Just a quick update - I gave it a few more days before separating, although I was on the verge of doing so. First few days poor Bridget was cowered in the corner of the coop and wouldn't come out. Yesterday she was outside on the perch with Penny on the run floor so that was a big step....this...
Wasn't sure if this was a free for all. So high jacking. Here's Bridget I got this weekend from a friends farm. She said there was a definite difference between the combs coming from each babies. So she grabbed me the one with the least action. She's 10weeks.
I have a pretty small coop. It's big enough for both of them but can't divide. I have to supplies to shimmy something up beside the coop. Do I put the new chick in the new area or older one?
Here's my little hut I made in a hot second out of scrap wood. My friend needed to desperately get rid of a year old hen that was getting picked on. Decided I would give urban chicken raising a try. Not sure how the neighbors feel about it. Back lifts up for easy access to the feed box and...
Ah the treat thing is a good idea to keep Penny busy. They are stuck together while I am at work today. When I check on them over lunch, Bridget was cowered in the coop but flew out when I opened the roof. She landed on the perch and Penny instantly bullied her back into the box. Maybe in a...
Hi all! I am new to chicken ownership so bare with me :). A few months ago a friend of mine gave me a year old hen (Penny) that was being picked on at her family's farm. I live in a urban area and really unsure about my city's ordinances so I have been trying to keep her on the down low. She...
I know this thread is old but looking for an update to see if anything was won over? I can't seem to find anything and want to see the laws in the township. I did see a Pennlive clear for residents fighting for it.
I brought home a chicken from a friend that was being picked up shes pretty...