Little background for you- I have a backyard flock of 5 hens, all about 15 months old. No previous injuries or issues to note.
About a month ago, one of my barred rocks started looking "depressed." It's important to note that she doesn't necessarily act depressed all of the time: She leaves the...
12-month-old Buff Orpington. One of flock of five (also two Barred Rocks, one Ameraucana, and one Rhode Island Red). All one year old. All have been laying since about 5 months old. They eat layer feed and scratch grains/corn, bug treats, and backyard foraging. The other four hens have...
One of my year-old hens laid this egg. I've seen strange eggs before, but the tail-like membrane of this one takes it to a new level. Input needed, please!
That question about rehoming was for Flockincrazy.
I appreciate the feedback, everyone.
We had a back yard flock in Austin, Texas for about four years, and feel pretty comfortable with having laying hens and all their sounds in my Detroit backyard. In fact, I know of at least a half dozen...
You have a bachelor coop? Meaning you collect roosters? And would be willing to meet to adopt two 3.5 month old cockerels? One is a Black Australorp and the other is a Plymouth Blue Rock.
Help!
My wife and I just got our second flock ever about 3 months ago, and it turns out that TWO of the seven are males.
We live in a residential neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan. Chickens are not allowed! We have an 8 foot cedar privacy fence around the backyard, but the two boys each...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
My wife and I just got our second flock 3 months ago in Detroit, MI. Previously we had a flock for 4 years in Austin, TX. I grew up with a flock next door at a neighbor's house.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now...