Hen? Ugh. I was hoping for Roo. That would explain her behavior. She's not laying or crowing. But mean, mean, mean. She was mean at 2 days old and it's getting worse. She's in the pen I keep new chicks in being introduced. She can see everyone, but can't touch them. She goes after a...
I'm a newbie and wondering when you can tell if the chick is a rooster. She is a little larger than the other chicks (Speckled Sussex, Buttercup and Buckeye) her age. I'm hoping she's just a big girl. Any thoughts?
I was wondering what some experienced Arizona chicken owners do. We live in an area filled with predators and are busy making a coop predator proof before adding new chicks. Pack rats are an issue. What do you guys suggest to do feed inside or out. They will not be free range - they will...
Just picked up 4 chicks this past weekend. Husband is busy building the coop while the chicks grow up in their temporary home (old dog crate). It's so much fun watching them and their little personalities already forming. I'm excited to learn more and going to check out your learning center...