Here is a picture of Sumeer - He was supposed to be a she. While I would love to keep him - our Borough doesn't allow him. He is 14 weeks old, and in the last week just started crowing. I was even thinking maybe he was still a she until he picked his favorite girl and took her. I am not sure...
I just want to thank everyone here for your help!!!
Last Saturday/Sunday my babies were born - from two dozen eggs 9 beautiful chicks hatched. This was my first time and all the many posts of advice, plus my own few frantic posts answers with answers were a godsend!
I love BackYard Chickens...
What do I do now - I think I forgot everything I read... is it time to take the automatic turner out? raise the humidity? (It's been around 60%) Does the temperature stay at 100 degrees?
I can't see through the blue eggs very well when candling so I'm not sure how they are doing. However...
I am so new to this - Ive been reading threads to get ready for my first hatch. We plan on driving to a farm this weekend to get a dozen eggs. My daughter and I are so excited - my DH thinks we are crazy!
My question is do I need to prep before I bring home the eggs? I have the incubator...
I had 1 golden comet and 3 rhode island reds that were 6 weeks old in my chicken tractor last night - that someone stole!
I built the tractor special for them and raised them from tiny chicks. I am devastated. We filed a report with the police, but they are not really taking it seriously...
I have a beautiful White Crested Polish rooster "Mickey" I got at auction this past weekend - well the borough ordinances say I can't keep Mickey.
He is the sweetest thing! He will sit in your lap and let you pet him, easy to pick up - my ten year old daughter can handle him without a...