We have a mixed flock of 6 Chickens that we got as babies in May. They free range and have a GIANT coop. They all seemed happy and healthy. We have one girl who just started laying at the beginning of the week. She is the only Orpington we have left ( the fox got the other). Today she suddenly...
I know there are a few threads on this already...but I would love your opinions. We purchased a mixed flock of day old chicks almost three weeks ago. Every breed has a pair and every pair is growing at a very similar rate...except for our Australorps. One is much more feathered out,larger and...
We have two little EE's in our new flock...they are still in the brooder but I can tell already that they are something special! One in particular "Gizmo" is just the best little chick!! She is super aware,curious, brave, and a little escape artist. I fear that this could be a bad combinations...
I am a New Hampshire girl too! Gilmanton. It's our first year raising chickens and ours are still in the brooding phase. Maybe we can connect enough NH folks to start a state thread :)
Hi All!
My husband and I are new to raising chickens ( for eggs and tick control!) and we started this year brooding 8 chicks. We have Buff Orpingtons, Easter Eggers,Australorps, and Barred Rocks. They are just over two weeks old and we are having such a fun time watching them develop and...
I am a newbie to backyard chickens but we started this year with a mix of baby chicks. Our Buff Orpingtons( Fleur and Daisy) quickly became our favorites! These girls are so sweet and friendly...I can't wait to watch them grow :)