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After one's hens have been wormed, their eggs cannot be used for human consumption for at least two weeks. But couldn't one put those eggs under a broody or hatch them in an incubator to no adverse effect? I was just wondering whether anyone had an opinion or words of wisdom about this. It...

I wasn't sure where to post this, but I thought people might be amused and empathetic with this chicken story from New York City. It's nice to know that people keep chickens in the heart of the city. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/garden/03domestic.html?pagewanted=1

This afternoon a banded pigeon appeared on top of my chicken coop. Her band says: NPA 7 09 AP 1509 She flew back and forth and didn't seem to want to leave. I know nothing about pigeons. Right now she is in a pen with food and water. She has obviously been handled a lot - she was easy...

I bought the chicken pictured below at a Swap. I was told it was a blue Marans pullet. Well, it may be blue, but it has developed a crow, so I know it is a cock. But it is developing a rose comb, and I looked up Marans combs and they are single. Anyone have an idea of what it might be?

In the process of searching out ideas and plans for a new coop, I discovered this site by North Dakota State University Extension Service. It has plans for chicken and turkey coops, barns, feeders, nesting boxes, brooders, etc. I think you will find it very useful if you are planning a new...

I just finished candling my eggs and everything looks pretty good. I have in this incubator (due on 7/9) Ameracaunas, White Leghorns, and Marans. And I noticed when candling that the airsacks of the Ameracaunas are pretty large and oddly shaped - not a nice ellipse at the top of the egg, but...

I want to put a cock in with my girls and incubate their eggs. Does anone know how long the cock must be in with them before I can be pretty much guaranteed that their eggs would be fertile? I have scoured FAQ's but didn't find an answer to this particular question. Thanks!