HELP!
I got these peeps from a completed school classroom project, from somewhere in Indiana. I got no information other than then are approximately 3 weeks old. I have no idea what breed. Despite what some of the images look like, they are GREY in color. Any thoughts?
Thank you to all who replied to my questions. Sadly I have to report that less than a week after this photo was taken I had a very crafty raccoon find its way thru a tiny weakness in my chicken run, and this beautiful young hen was killed. Traps are set for the predator, and the pen is as...
Hello fellow chicken fans
In June I stopped by Meyer Hatchery and picked up 4 new babies. They were in the bin where you could pick any color that you wanted and take your chances as to what breed they were - although the very sweet lady at Meyer took pity on me when I told her I lived in...
I have 6 girls that are very spoiled. They get a basket of freshly cut herbs and greens every day. Some of their personal favorites are oatmeal with raisins, pancakes (no syrup), any kitchen scraps - and a head of cabbage hung from a string like a piñata will keep them busy for at least a day!
Dear newbie
Welcome to the club!
YEARS ago I had chickens for a science project in high school but I am also new to chickens as an adult.
We chose 3 breeds to go with - Black Astralorp, Dominiques, and Golden Buffs (Golden Comets).
We purchased thru a hatchery and picked them up directly from...
Hello to BYC.
I am in the process of "re-fitting" our wooden play set into a chicken coop.
During the hottest time of the year - but luckily there is plenty of shade in this 98 degree weather.
My question is this - I have Black Astralorp, Dominique and Golden Buff chickens (almost 4 weeks old...
I have some new babies that came from a hatchery - and I think I might have an issue with mites/lice. To be determined after a closer look tonight.
BUT I was wondering how young/old the chicks have to be before application of Sevin/Carbaryl dust. Mine are 2 1/2 weeks old
Thanks
Thanks Redsoxs! I look forward to seeing what they do this morning at 'feeding time'. It should be interesting!
What % of their diet (at this age) can be made up of the extra things? Obviously they have their starter available 24 hours a day
Hello to the chicken community! I am learning chickens as we speak, and am the proud new mom to 2 Black Astralorp, 2 Dominique and 2 Golden Buff chicks - 2 weeks old today. They are growing like weeds and have been SO much fun so far - we are looking at getting the coop finished up soon...