They around seven weeks old. I just want to make sure they don't get overheated in the NC summer. The coop is enclosed but has access to a run, The temp can get into the low 90's and mid 90's; I want to make sure they're not getting too hot.
I forgot to mention that I have four new Ameraucana hens as well that will eventually be placed with the other hen in a new coop. I don't know how the rooster will react either.
Hello all. I have a white leghorn that's about a year old now but he has a problem of being overly protective. I can't really check on the hens during the day because he tries to keep people away from the hens as well. I have to check on the hens at night to give them food and water, so it...
Hey im still new to figuring out the forum. I am also new to having roosters. I have one and can't keep him. He's a pretty leghorn. He is a little less than a yr old. I really want to find him a nice home with other chickens and roosters. We don't have a big enough area for him to be a rooster...
I tried yesterday at dusk to wipe it off. Some of it came off but it was 27 degrees last night and i didn't want to get him too wet and be cold as well. I am going to try again tonight. Some of his red color on his comb came off as well. I dont think its blood. Hes the only rooster in the flock...
Yesterday i was feeding my chickens and i noticed that my rooster had black specks/spots on his comb. It wasnt't there on friday. I am worried. This is my first flock of chickens. I have posted two photos. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks