I'm planning on purchasing some baby chicks, do you know any tame breeds that would do well around children? I have a 8 year old and a 6 year old. They showed interest in Easter Eggers, is that a good breed to have around children? I've had chickens before and I want to start a new flock...
There are lots of predators where I live, I've been reading up on them and now I'm terrified
There are raccoons, coyotes, hawks and opossums. I was wondering what kind of coop I should get, I was thinking about either a raised coop or a chicken tractor. I don't want to kill predators unless I...
about three weeks ago my chick hatched and just the other day i was looking at its shell and i realized that the air sack was still fully in tacked, no punctures or anything! is it possible that it didn't break it? She is a bit small, smaller then her siblings but still!
She is the barred rock...
I don't think so, it would probaby do the same in the wild. I hope it turns out ok, i helped mine and she is perfectly heathy and happy ( just a bit small is all :))
I just bought a week old chick and its beak looks like other chicks had been pecking at it. Will it heal on its own or do i need to do something? Thanks.
I had 11 eggs and 1 of them hatched. It seem really lonely so I want to get a friend for it. Could I introduce one a little bit older or does it have to be the same age?
I had 11 eggs and 1 of them hatched. It seem really lonely so I want to get a friend for it. Could I introduce one a little bit older or does it have to be the same age?