Age of chicken?

[Patricia011]

Hello. Two chickens just adopted me. So now I am trying to learn about them and how to care for them. I would like to know is there a way to tell the age of a chicken? Also the breed? Thank You​

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Age is a little more difficult than breed. Post pictures of them and we can give you our ideas on what breed they are.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

Oh yes, pictures would help! Post some of them and someone will hopefully know what they are.

We have a Learning Center full of articles written by our members about raising chicks and chickens. Just scroll through and you'll find several helpful ones.

For the basics though, they need chicken food. Many of us use layer feed, but even more of us feed an all-flock as every aged chicken and duck can have that. If you find out either is a hen, you'll need some oyster shell too that you'd put in a separate dish.

We're glad you're here!

 

[BoundlessLove]

Welcome to BYC! That’s so sweet that they adopted you.
Did they show up in your yard? This happens often with members here.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[N F C]

Hi, hope you enjoy the 2 that have adopted you...thanks for joining us!