I have two Rhode islands red chickens that are around 15 weeks old. I have their coop in my backyard very close to the fence but sometimes very load cars drive by my house and they hear them and get really scared and start running. This doesn't happens very often but sometimes. I'm afraid when...
So, my black bantam frizzle has been a little under the weather recently. A month ago she started making strange noises, like she was hiccupping. There was no snot on her nose and she was breathing fine with no gurgling, so I didn't think much of it. She is about 4 months old. Yesterday I looked...
Hello everyone,
I am curious for feedback from others who raise their chickens in town, in village limits, where there is ample car traffic noise, and curiosity from neighbors and their pets or children.
We just got six Buff Orpingtons yesterday from Tractor Supply. We will sell 2 when they...
Hi all. I know this topic has been bled to death, like a female kept with 5 males. I have kept quails in the past at 1:3 as suggested by quail literature. I now understand this is not a good system and 1:5 - 1:8 is much better. I am living in a tiny townhouse so am trying to keep a low...
Hello--
I have a small issue that is becoming larger.
I have 4 chickens and 2 crested peking ducks and everything was seemingly okay. About 2 months ago someone left me 2 juvenile Peking ducks on the property (I am assuming left over from an Easter gift). I took them in, all seemed well, but now...