Hi all, it’s been a while!
Just got some chicks, bout a few weeks ago. A copper one (Pinto), two black ones (Black Eyed Pea and Black Bean), and a cream one (Chickpea). The gal I got em from said the only thing she knows for sure is that they’re Bantams. I was wondering if anyone recognized...
First time using incubator on some large eggs the hen abandoned. Chick just hatched today - this one has noticeably bigger feet than the other one that hatched. They’re also curled slightly inward toward each other??
Is this normal/variable or is this a deformity?
These are 327 hatch from Meyers, adopt me chick, straight run. I got 2. The second was the easiest ID i have ever had, as it is a white crested black polish.
I got two female BCMs that i ordered..and then this chick.
Isit a Maran or something else?
White/very pale pink flesh tone legs
4 toes...
Hi I am new to this site and to chickens. I have done a couple years of research and prep and finally convinced my husband we should get chickies. I have 8 currently. I think they are doing good but I think I am just anxious for things to go well. I have one that keeps sneezing but no other...
I had 6 chicks hatch on March 15th and today (April 6th) is hatch day for my latest little group. Two chicks so far and -fingers crossed- five more chicks will soon join. I am worried about the 3 week old chicks and newbies in the brooder together. The chicks in the brooder now are obviously not...
My rooster is not very gentle with his ladies and I plan on culling him after the 10 week newbies are old enough to do them all at once, my question is do I need to worry about him hurting the new girls that are only 10 weeks when I integrate them into my flock? Should I cull him first since...