Hi all, I am new here and looking for advise, I started last year and I added a few members time to time, I have 19 hens and 2 rooster and I think I am not the only one looking for those beautiful egg colors, I love my chickens and they are pretty good when I add new members. I am looking for...
I placed an online order through Chickensforbackyards.com. I have ordered from this company twice in the past and had a great experience. This time, terrible.
I ordered 6 chicks, they sent the 6 and 2 extras. The order took 3 days to arrive at the post office.
The order was picked up from the...
As I stated in a previous post on gender questions, (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/i-really-hope-these-barred-rocks-are-girls.1305681) I've been having reeeeally bad luck trying to get female barred rocks. Many have suggested ordering starter pullets so their sex can be pretty much...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I grew up with horses, pigs, goats and cattle, but never had chickens. I am new to chickens and will be receiving a shipment from Meyer's Hatchery this week.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
I have 6 on the way.
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