Hey there!! My Dad surprised my Momma and I with a small chirping box from tractor supply today! I’m obviously always giddy when he shows up with that beautiful small box, but this time I was not prepared for what it had inside!! When I opened it, there were three yellow critters, 2 much larger...
Hi all! I wasn't sure what what category to put this thread in so I just put it in this one. I'm interested in entering one or two of my hens in a poultry show. They are both very beautiful and have the right temperaments for it, I think. They are a Buff Brahma and a Lavender Orpington. I have...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Very new! We just purchased a home on Oahu (in Kailua) and it came with five hens! I've always wanted chickens, but I really have no idea what I'm doing.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
There are 5 hens.
(3) What...
Hey everyone,
We are brand-spanking new to the chicken world - wish us luck! We ordered 6 chicks that are coming in in 2 weeks - 3 Buffs and 3 Barred Rocks. We picked them as they are known to be more calm and lay a good amount of eggs.
We have the brooder all ready to go and are starting to...
Some people had followed my Integration Panick threads (Aart, Mrs.K, chickens really, etc.) and I'm glad they were able to help, and the chicks are alive and living in somewhat peace with my 5 month pullets. The chicks are about a month and a half.
If you'd like to really help and hear what I...