I can definitely say I have learned a lot about raising chickens this year. I moved to a new home bought some chicks (before building a coop I might add!), eventually built a coop and graduated some of the "extra" Roos to the DFU (Deep Freezer University)! I can now say that I have another...
This is my Roo Blue. My wife loves him and he's the only rooster that's definitely not going in the freezer. The only problem is I don't have any idea what breed he might be. I got him during a bout of "chicken fever" as I like to call it. I went over board and was a victim of "Chicken...
Okay people, I've finally taken the plunge and purchased my first chicks. I got some heritage birds from a hobby farm in my area. You will have to have patience with me because, in "our" (took family and let my wife pick most of them) picking frenzy I am a little fuzzy as to exactly what I got...
Hi, It's my first attempt at raising chickens and ducks and looking for advice on building my coop and run. It has been pointed out to me that it would be a good idea to house my chickens and ducks (of which I don't have yet), in different coops. I was wondering if they might however be okay...
I have been planning on building my coop with a mesh floor with the ability to cover it in the winter. It seems like a good way to keep the coop clean and a good source of ventilation. My question is how many of you built one of these or known someone whom has. I had also planned to have the...
Thought I'd take a minute to introduce myself so bare with me.
Live in Roanoke Rapids,NC . currently but planning on moving out into the sticks real soon.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I have never raised chickens before, but I did have a pet rooster...