I just went outside and discovered by Golden Wynadote on the ground of the run dead. There was no sign of illness. I just examined her whole body, and do not see any injuries. I'm freaking out. Anyone have any idea what could have happened. She is 5 months old.
I only have one male guinea (Screech). Screech was raised from a baby with one of my Buff Orpington (Claire). Claire is now his woman I guess you could say.
Today, Claire was on my lap and he was not happy about it. He threw himself at my chair as hard as he could. I was completely...
First I am deciding whether to let her hatch them. this is the first time she has actually sat on her egg. She has been getting busy with my guinea so he is definately the daddy.
Now... I have another hen that lays her eggs in the same space, and they are not fertile cuz she isn't getting...
Tonight I discovered my chickens asleep roosting in the run instead of their coop. I carried each one into the coop (which stays open to their run) but they just ran back out. Its going to be very cold tonight. Will they go in if they are cold? I do not know why they have started doing this...
This is my first year with chickens... i built this all myself (that is why there are so many imperfections but the chickens don't seem to mind. This years i focused on function - next year I will work on curb appeal - feel free to give any...
My buff orprington "hen" was actually a rooster. He was very sweet and friendly, loved his personality so I figured ok I'll give this a try.
Now at 5 months he is turning into a lunatic. One minute he is eating out of my hand and the next he is trying to kill me. He continues to drop his...
Apprximately 2 to 2 1/2 Weeks Old, White & Black - looks like a yellowish tint on part of its neck. My first easter egger... any input as to what sex would be great! Thanks!
I went to a flea market today because I was looking for a good deal on some trees. There were people selling chickens and I was absolutely horrified at the condition. They were all crammed in little cages together. Most were panting from the heat and some were all loosing their feathers and...
I dug a little hole in the dirt (one shovel full) and sprinkled a little sand in it. My Buff Orpingtons love this hole. They squeeze into it together and just lay there... and also take sand baths in it together while kicking each other for room.
Hi everyone... I just joined today but have actually been reading lots of stuff on this site for a few weeks since I bought my girls. LOTS of valuable info here!!!!