Hello,
are you sure about the 25 days? The little ones usually hatch on the 21st day. Maybe the three didn't develop to the end. Did you check them earlier for development inside?
Hello,
in my country is no such thing like a rooster collar. As I read here, that roosters have died wearing it, I know why!
Please think of buying fertilized eggs or young hens. Crowing is a natural behaviour. Your hens can be happy without a rooster, but I doubt a rooster can be happy without...
You will not be able to breed resistent chickens. You may enhance their resilience, but they can still catch any virus. Healthy food is important, also fresh air an a rather clean coop. The best thing to do is to seperate new chickens next time like written above. So you can observe if they are...
My name is Erna and I come from Western Europe.
My husband and I fell in love with chickens in autumn 2013. At the moment we care for a group of nine, but the number will rise this spring. I am working hard to improve the chicken part of our garden, and I enjoy their company while doing so.