Hey everyone! I need your help determining the breed for my little chick here. I got him/her from a local bird shop and the owner sold me a day old Rhode Island Red (he didn't sound sure about himself. His exact words- "This is that Island red chicken"). He even assured me it was a she. Well as...
Hello I have a 3 week old silkie. One day he just became lethargic for no reason. Everyone around him was doing fine then for an entire day all he would do is close his eyes and won't even run away when I carry him. Can anyone help me? He isn't sneezing or anything. I separated him from the rest...
Most chicken runs I've seen are pretty empty. Is there a reason for that? Do chickens like a lot of things in their run (perches, "toys", etc.). Show me pics of your backyard run and give me ideas! Also I am thinking of using sand (not fine grained) for the flooring. Give me your input! I am...
Hi everyone! This will be my first guessing game thread! Ill continue to update as the weeks go on. My little Maran is just going into his/her 3rd week. Are there signs to point at the direction of the gender? This the the mystery of straight run chicks.. Here's some pics of Ninja!
I purchased a Motted orpington chick from a breeder at around 2 weeks old. He (i don't know what gender it is so for the sake of this post ill use he) was with a group of other chicks. He always seemed lazy but I always thought thats just how he is. The others are so energized and he's just...
Well I have been doing a lot of research on this site for awhile now and its about time i officially joined the community! I love the input and knowledge form everyone in this forum! Glad to be here!
-Drew
My flock:
1 partridge silkie (3 weeks), 1 black silkie (3 weeks), 1 Rhode Island red...