I had 8 eggs under a broody hen (actually two broody hens who are both dedicated setters). One egg began to pip and to hatch, but ended up crushed beneath one of the hens (this was day 20). Today is day 22, and I see no pips, absolutely nothing in the other 7 eggs. How long should I wait...
Hi all...I usually try and find my answers from archived posts so as not to bug everyone, but I can't find anything that helps me with this question...
I have a small backyard flock (2 right now) and I'd like to add a 3rd (that would be the grand total). I have a VERY small, pre-fab coop with...
Okay all...here's an embarrassing question...
I have a VERY small backyard flock of 3...two Buff Orp hens, and one BR roo...who was supposed to be a hen. (Insert bad word here!) I purchased them together, brooded them in their little box together and they are definitely one happy little...
Help...I have this beautiful little BR, and she (Willemina Faye) is now "sounding" like she could be a he! Or maybe I was imagining it...afterall, my family thought I went a little nutty when I said I wanted chickens! I live in So Cal where the county/city ordinance says backyard chickens...