So we have 6 buff orpington hens. my husband brought home a mixed breed rooster who is aobut the same size but black. The hens are being pretty mean to hiim, they won't let him eat and are pecking at him, one even tried to peck his eye :( Will this problem solve itself in time? I feel really bad...
We've ordered some chickens from someone local because we don't have space to raise chicks. We ordered 2 barred rock, 2 buff orpingtons and 2 silver wyannote. My husband really wants a rooster and we discussed getting one locally as well. We were just wondering if we should get one breed? I'm...
Forgive me if these things have been asked before. We have an elevated coop on order and will be building the run ourselves. We have heard raccoons can chew through chicken wire. So we were looking at heavier wire but were told by an relative who has chickens that we really don't need stronger...
My husband and I are building our first run and have a coop being made. I really like the thought of meat chickens once we figure out what we're doing. I'm sure they would live a better life with us and die more humanely by our hand than the chickens in the grocery store. I also like the idea of...