Search results for query: *

Quote: I've done this... and it works. My Roo, Wilford Brimley, likes (tolerates) me but hates my fiance. He'll let me pick him up, and I make it a practice to tuck him under my arm and do a few chores. It's all about the dominance thing!!!

This is my first time raising chickens and it amazes me at how docile some of my hens can be! Beatrice will let me hold her and give her a little massage under her wings. She closes her eyes and eats it right up! You're not crazy! Enjoy the time you get to spend with your babies!!!

I got 7 hens and a Roo from my local Tractor Supply. They are all very good natured and my hens are great egg layers. This is my first experience raising chickens and so far I Love It!!!

My roo struts around and then does a fast, little shuffle... all while making a sort of "coo-ing" noise. I've gotta try to catch the dance on video! It's hilarious!!!

My chickens also have black spots on their combs. I catch them "preening" each other a lot! I suspect it's normal... as long as it's not bleeding. How old is she?

I just tacked up my plastic today on the sides of my run! I live in Northern Illinois and the winters can get pretty harsh. I used a roll of 6 ml plastic. Our run is 8x35 and I ran the plastic down three-quarters of the way. I left the end open in case they want to play in the snow. I...

Quote: Agreed! The top and base do not join together very well and I have had numerous accidents with the bottom dropping out all over me while transporting. Shavings in the tray are also a problem. Don't even attempt to do the quick flip over thingy to empty it out... the base comes off...

Thank you for the advice! I have separated her and she is resting comfortably in a dog crate in our garage. I ran to Tractor Supply and picked up some Blu-Kote and we'll see how she does!

I went to check on my girls and roo this morning and found something quite disturbing. One of my hens has been losing feathers right above her tail for about the past week. Well, today I had a horrific surprise. All of the feathers are missing... with a large bald spot Her new quills are...

Good morning! Long time forum browser... first time poster! I have 7 hens and one Roo. They are 3 months old. Yesterday I found one of my Rhode Island Reds standing outside by herself, the others were in the coop. I thought it was rather odd, so I went to investigate. After entering...