I have 14 barred rocks. They are all sweethearts, though one or two can get a little bossy. Every few weeks I have a broodie gal -- not the same one ever. I only had one I had to "break" the broodies. They are "heavy" birds and needed large nest boxes to be comfy. Many of them also have...
We have a 6x5 Eggstremecoop Quanset Hut Chicken Coop, used for 5 months (and outgrown), for sale and ready. we have pictures and full details on Huntsville, AL craigslist.org and on eBay. Search fiberglass chicken coop.
$999. 00 which is less than half retail price. Pickup zip 35620.
It...
When I got my day-old chicks in July they included, free, a little white crested black polish. Turns out that "she" is a "he". That isn't a problem, but my barred rock gals (14 of them) have always pecked the little guy. We were constantly treating him as a chick, and now they leave his head...
I have had great success using n 10" x 20" plastic growing trays. I buy them in sets. I poke holes in a try using an ice pick or awl -- LOTS of holes in the lower or draining section of the tray. I put grains in a bowl to soak for a day then put them in the growing trays. After a good...
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My Polish, Faustina, has been a hand full. She got terribly pecked on one side and I had to separate her until I got the Blue Kote. Still treating that, but she enjoys being with the others and I have had no more pecking problems.
Hi ya'll! I just joined and have really enjoyed the items I have read. I have also been able to look up answers to questions in a snap. So thank you all for your postings! I have not dealt with chickens since I was a child a very looooooong time ago so this is a fun new experience. My...