Hello, I currently only have a small flock of jersey giants (3 hens and 1 roo). I was thinking of adding some ameraucanas or EE's. My first thought is this would probably not be a good idea because my jg roo would be too heavy and would possibly hurt the hens half his size. Has anybody had a...
I am looking for hatching eggs from standard cochins lines that are bigger than the average. Seen some at a show last weekend and gotta have some! Thanks
Thanks for the good advice, I never thought of that alternative. I may have a feather plucking issue going on too. Today I noticed some of the polish they were mixed with are getting there crest plucked! So I have divided everyone up into three different brooders and give salt water for a day...
We have several frizzled cochins that are 5 weeks old and they are going bald. We ordered them from Mcmurry not realizing they breed frizzle to frizzle. If I would have known that I would not have ordered them. Some are very bald, some are only half bald. My question is will this get better...
I got a new 1502 sportsman last week. Have been using an LG. What a difference! this may be a silly question but why would you need to know how many times the egg turners rotate. It has a counter that tells you how many times it rotates. Anyone have any tips to share about there 1502. The...
I have 2 hens brooding 2 sets of eggs,4 each. They have been setting about 2 wks. now. Last night I candled them and they look like some are more advanced than others. Should I try to move them so the more advanced ones are under one or just leave them be.
I recently ran an ad to see if anyone in the area would be interested in starting a chicken club. The response was very good. Then it hit me that I could possibly be putting my flock into danger by inviting a bunch of chicken people to my house that I don't know. I am worried that they may bring...