Hi, I live in northwest Phoenix. I have had my chickens for almost two years. I assumed all five were hens even though one never laid eggs. Now, almost two years old, the one who doesn't lay, has suddenly started crowing every morning.
I am looking for someone outside the city, or in an...
Chickens are flocking birds. I would suggest having more than one. Keep the heat source on one side of the brooder that way if the chick is too warm it can move away from the heat source. Dip the chick's beak into the water and that should help it start drinking. My chicks didn't start eating...
Hi, I just got my first baby chicks. They are about five days old and living in a brooder in my bathroom. It is really hot right now in Phoenix so they will not go outdoors for about four weeks when it starts to cool down, at least at night. Would love to hear from others in the desert...