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I have had three successful hatches under a broody in the past. I have never done anything special with the eggs, just collect a dozen, and pop them under the broody and wait. I wanted to share the story of my broody's latest hatch because I have never heard of chicken eggs taking over a month...

I was guessing they were about 4 weeks old, but now I'm thinking that they might be younger than that. I was hoping to have some girls in there because my youngest layers are almost two. I had two layers that my broody hatched last summer but some predator got them Sat. night. The door wasn't...

Hi! I couldn't pass up these 7 cuties at the market this morning, (ok, ok,...and a pair of silkies), and I have no idea what they are! A, C, D - have feathered feet. Close up of B & C Close up of D My hens are all grown so having chicks again is so exciting. I'm curious as to what they...

I know this is kind of last minute, but I thought it might still help someone. You should definately come early and bring appropriate boxes/crates to transport your new additions! SAUGEEN FUR & FEATHER SHOW Sunday, April 26th - 7AM Noon Held at Mount Forest Fairground King Street

When I went to open the coop up this morning I noticed the two chanteclers who are usually the first to rush out, were still inside. I went into the coop and found them pecking a what I thought was poop but upon closer inspection it looked like an egg yolk. There was no sign of either shells or...

Sorry if this has been covered but I could not find the answer in my searches. I have 5 day-old chicks coming this week and was/am planning on keeping them in a brooder in the house for a few weeks before moving them to the coop, (in their own space). As it turns out, one of my hens has gone...

Hi. I'm new to chickens and am so thankful for everyone who shares their stories and wisdom here. I am wondering how you store your eggs? I have 3 hens laying and 3 more to start laying in the next few months. So far I've been keeping my eggs in an paper carton on the counter and moving the...

Hi, I just bought a pair of 1 year old Partridge Chantecler hens. They've been living with roosters so I believe their eggs should be fertile. Would it be reasonable to leave their eggs in the nest for a few days to see if one of them will set on them? Should I collect them first for a week or...

Hi. I just bought a hen and 3 'chicks' and I'm not sure what they are. They're probably a mix but I believe they are wyandotte of some sort? Also there is one that seems to have a more pronounced comb that may be a cockeral but I'm not sure. Any thoughts would be very much appreciated, thanks!