Happy Spring BYC!
We had so much fun starting our very first backyard flock last spring, we decided to add a few more. So the Saturday before Easter I loaded the kids into the car and off we went to the farm. We brought home two bantam cochins and an australorp. All three were active...
Hello Everyone!
My bantam has been acting odd this past week. She use to be the girl that called everyone in for the night. Now she roosts on top of our compost bins long after dark all by herself or snuggles into a corner under the coop while the rest of her flock is roosting inside. She has...
I read that the feathers on a Roo are more pointed at the tips and shinier than in hens. Her feathers colors seem spottier too which I also read is consistent with a male. Also, since I'm not sure what breed she I don't know what to compare her to.
I know...I'm clueless!
Thanks!
S
Hi Everyone!
I am new to raising chickens and having such a blast! I have two questions:
This is a picture of our bantam, Ella, although I'm beginning to think that Ella may be a fella! Can anyone confirm? Also, I'm having some difficulty figuring out her breed. She was in a brooder that...
Good Morning Everyone! I am new to raising chickens and this site has been such an incredible source of information! My flock of 4 consists of a Buff Orphington ( Teriaki), Brahma ( Beezus), Easter Egger ( Ramona) and a Bantam something ( Ella). They are roughly 8 weeks old.
After quitting my...