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I think we have decided on separating the roosters from our pullets. We only have 5 pullets this year since we are new to this and wanted to see how everyone will due during the Alaskan winter, I don't want roosters harming any of my gals.

Cabbage, carrots, and my son threw leaves in so they could play

Could it be a good idea then to maybe have a separate area inside the run away from the main coop for the roosters to be during those times? I plan on getting more layers but don't want them being harmed due to the roosters.

Oh, that seems like a better option!! We are new to raising chickens and will expand our pullets slowly. Don't want to be overwhelmed right off the bat!

I have four 6 week olds and three 1 week old chicks. Since its been in the 70s here during most part of the day, I've been letting the littlest run around the yard with the older four. It seems like the four stay together and the three stay close together but don't intermingle very much. Is...

I usually throw some vegetable scraps out there for them. They've gone nuts over carrots and blueberries/strawberries so far.

Ok, I may look into slaughtering whichever gets bigger the fastest. Our goal is definitely eggs then meat, but I don't need to lose hens early because of the roosters. Thank you!

Hey all, I was just reading about how more than one rooster can be very problematic...I currently have 7 hens (well young ladies) and 2 roosters. These two happened to be straight-run. Can I keep raising them with my hens or will I have to kill one as soon as he is big enough? Thank you!

Thank you, both of you! New to this raising chickens thing and so far it's been going well. But now that the chicks are roughly 4 weeks, I've wanted to let them roam outside during the afternoons. Our coop isn't finished yet so they're in a cage (meant for dogs? In our garage. They like it just...

I have read so many different things regarding grit for chickens... most things say if they eat commercial feed no grit, but if feeding table scraps or letting them free range to have grit available. Is that true?? Thanks!

About a week ago my family and I began our journey into raising chickens. A bit clueless I did research and so far feel my 2 week old chicks will be very healthy and successful layers! I have 4 total now, waiting on some other breeds to hatch within the next few weeks. 2 easter eggers (which I...