Search results for query: *

Does anyone have talkative chickens? I have a Jersey Giant hen and she is so talkative (and loud). For a while I couldn't figure out if something was wrong or if she was just being talkative. I now suspect that she does this because she wants some treats. She really knows how to tell me what...

Is Harriet the Hen a Cuckoo Maran or a Barred Rock? Here is a picture of her eggs

Hey everyone, voting for the 2019 is open. It is not based on likes, but they do have some merit. I have some photos in the contest and it would be great if you could help get them into the calendar. Whether you vote for my photos or not everyone should go look at all the amazing photos of...

This is a thread for anything and every thing about rabbits. I have a 8 month old Holland Lop buck that is my fur child.

I have a cup waterer and I always have to fill the cups for the chickens. They don’t understand that they have to peck at the waterer to get water. Any suggestions on how to teach them?

First eggs from this lovely lady!!

It’s finally a nice day outside so the girls decided to sunbathe

Ok so here’s the deal. I got two chickens and one ended up being a Roo so I had to relocate him to another home. Later I got 4 chicks and raised them. Currently I have two Coops and I want to intro my adult hen to my 15 week old hens. My 15 week old hens are not fully grown yet. Two are Polish...

Hello, I just wanted start a thread to talk about Polish chickens and other weird breeds. I could not find another thread about weird chicken breeds, so I thought that I would start one myself.

When my friend asked me why I have chickens as pets, it got me thinking. Why are chickens such great pets? I would say what makes chickens great is their personality. Each bird has a different personality. They are also so useful. I mean what other pet can lay breakfast? I just wanted to find...

I have never owned a duck before and I am really interested in getting a couple. I was just wondering if there is a breed of duck that is docile and easily tamed?

I was just wondering what a healthy chicken'c crop is supposed to feel like. Also what is an impacted crop and is it dangerous? I don't feel that my chickens have any crop related issues at the moment, but I do want to be prepared if they do in the future.

I was just wanting to know what everyone's favorite breed of chicken is and why they love that breed. It is really hard for me to choose a favorite breed, but if I had to choose it would be my bantam Polish chickens. They are such sweet hearts and they look so funny with all their head feathers.

What is the best de-worming product for chickens? Also what is the best worm prevention products? What do you use and how often? I am open to many suggestions Thank You

My Jersey Giant is such a sweetie. She loves to be held and cuddled. I know that this breed is a very docile and friendly breed, but is it normal for them to be like lap dogs? I would defiantly recommend this breed to anyone who wants a friendly chicken. If anyone else has a Jersey Giant let me...

I have five chickens: 2 polish, a Jersey Giant, and 2 Maran chickens. I was wondering at what age will these chickens start to lay? My oldest chicken is around 8 months old and a Maran. Will she start to lay soon? p.s. It has been really hot lately and I was wondering if that would effect if...

Hello everyone! I just joined Back yard chickens. I own five hens: two white-crested Polish, a Jersey Giant, a white Maran, and an unknown breed. I am really excited to learn new things about raising my chickens. My hens are suburban hens. If you have any chicken related questions just ask and I...