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Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I wouldn't be having the sitter stay in the house so he or she would probably need to live locally; you're in North Bend? If you could find someone in this area I would surely appreciate it.

Chicken sitter needed to come once a day while I am on vacation. I am in Bellingham, WA

Couldn't see you location. Are you anywhere near Washington State?

Yeah, I'm thinking there won't be any more of her kind. No one else in the flock really likes being touched even.

Who knew chickens loved to cuddle?! Actually, she's the only one in the bunch who does. Perhaps a lot of other chickens out there do this? ? (keyword: cuddly chicken)

First, thank you for adopting these poor chicks! I started using plastic gallon milk jugs with just enough of the top cut away--left the handle on-- so they can drink our of it easily, about the top 1/4. I noticed that my chickens actually preferred this to the type of waterer that you fill...

Sorry, I did not read every entry of this thread so am not sure if this was already addressed (besides one member's post that his chickens do not perch higher than 2 feet or so). But in regards to height alone, my chickens certainly do seek out the highest perch in their enclosure which in this...

This is much belated--I just came across this posting--but it sounds like Guillian Barre syndrome (sp?) that occurs in humans. It starts with lower extremity paralysis, then ascends, eventually paralyizing the muscles used in respiration with resultant death of the victim. Just a guess...

I hope this isn't bad news, but it looks like it may indeed turn into a rooster. I got 2 Ameraucana/EE "pullets" a few months ago and one, who had a prominent comb as yours does, started crowing a few days ago. I kind of wondered why this one's comb was more developed than the others. Now I know.

Quote: THanks, Chickflick. Unfortunately I don't have much more time, especially since I've already promised to bring him over today, after cancelling yesterday. I'm afraid if I pass this chance up, I'll be out of luck when his crowing is in full force. I'm sorry about your predicament too...

Good to know. I do hope he remains a yard rooster. I don't mind the crowing either, but don't think my neighbors share the same opinion. And I much prefer it to the agitated squawking of some of my hens wanting out of the run!

MissPrissy, I knew that roosters were often not kept with the hens, in the same enclosure, but aren't they usually kept at least within sight of other chickens, be they hens or roosters? Is it too idealistic for me to think or hope that they are at least allowed to *see* other chickens...

Yes, that fear has been in the back of my mind too.

This predicament may seem silly to most, but I assumed there'd be some understanding chicken people on this site. A few days ago I realized one of my 11-week old "pullets" was actually a rooster. I live in a neighborhood where that wouldn't go down so well. I found someone (on Craigslist) to...

Quote: Hello there! I moved here almost 2 years ago from Seattle. It's a nice area--less traffic and a lot of farms. Well, the good thing is I found someone who is willing to take him in. The bad thing is he can't/won't keep him with his hens for fear of fertilized eggs. He says he has...

Just a few minutes ago, I heard crowing from outside my bedroom window. It took me a few seconds to realize, to my horror, that it was one of my "pullets." I'm hoping someone out there will want to give him a good home. I live in a neighborhood and am desperate! Thanks. I'm in the...

Quote: Although I've never taken it upon myself to kill a chicken, this method just doesn't seem that quick to me, in comparison to chopping the head off, or shooting it which I realize may not always be feasible for everyone. Most importantly, simply putting any creature in a position that...

panner123, I'm not sure why you would consider tying a chicken's feet and hanging it upsidedown before slitting its throat humane. Personally, I'd consider that one of the least humane methods. I know I wouldn't want to go that way.

Ha, that's funny. I guess it may just be the more passive chickens, I think I've read about that.

Hi, I've had only a handful of chickens so far and was wondering if you all have always noticed that your chickens start squatting when you approach them--the "mating squat"-- a week or so before their first egg is laid. I've noticed this in the few layers I've had but now I have a 7 month old...