Hi I have a mama chicken that started acting really bad really fast this morning. I went out to feed them and change water. She walked over towards me - which she doesn’t do usually ushers the chicks away - and started shaking some like she was cold or going to shake out feathers. She didn’t go...
I found this little guy/gal next to broody. Would have been first to hatch. Thought was dead and took out when adding other bator chicks for the hen to adopt.
He/she started moving in box when brought indoors (it has been ridiculously cold this week).
Put in incubator I just sterilized from...
Today is day 21 and am eggcited to say almost all my eggs are pipped, zipped or hatched.
Three have done zilch - no moving shaking or tweeting so assumed they are questionable so I candled to check
Egg 1 - barred rock- checked progress and marked air sac 3x (6,12,18)
My Buff Brahma and I have been oh so patiently waiting until *hopefully* she gets to the 7 week mark to start the guessing game. I know it might be a little early still but also slightly worried about some roo-ish signs.
Grabbed quite few shots to provide the best angles possible.
Hi there - really excited to have joined the community. Just got my first chickens late April and have been scratching my head on little “Nugget” ever since she (I hope) showed up.
This one came thru an assorted order and have not been able to place it. Breed or gender.
Including early pics as...
Hello to all the amazing people at BYC. I have been a long time reader and, now that I am starting my own flock, a new member!
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am new to chicken personally but remember my grandmas flock of chickens and ducks as a child. Always...