He was originally purchased as a "pullet" and has turned out to be a cockerel. I live in town and cannot have roosters. I have called all of the feed stores around my area that carry poultry and none have space for roosters. He's kind of a silly bird and not sure how he is/will be as a flock...
I have a Chocolate Orpington Pullet that is 6 mos old and I noticed yesterday that she was sneezing and making a high pitched squeal kinda noise. No discharge from nose, eyes are clear and eating and drinking fine and poop is normal. She acts normal, but I'm concerned because she's never done...
I believe its legal to keep them but not sure on the particulars, ie. how many and distance from buildings and stuff. Thank you. Looked on website but can't find definitive answers.
I'm purchasing two 5 mos old pullets. One is a Chocolate Orpington and the other is a Bantam Easter Egger. I purchased "grower" feed (Neither of them are laying yet. I figured one was a late bloomer and the other one is tiny so I can definitely get her some oyster shell for calcium is she starts...
Hello, I am a 4h poultry leader in central California. I'm looking for breeders of show quality birds for county fair shows. My husband is building my coop this fall for spring 2015 chicks. I'm allowed 7 hens at my home. Any suggestions?