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Hello, I was wondering, if anyone could tell me anything about wattle discoloration? I am a little concerned.

The chicks are going to be 4months old. I don't know when they become adolescent, but they are definitely on their way. Yesterday, they were out grazing most of the morning. About 2:30 - 3:00 I wanted to get them back to the coop, before I had to go to the work. I got four chicks in and the...

The chicks this morning are on the move,this beautiful morning, as they dashed over to the compost bin. Apparently, there is, much good eating. This is fine with me, since the MENACE HAWK is probably lurking, not too far away; waiting for the chance to pounce. If they stay close to the shed...

I let the chickens out to graze this morning, after spending a day in doors (so to speak). I don't want to interfere too much into the chickens world only because I want chickens to be chickens. If I stay out with them to long, I start to micro- manage their movements. Go here! don't go here! Go...

It was a nice day out with the flock. The chicks are now two months old and are growing by leaps and bounds. I am still not sure, I want them to stay out all day; as they are very reluctant to go in, unless they get spooked. These birds seem programmed to face what ever trials are coming their...

I have been wondering if crows help keep predators away. With my old flock, I had considered them foes, bullies, and would encourage the hens to run from them. But since then, I have heard they could be a deterrent against hawks? Does anyone have the low down? Thanks.

Hi folks, I have a rooster that has this habit of going into the coop by himself as if "casing the joint". I am not sure what he is doing or what he is looking for. All the chicks are out in the yard. He goes in, usually to the back corner or wall , clucks around, scrapes around a little and...

I am very proud of how well the new chicks are getting along with the rooster. Yesterday, we took our second field trip around the house. Two of the chicks got separated from the others, and needed some help re-uniting with the group. They spend much of their time in the woods. Being Speckled...

Last night I had to give Brutus a lesson on etiquette. The girls have been in the coop about a week; with the rooster, about 3 days. Everyone has been getting along swell, and Brutus, to my surprise, has been very cordial. However, last night was their first night together, in the coop...

Greetings All, I made a water fountain for the chickens using a 5 gallon bucket. I used drinking straws at the base and used a clean trash bag as a bladder; to slow down the flow of the water dripping out. It seems to be working well,but have a couple of concerns. It is currently in the...

I feel good today, Iput the rooster in with the hens. As of right now, they seem to be getting along well. I spent at least two weeks prepping for this moment; gradually getting them used to each others presence. Now they are all together in the pen. Hooray!

I would like some coaching on how to get my chickens to be better egg layers. What is the common thinking on this? I had Road Island Red's in the past, and in the early years were laying pretty well. About two years ago, I introduced the flock to -my now rooster, who I think, traumatized those...

Okay, It has been five weeks since I got my Speckled Sussex chicks- cute as can be. Yesterday was their first day/night in the coop. Unfortunately, I picked the hottest day of the summer to do it. They were panting quite a bit, and I was regretting my decision. I did make sure they had water...

Hi All, I am looking forward to learning more about chickens, and to relate my experience of raising Speckled Sussex hens. They are only about two weeks old. Take care, Lou