I have a rooster that is kept separate from my hens and I wanted to have some fertile eggs for incubating. I introduced the rooster every day for a week and they mated within the first five minutes. How many times do they need to mate to ensure fertility? How long after they have mated are they...
Is there some way to make his spurs and claws less sharp? I know with cats they have glue on covers for their nails. Is there an option like this for chickens?
My Black Copper Marans roo is reaking havoc on my hens. He has been mounting them and tearing out all their feathers on their backs and holes in their sides. What can I do to stop this?
So far I have 3 of 24 hatched on day 20. The humidity has bumped up to 90 though what should I do? When should I take the hatched ones out? So many questions. This is my first experience with hatching eggs and my kids are in awe. I will try to post some pics in a bit. This is amazing!!
I have 3 orders from 3 different sellers and they all are arriving at different times. I had one order I received and it was shipped on the 6th I received them on the 8th. The other order will come in tomorrow and the final one is expected on the 12th.Can I wait to put them all in at once or...
I am planning on hatching my own flock. I have a few breeds in mind but want some ideas on others. I am mostly interested in egg production but dont really want any generic production chicken. I am considering welsummers and easter eggers and copper marans because they lay interesting eggs. I am...
I just moved to shellsburg IA from cedar rapids. Getting ready to raise chickens for the first time. Just bought my first incubator and am looking for eggs now.
I am not frugal at all but my wife is a coupon queen. I get scolded every time I buy something without a coupon. I should start living a bit more frugal as I think things would only get better. One thing I don't think I could do is buy used furniture I have a huge phobia of bed bugs and I hear...
We are new to raising chickens and my daughters are absolutely nuts about the frizzle chickens. They look so cool. The new additions look great congrats.
I recently bought an acreage that has two chicken coops. Me and my girls couldn't wait for shipping on an incubator so we headed to the local Theisens and bought an incubator. We got the farm innovators pro series with the turner and circulated air. Does anyone have any experience with this...