I see that these are old threads I'm glad you still have then. My chickens looked like statues last night, even when my husband went out they did not want to move. A threat seemed reasonable but we didn't want to assume. Appreciate the information being available on the site.
Hi folks!
My beautiful spoiled rotten chickens are finally of egg laying age! We have been giving them laying pellets and we have a rooster, for now since he is illegal in town. He was a happy accident, I don't mind having him. The girls however pick on him - ALOT! When he crows too much they...
Thank you both. I will try for a better picture as well as a picture of the other one. I also have a white one and a rooster I'd like to have an idea of what they are so I can figure out what to expect.
I'm good with having mixed breeds or chicken "mutts"!
Just did my first chicken. Not as clean as yours but thank you so much for getting me as close to it as you did. Great instructions that I am bookmarking for the future. Don't know what I'd done without your advice
Thank you, everyone. I obviously had no idea. My husband went to the store this morning and was told they were selling the Cornish X. When I buy birds again I will go to a recommended seller. I'm in Clarksville TN if anyone can recommend.
Since we are only allowed 6 hens in city limits and we...
We bought them from Rual King the 2nd week of May. We also bought other birds. I only know for sure I have an Americaner. As in one, 2 guinnies and five others. I can send some pictures. We don't mind if they're for food, we hunt and are all about eating as natural as possible. Just want to...
I am new to backyard chickens. I have been around farm raised a lot in my life but was never responsible for their care. 2 of my girls are really, really big! I'm getting concerned for their health. Please help.