My three Easter Eggers need a Rooster to help keep things civil in the coop. Please let me know if you have a spare Rooster in the Binghamton area.
Rick + 3
March 18th is the day these lovely ladies came home, a lot has changed in a month. I am happy to say all have survived so far and I have not experienced any health issues at all, knock on wood.
A LOT more. I just lay my hand down, palm up and different ones will take turns nesting on my palm. One ran up my wife's arm to her elbow. We've had them 24 hours now.
My first flock is finally here. After years of dreaming and planning I have my first flock on my one acre homestead. I know I was all about the Silver Lace Wyandottes but my daughter wanted Easter Eggers and, after much research, I relented.
They are reported to be docile lap birds and these...
Wow, this thread sure morphed from what is described in the title. Not planning to open this can up but I bet there are some good Man/Husband jokes back there somewhere.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am so new I don't even have birds yet.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Zero
(3) What breeds do you have?
N/A
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
The enjoyment of a rewarding hobby and...