I realize this may be a stupid question, however here it goes My Barred Plymouth Rock started laying her eggs about 3 weeks ago...my Jersey Giant just started and I noticed that every time she goes to lay an egg...she get's real vocal and my roo...lol escorts her into the coop and sits there...
My Daisy/Duke has had me questioning his gender since he was a baby....hence the name....16 weeks later, some saddle feathers and finally a crow!!!!! Couldn't believe it!!!! I had to share! He is such a sweetheart! He's huge yet not the brightest crayon in the box......but what a love. My...
My girls are 4 weeks old..may be too early but for those experienced in the breed here they are:)
I know these are not ideal pics Im sorry....the girls would not stand still
I couldnt tell if they were roos or not...they are identical other than size...one is bigger than the other...any...
Daisy or Duke?-7 weeks-light Brahma
Jenny or Johnny?-5 weeks-partridge giant Cochin
Buffy or Bart?-7 weeks-buff Brahma
Would love your opinions:) Thanks!!!!
I have a 4 week old Plymouth Rock and 2 weeks ago introduced two new Cochins...she hates them and I separated her and put her back in and she still hates them. The rest of the flock is fine with them. I don't know what to do other than give her away? Let me know your thoughts...bye the way I am...
Gracie....Dark Brahma
Buffy-Buff Brahma
Duke?-Light Brahma
Sunny-Light Brahma
Jersey-Jersey Giant
Rosie-Jersey Giant
Lily or is it a Larry?-Plymouth Rock
Nellie-Plymouth Rock
My two new babies
Lacy-Silver laced chochin
Jenny-Partridge Cochin
Let me know your thoughts! Thanks:)
Hi all....I was told by someone yesterday who said she raised chickens for years....that I should feed my chickens scratch and alfalfa instead of Oyster shells.......when they get older...any views on this? Let me know ok?
Thanks
The kids got more room:) They seem to love it or is it Mama loves it?...lol
My Jersey girl first one on the roost
They all looked at her like how'd you do that?
My little Gracie....I'd swear she poses for the pics....first one to run to me when I go play with them:)
I am curious if anyone can tell me at what age can you tell what sex your chick is. I purchased 8 chicks from my local feed store and need to know what to look for?...I've read that the thickness of the legs is a consideration and the feather growth rate could also be a consideration? All my...
Hi guys:) Me again....As you know my babies are still very young. I am hopeful for all 8 being hens.....if I get a Roo....I'm assuming that is what you call roosters:) How will I know and at what age? What should I look for? I am new to this as you know and will need guidance I don't want to...
Hi:) I am new to this site as well as raising chickens....any words of wisdom for beginners like me? I have 2 Barred Plymouth Rocks...Nellie and Lily....they are 14 days old....My other 6 girls..wink, wink...hoping they are all hens....were born on St Patrick's Day....they are 2 Black Jersey...