Whitmore Farms Marans? Wondering if anyone else ordered Marans chicks from Whitmore Farms this year, and if we could compare notes? This is my first time dealing with chicks, and they are adorable! All my previous chickens have been obtained as adults. I ordered 8 for on-farm pick up. They...
Hello fellow Marylanders. How do I find a Vet who treats chickens? I'm not in need of one at the moment, but I've a rooster with a funny crow and I'm worried he's coming down with something, although he seems otherwise healthy. I've called a bunch of vets in the area (Mt. Airy/Carroll County...
Coop questions for my fellow Marylanders:
My new small flock came complete with a homemade, sturdy, but small coop. It's approximately 3.5' x 4' x 3.5'(h) with a tin roof and it's set up on stilts approx 3' high. It has a roosting bar, three internal nest boxes (which take up a good portion...
I think I have two Speckled Sussex hens, a Sebright mix rooster, and his daughter, also a mix, of course. I hope to eventually get a few more after I gain some experience. I fell really lucky to have found a small, established flock with a nice rooster. He's good with my 4 y.o. and my cats and...
Hello there fellow Marylanders! I'm new to chicken-keeping & BYC. I live in Carroll County (Mt. Airy) and I have a small backyard flock of 3 hens & 1 rooster. I'm still figuring everything out but so far I'm having a great time learning about my chickens and how to best care for them. Nice to...