I had two chickens. A Coronation Sussex and a Black Orpington (i really thing she is a Black Australop and the gorl said she was an Orpington because she knew that is what I was looking for), Regardless, I just add two younger chickens, just starting to lay. (Black Australop and Buff Orpington...
I had two chickens. A Coronation Sussex and a Black Orpington (i really thing she is a Black Australop and the gorl said she was an Orpington because she knew that is what I was looking for), Regardless, I just add two younger chickens, just starting to lay. (Black Australop and Buff Orpington...
I have a coronation sussex that is always broody! and I mean always. She is broody for a couple weeks, her dry spell for a week or so and lays for 1-2 weeks. This has been her cycle since February. Do you you think letting her have chicks would break this cycle or is this just her way? I have...
I have a coronation sussex that is always broody! and I mean always. She is broody for a couple weeks, her dry spell for a week or so and lays for 1-2 weeks. This has been her cycle since February. Do you you think letting her have chicks would break this cycle or is this just her way? I have...
I recently adopted two birds. The girl who had them did not care for them very well but I have had them for about 3 months now and the seem healthy and very happy. I have what she said was a Black Orpington and a Coronation Sussex. The attached eggs are from the black Orp. As you see one is...
I went out and tucked her into the hen house part. She was not happy, but has stayed in. I dont know who was more scared, her or me. Pitch black outside. I must say, her body felt nice and warm though. Makes me feel better to know she is warm under all those feathers
Hi all, need some advise. I got my first chickens today, (they are a little over a year old). A black orpington and a (coronation sussex. It is about 25 degrees outside and the sussex will not go into the sleeping part of the coop. They both got up there earlier so she knows where it is and how...
Regarding the X2 on 8 weeks, do you mean keep them inside for 16 weeks? That seems like a pretty big bird to be inside.
What are your thoughts on moving the brooding light (red light) to the coop? fire danger?
Hello All, I am new (and I mean new) to the chicken world. I will be getting baby chicks, 4 Buff Orpingtons, the week of December 2nd. I have read several threads on Winterizing your coop and preparing for winter, but am still confused! so... My chicks should be feathered out in about 5-6 weeks...
Hello, I am new to BYC and am just starting in my chicken adventures. I am already in love with Orpingtons. I have been looking all over the internet for sources for chicks/pullets. Does anyone know of somewhere local to WA to find them? I really do not like the idea of getting them through the...