I’be been watching her for a few nights now, and haven’t identified any issues other than she’s grown quite large. The three have always been well received with each other. Perhaps we could be needing a larger nesting area? Thank you for the advice!
We have two 14 week old hens and 1 20 week old hen. They have all always gone into the coop at night on their own without issue. However, lately the 20 week old hen has been flying up to the gutter/roof at night and wanting to sleep there. Any reason for this? I’m takin her down each night and...
So it’s been a few weeks since I first posted a picture of this Wyandotte chicken. First round of feedback was this was definitely a rooster, but still no crowing and I’m just not sure. Thoughts??
Thank you so much for all of the information. I found out the hard way this morning about the pine shavings and the pull out tray! I will grab some rice hulls today. We are going to see about adding a protective cover over the coop to try to keep most of the rain out. Again, I really appreciate...
we have a small backyard coop and the run section is no longer grass but dirt. Our chickens LOVE the pine shavings and I’m wanting to put them on the ground of the run in the coop. However, it’s exposed to environmental factors, such as rain, and I’m wondering if that will make a haven for...
Our chicks are in the backyard and enjoying their free range feasting! We already have so many mosquitos we can barely be outside with them! We want to do a mosquito spray or something to prevent them as much as possible, but are worried about it poising the yard for the chicks. Does anyone...
Thanks everyone! We assumed it was a boy but needed a little more confirmation! We can’t keep him where we are, but are fortunate enough our parents can! :)
We got this golden laced Wyandotte about 4 weeks ago - thinking it’s about that old, but not positive. The comb is starting to get red rather than rosy ... hen or roo?? Thanks!!