I have two 13-14 week old lavender Ameraucanas that are stumping me on gender! I know I'll find out either when when one crows or pops out an egg, but want to see if there were any experts around with an idea! I have stared and watched behavior and still am unsure. They are both fairly docile...
I am looking to add some fun blue layers to the flock and love the lavender color. I am trying to decide which chicks to choose and am undecided on if there are any pullets in the mix. There are four chicks, 6 wks old.
Each two pictures is the same chick.
Thank you so much for your input!! Since...
We are in the foothills of Western NC. We went through the pros and cons over the weekend and are going to stay away from the rocks! This way we decrease the guesswork involved! We have the plans sketched out and friends on board to help put it in. Thank you so much for your input!
We have a bunch of drainage rock that I think would be too big for their feet if left alone. If we laid pea gravel/sand on top of the drainage rock would it hamper the natural drain that already exists? It was definitely reassuring that you mentioned gravel underneath sand as we have existing...
Love it! we are debating the exact area we are building the run right now and cannot wait to get them all full grown and out there! How many do yall have?
Hello! We are new to having our own chickens, but my husband grew up with his grandparents chickens and worked on a farm in college, so he has some experience. I had some ducks growing up, but am already in love with my baby chicks! We have been working on the coop and run and getting it ready...
Thank you! We were discussing the possibility of laying sand on top of the rocks! The land has a gentle slope to it, but didnt want to cause any flooding in the basement if we took it up!
The rock is already there, so would have to layer pea gravel and/or sand on top. What are your thoughts with...
We were fortunate when we moved in that the previous owners left a great 10 ft x 10 ft storage house under the next on a cement slab. We have gotten to work putting in ventilation, windows, roosts, and nesting boxes to transform it into a great coop!
The difficulty we are having is deciding...