This winter's been a tough winter! Lots of snow and now that spring is here, the usual endless rain So everything is wet, wet, wet. I do try to keep the coop and run as clean as possible, but I did see some mold when I cleaned it out last. The chickens all free range during the day.
Anyway I...
Howdy! I lost my favorite "Easter Egger" recently (who had muffs, beard, and huge tufts--one of a kind beauty!) and was looking to expand on my flock any way.
I would be interested in Easter Egger's, Ameraucanas, Araucanas, Favorelles, and Buckeyes!
Looking for some pullets, maybe some that...
Hey all!
I have a flock of 7 "EE" pullets that are about 6 months old. Some look ready to lay soon but I've been waiting a looong time! Darn feathery freeloaders. Any tips how to tell when these EE's are ready?
Also have an Araucana x EE rooster.They all free range during the day and are...
Unfortunately when I came home yesterday to check on the chickens I noticed one was on the perch with her head drooping down all the way.
I had another sick ( ) pullet last week that I put down because she looked real bad. Same exact thing--drooping head and wings, can support herself with her...
This white pullet is about 11-12 weeks old. I got it from a hatchery along with my Easter Eggers and another extra (a brahma). I don't think this one is an EE. It has very different conformation (more upright, leggier, very different face) and a different temperament (less reactive, more curious...
My flock of EE's are about 8 weeks old now and there are two that seem "roo-ish"...I'm definitely hoping for one!!
First is the only yellow legged bird who is MUCH bigger than the rest. Its tail is droopy and the comb is slightly larger, pinkish, and is clearly a pea comb while the others combs...
Does anyone have experience with "Healthy Chicks and More" Hatchery out of Mason, Ohio?
They can make orders as small as 10 chicks!
I am considering ordering some EE's from them
Any thoughts would be appreciated thanks