Hi all
I am looking for a hatchery in Alaska or in Washington that has Copper Marans, EE, and Silver Laced Wyandottes eggs. I know there use to be a hatchery in Sterling, AK but I can't find their website anymore.
I would like to hatch in March but I am nervous about the freezing...
I have a 3 yo BO hen. For two days now she has been very lethargic and on the roost fluffed up. Star did come out tonight when I let them out to free range but only for a few minutes. I went back to check on her again and she is squatting in a nest box. However she is having fine tremors. I...
I lost two Bared Rock hens due to a hawk I have never lost hens to dogs or predators before. After my girls came in from free ranging yesterday I noticed my BR's were not in the coup so I left the door to their run open in case they wandered home late. When I went to check this morning all my...
I have a 1yo Buff hen that I just added to my flock yesterday. She was eating and drinking normally yesterday and today. After her bath she ate and drank and pooped normal.
But last night I noticed that her abdomen was swollen and red. So tonight I gave her a bath and tried to feel for an egg in...
So my hen a RI has been laying this type of egg since she started laying. She is very healthy and a year old. I was wondering what would cause pattern on the top. Thanks!
So right now in my coop I have a space heater hanging from the ceiling and also a lamp. It keeps my girls warm but I am looking for a better solution. The coop is getting a remodel this spring and some insulation !
So I want want to try and hatch some eggs instead of buying chicks this year. I know absolutely nothing about hatching.
1st- Is there more success with ordered eggs or could I use my girl's eggs (they would be a buff orpington NH red cross)? is there a way to test for fertility?
2nd-...
So I just got a Buff rooster from a friend who didn't like watching him do his job:lol: I have NH red hens.
And so what would the outcome be if one of my hens when broodie???
Very new chicken owner
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yes I am new to chickens. I got my beautiful girls 9 months ago.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have 9 hens and one lucky guy.
(3) What breeds do you have?
The hens are New Hampshire reds, and Roo is a Buff...