Does anyone have pictures of chicks/chickens resulting from crossing a Black Copper Marans rooster with any of the following hens: Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, New Hampshire Reds, Sapphire Gems or Silver Laced Wyandottes?
One of our chickens went broody and without a rooster of our own, we...
My Easter Egger has been broody for 4 weeks, maybe 5. I don’t have a rooster and have been removing eggs relatively quickly each day from the nest boxes so she has nothing to sit on. I have been picking her up and putting her in the chicken run or out in the grass to free range a bit 1-2 times a...
Can anyone help to diagnose my two 5wk old lavendar orpingtons? Their eyelids seem almost larger that my other chicks, definitely a little red and watery without any foaming or tearing. No issues breathing, no sneezing, no wheezing. Appetite is fine. They have been this way for about 2-3 weeks...
Good day to you all,
About 2 months ago I purchased 2 (red sex link and barred rock)pullets from a gentleman in brooklyn that informed me his hens were about 5 months old. Due to my ignorance I did not notice that birds were sick and infested with lice and mites. Sickness spread through my...
Good Afternoon Guys and Gals,
I have just come to the clear realization that I need some advice form more experience chicken owners. I have only had chickens for 19 weeks and have encountered some serious difficulties. Although there is amazing info available I will admit I have been a little...
Hi Gals and Guys,
I have frequently looked for info in these pages but have decided it is time to be official and get involved in the community. I live in NYC, bronx NY and have 5 chickens in my tiny yard. I look forward to learning and continuing my path to becoming a chicken jedi master...