should you for that matter? 2 of my girls are covered in mud (dang rain) and look absolutely disgusting. Is it safe to give them a bath? Any particular type of shampoo?
Okay, now this may seem as a dumb question but,,,,,,Can you give a chicken a bath, or should you for that matter? 2 of my girls are covered in mud (dang rain) and look absolutely disgusting. Is it safe to give them a bath? Any particular type of shampoo?
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone can help me with my chicken math. I have just completed my coop, it measures 16 foot wide - 6 foot high - and 8 foot deep. How many chickens can I house in it comfortably? Currently I have 5 white rocks but my wife is wanting more. Any suggestions?