Well, I thought I would share. This is my first year with chickens and I bought 22 from the local feed store. Different breeds. About 3 weeks ago I noticed one of my buffs not getting up from her nest box. I decided to play it out. At that time I didn't realize that other hens were still laying...
I have some chicks that are a few weeks old. They all have a lot of feathers but since this is my first go I'm not sure what fully feathered is. They are currently in my house and I think are getting a little stuffy in their box and stinky even with the box being cleaned everyday. The coop I've...
Thanks! I decided to get chicks. I got a few rir, americaunas, and gold sex links. I also got a rooster to keep them company. I just finished building a 140 sq ft coop and a 200 sq ft run. So hopefully in a few weeks they can move out there. Tanks for all the input!
I have a few questions about eggs that I might just be over thinking. I know that a flock of hens only still produce eggs that are infertile, but I have a small flock of hens and a rooster that are just a few weeks old. These are my first so I don't really know how the egg production differs by...
I know in Statesboro, a little ways from Macon, Anderson's general store and Tillman Brannen and Minick sell chicks. Not sure if this is too far to travel.
Hello, my name is Tim and I live near savannah georgia. I've been thinking about raising a few chickens for over a year now and have finally decided to do it. I think I want to start with 4 or 5 hens, maybe a rooster maybe not. Any suggestions on beginner breeds for me that would do well in this...