So I got 10 baby chicks about 4 weeks ago. We got 2 Plymoth Barred Rocks, 2 New Hampshire Reds, 2 mystery birds (supposed to by wyandottes, but they aren't), and 4 Aracaunas. 1 of the Aracaunas has the distinguishing puffy cheeks that I hear they are supposed to have the others don't so i'm...
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#1 I'm pretty sure is supposed to be a New Hampshire Red, which is what I asked for. What about #2 and #3 (same chick). I'd asked for Silver Laced Wyandotte. I'm 100% sure they aren't that. What do you think?
So we went to the local feed store and waited in line for 2 hours to get our chicks. They were sold out of some of the ones that we wanted by the time our number was called. Anyway, I asked for 2 Plymouth Barred Rocks (I know I got these, black with white spot on head), 4 Aracanas (pretty sure...
We are just starting our chicken adventure this Spring. We get our chicks on April 5th. I know many people that own chickens and i'm wondering.... Do you wait out the moult or replace the chicken when she starts. I know some people that replace the chicken when she starts because they are...
We are currently planning our first coop and are incredibly excited. All I need is for the snow to melt and the ground to thaw so I can move some dirt and get building. Anyway, while gathering materials, I am finding that OSB is much cheaper then plywood. Will the chickens peck at it and/or...