We also purchased a variety of chickens for our coop and like you we thought we only wanted hens. We ended up with one Golden Laced Polish and one Ameraucana Rooster. "Rooster" does not necessarily mean that they will be aggressive. The Golden follows me around like he is love struck. The...
I am so glad I saw this. If I had not and my chickens feathers started falling out I would panic. Yep, I am a newbe. Feel free to give me all kinds of helpful advice.
I just noticed that my 5 week old chicks are beginning to sneeze. They are on non-medicated chick feed, grass and clover, and bird seed as a treat. I was cracking sun flower seeds for them from the treat container, but have stopped. Any suggestions? Should I be concerned?