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This my 7 week old chick. I thought she was a hen but her comb has been growing a lot and it’s so different than all the other girls and roosters we have. Now I’m worried it’s not normal! Help! Anyone else experience a comb like this?

Does anyone have a Maremma sheepdog for protecting its flock? Wondering if it’s possible to train them to guard the flock during the day when our hens free range but be willing to come inside with the family at night since the hens are locked up in a coop while they sleep. wanting the best of...

We recently turned an old well house into our new coop to accommodate more chickens and we found a huge black snake trying to get in the side of coop. It’s a black rat snake (common in Missouri and non venomous) but I know they like to eat eggs! Any advice on how to keep them away? thanks!

Can anyone tell me how old my chicks are?

I was outside with my free range girls yesterday and I noticed 2 of them doing this weird “swirl” with their necks. It almost looked like they were dancing or head bobbing! It was relatively cool outside yesterday (60 degrees/sunny). Anyone know what or why they do this? :celebrate

I have 2 Barred Rocks and 2 Olive Eggers and I was wondering if anyone could help me with the genders? Also, does anyone have an experience with being able to put an age to chicks? I keep reading different things and now I can’t tell how old they are? Thanks!!