I have 3 RIR and 2 have smaller combs than this one. They just started laying 2 days ago but I don't who is laying. But to me this one looks like a roo. Any thoughts?
Out of my 1st flock I have 8 birds. 2 Amerucanas that are 21 wks and the others (1white leghorn, 1SLW, 1GLW and 3RIR) I found a little brown egg yesterday in the and today in the nesting box at that, so I think it's from my RIR. Anyway it's so exciting!!!! I can't wait for the rest to join the...
For those of you who have hens that are of age to lay I was told a secret. The guy I am friends with at the pet store said that his mother in law who is Mexican had a trick to get hens to lay everyday. Dried red chili crushed up and sprinkle a little on their food. He said he didn't believe it...
I have to do this soon. I have 8-9/10wk olds and 12 -1 month old chicks. I might have a roo though, so I am hoping that will help the process. They free range together now but stay far apart. Do you have a roo?
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I haven't but I would like to. Mine contains soy as the main protein source:( I have thought of making my own but it would be way too expensive. And for 20 chickens I can't afford it.
I couldn't find a single place within 3hrs that carried organic. So I found out that Ranchway carried organic feed and asked the feed store about it. Come to find out they order from this company but only a few things like every 4 months. So they are ordering some for me. I paid $22 for a...
I feed all of mine organic feed. I have 21. The first flock I have 9 and they are 8wks and my 2nd flock I have 12 2 wks. They are all on organic feed and no deaths and they are all super healthy. I give water with vitamins and electrolytes mixed in for the first 6wks. They should be great. Just...
I went into the coop this morning and before I let them out I tried again to touch their beaks to the nipple and show them where the new feeder was. I had my back turned and heard one of them pecking at it then slowing the rest of them followed. Such a relief:)
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Really?!?!? Very cool. I'd love to see a pic. Is she can EE?
Here's my Olive who resembles your Wilma. She's 10 weeks. She's an EE as well. Olive is quickly loosing her silver head and white. She's getting more and more buff colored with age. Pretty ladies...