Hi! I decided that I had to be smarter than a chicken, and I may be on the right track. Hubby and I repositioned my "brooder cage" and covered the mesh front. Bertha Broody became quiet and calmer within 2 minutes. Within 10 minutes, she was standing over the nest with the eggs, and...
Hi! I'm a newbie. I have 7 hens-together since 4 wks old. One of them went broody about 2 wks ago. I obtained a "cage" appropriate for her and set up a nest with eggs for her to hatch. However, all she wants to do since I placed her in there late yesterday is get back with the other 6 of her...
Does anyone know if backyard chickens are "legal" in Brevard County, Fl? (Specifically, Palm Bay)? I would like to have a small coop with possibly 6 chickens (hens only). Thanks a bunch!!
I'm in Palm Bay FL . Am researching chicken coop plans right now. Planning to purchase my pullets in October. I'm SO new! There are so many breeds to choose from, but I'll probably start with Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth Rocks.