My new babies are here, unfortunately my camera is broken so I can't post pics, but they are adorable. One boy and one girl, the boy has blue eyes and the girl has a beautiful brunette coat so naturally I named them.....Francis Albert and Ava!! When my camera is working again, I'll post some pics.
Last night my wife came to me shyly and said,"Honey???" I already knew it had something to do with spending, so I asked, "Now what did you buy?" She said, "I hope your not mad but I ordered some Silkies and Giant Cochins, I just can't help it, I love the babies!" So in a month we'll have some...
Sorry for the barrage of questions lately, but one more, is Powerade diluted OK to give my chickens, until I can get to the feed store and buy some to put in their water?
I've lost 3 just today and a total of 6 altogether. I called Welp's and they asked if I was pulling their food for 12 hours, which I am. They said it may be too hot for them, so I actually brought them into the house and put them in the air conditioning, so they looked at me and then huddled...
Last week we got our shipment from My Pet Chicken, 12 Red Stars and 13 Leghorns, all girls. They will not settle down at all. If my wife or I just try to change their water they run around peeping and trying to get away from us. Our first batch of chicks, which are now about a month old(5...
Now that I have my peeps(and yes they're cute), I've decided to use part of my extra income tax check to buy a 10 by 14 metal shed and then modify it for my girls. My question, do I need to buy the foundation frame for a floor, or do I just let the ground be the floor?
My babies are being shipped today....I can't even relax I'm so nervous waiting for them. I think I'm going to have an instant family...with feathers and attitude!
I am a complete newbie to chickens, but after reading every book I could get my hands on and spending hours here at BYC, I've decided to jump in with both feet. I have 12 Red Star chicks and 13 White Leghorn chicks on their way, all females, but I never gave it a thought when I ordered them...