first day out of the coop. bit stressed. bowl of food and water outside the coop. hoping they wonder around.
pretty big size, about a month ish or more old. theres 2 more that aren’t as big, but still big. just not as big that i’m comfortable with.
anyone super experienced on male or...
Hello I’m new here and thought I’d join to try to identify what breed the chicken I just came home with is she’s pretty, everything I find says Iowa blue possibly? But they’re rare so maybe not, she’s very skittish compared to the rest of my flock I’d appreciate the help much, ty!
Hello I bought some new chicks from someone that said these weren't mixed silkies (or the very least they don't think they are) but one of them have odd (or normal?) feathering with barbicules that make me doubt the legitimacy. I'm not complaining as I didn't get them for breeding but I wanted...
After losing my previous flock to a hawk around three years ago I finally was able to get new chicks and a new coop. They’re supposed to be a Dominque and a Rhode Island Red and I hope they’re both girls or that only one is a boy as I only need one rooster
I got them around a week or so ago at...
I’ve been seeing here lately that my two 12 week old chickens have been acting pretty macho and having quick fights with one another. Can anyone tell me if they’re hens or roos? They are the white chicken and the black/orange one.
Currently I have 3 quails - all female. I have a 9 month and a 12month together. And right next to them another 12 month. (They are currently separated due to small fights but all play together all day. Don’t worry no one is left lonely 🙂). I’m wanting to get another quail - male or female - to...
I've got 5 new mystery chicks, when I went to the little store I bought them from the lady said that they were "bantams"- tbh i own a bantam and dont remember her being quite this big as a chick lol, plus this lady was clearly a friend looking over the store temporarily. They all have lil tail...
How old do your hens really get? I have a mixed group of chickens (roosters, hens, and young ones) free roaming. At night they are locked into the coop and as soon as the sun is about to come up the automatic doors open and they are off.
The reason I’m asking: I get VERY attached to every...
Hi! I was given this silkie a few days ago. I was told it’s a hen but not sure how to tell since it’s not laying or crowing. Also any idea how old? Thanks for any input!!
Hi! I recently acquired a rooster when he wandered onto my property on a 120° day. He’s been great and I’m going to get him some hens very soon.
Is there any way to tell how old the fella is?
I’m thinking he’s pretty young since his legs are so skinny and spur is small but I have no prior...
My girls are 17 weeks. RIR, Barred Rocks, speckled Sussex, and Orpingtons. I have them on starter feed still. No one has laid yet. Is it ok to put oyster shells out for them at this age? I know they say when they are laying but I assume they need them when they are getting ready to lay?
I have three, 4 month old Cayugas. Hatched the day before Valentine's. Two hens and a drake. Today I saw my drake actually breed one of the hens. They did their little necking motion and he got on top of her and did the thing. She didn't fight or fuss and just let him.
I feel like 4 months is...
Can anyone take a guess at how old my guinea Keets are? I bought them from someone who didn’t know their age. I’ve had them for about 3 weeks now. Also, I promise their brooder is a lot bigger than it looks. It was the best picture I could get. For reference is a 10 week old standard partrich...
Hi, everyone! Chicken newbie, here. Is Henrietta/Henry (?) a male or female? I purchased her from a local feed store sexed as a female Barred Plymouth Rock, hatchery stock. I believe she is around 4/5 weeks old. She is the only Barred Rock in my chicken crew, so I don't have a sibling to compare...