I've got 9 bantams in this group, and I "think" the white and black ones are Japanese bantams, but I've got no idea what the others are. The little speckled Cockerel has already started trying to crow.
Well, I finally got these two girls yesterday...the one in the front is sort of a reddish color with some grey in her, and the other one doesn't look like any of the pictures of Barred Rock that I've seen. She seems darker, if that makes sense. I'll have to wait and see what color eggs they...
I'm not worried about egg color. I already have one that lays beautiful blue eggs, and I'm new to chickens, so I'm not rushing into anything. I have been researching what additional chickens I want to get, but the guy that has these chickens is moving and his neighbor who was going to take...
A guy I work with has 2 hens he's wanting to re-home. I know the one in the back is a Barred Rock, but does anyone have an idea what the one in the front is? He just sent me this picture, so I don't have any others...Thanks!!!
Does anyone have a particular preference when it comes to the material of their feeders and / or waterers? My coop and run are almost ready and I've got plastic ones now, but was wondering about the opinions of experienced chicken keepers...
Thanks for the info!
I've been researching like a crazy person...I like the deep litter method for the run, still debating using it for the coop. I have 4 birds currently, and have a 5'x8' coop. The run is 500 Sq. ft., so I think I'm good. I don't plan on more than 10 chickens, and I have...
I'm new to chickens, but not new to animals. I got 4 hens last weekend and am in the process of getting their permanent coop and run established. Coop was delivered on Thursday, and we got most of their run built yesterday. Currently, they are in a VERY small coop that was given to me by the...
I just got 4 hens and was worried about them not getting enough "greenery" during the winter, but I have horses too and keep alfalfa cubes on hand as treats for them. Looks like my alfalfa cubes will be able to do double duty now! Thanks for the info!
Thank you all so much. I'm not new to animals, but I'm new to chickens. I've been driving my husband crazy with chicken "trivia", since I've been burning the internet up learning all I can. My permanent coop will be here today and my run will be up by the end of the weekend. As I sit here, I can...
She is truly rumpless. No bare spots on her butt from missing feathers. The girl I got her from raised her from a chick and said she's always been like that.
I'm new to chickens, and got 4 on Sunday afternoon. I have figured out what 3 of them are, but I'm not sure what this girl is...can anyone help? I know the pics aren't great, but thought they might be good enough for someone who knows more than I do. She is a very light grayish color, and she...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am new to chickens, just got 4 hens last weekend.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have 4 hens.
(3) What breeds do you have?
I have 2 light Brahmas, 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte, and I'm trying to figure out what the...