Welcome from AZ!!
Check out the "You might be a crazy chicken lady/gent if...." topic under the 'chicken behavior' section of the index. It's very entertaining. Bewarned, get a sandwich, a glass of water, and get comfortable, you'll be there awhile.
Welcome from AZ.
I've lost two of my year old hens to attacks from my own 7 month old dog! She (corgi/ chow mix) was already four months old when we got her so she didn't grow up with the hens. Our two older dogs don't mess with the hens at all, but our new puppy couldn't resist playing with...
Hi everyone,
I've had chickens for a over a year now and all of my family thinks it really cool. My sister in Beavercreek Ohio is interested in getting into chickens for the pet/egg factors. I see from your posts that you can't purchase less than six, so does that mean it is legal to have...
I'm soooo sorry for your loss. I've lost three so far and I know how much it hurts. Most may say she was just a chicken, but we all know that's just ignorance talking. They obviously don't realize that chickens are every bit as valuable a pet as a cat or dog. They give us affection, are a...
I've been looking up different breeds online and notice they tell you if the breed tolerates cold, but not heat. I live in the desert southwest. We have 100+ degree days for several months out of the year. I am wondering if there are breeds that handle the heat better than others.