Recent content by Ranita36

Almost 100%. I do have a heat lamp and think that is an excellent idea! TY

@ Sorry dont know how to tag. I do not have an incubator.

Had a broody hen who I left alone to do her thing. Checked her when I heard chirping. Realized she had stolen others' eggs. Separated her, chicks and eggs to allow the other eggs to hatch. After 2 weeks I pulled the old unhatched eggs and sat them on the counter last night. Earlier my...

Thank you so much for your reply! This is my first go 'round with raising chickens. I just find it very strange. He is larger, redder comb and struts more than my other roo! LOL No photo's but will make it a point to take some in the next few days.

I have a group of 10 Australorps from same clutch. At 7 mths. Only one rooster does not crow or mate where as the other roo does. He is healthy, not bullied and is happy. How long should I wait before I replace him?

TYTYTYTY! Very good information to know. This information is what I will go with. I didn't want them to die from heatstroke, but I see now yours is the best advice. Appreciate it!

Excellent point! No, we do not have any help, unfortunately. We did actually fill up both pails to the brim this morning and seeing how much is used this week. Then we will take into consideration the increased temps and may purchase another pail accordingly. Thank you

Thanks for the tips!

My chickens are 11 weeks old. We are going on vacation and have 2- 5 gallons bucket waterers. While we are gone the temps are to soar in the high 90's. I have Australorps which I have read, don't do well in very high temps/humidity. I also saw where Gatorade is not recommended because of the...

Received my 15 chickadee's and 2 roo's, Black Australorpes. I was told take pic's as they grow fast. Boy howdy did they ever. I took out the heat lamp because we are in the 80's now and they are still in the garage. I will put them in the coop outside next week after we get the chicken...

YES, it is!

Thank you!

Thank you for a reply! I do have grit, but thought that was for later. I need to reread some articles. Photos coming soon!

:weeMy 15 Australorps will be arriving, and I am a first time owner. For those of you who do not know me, I have medical short term memory and I have done so much research, reading up on things, watching video's, etc. I want to make sure that I have not forgotten anything so I may purchase...

Good Grief! I just about memorized a dozen or so folks names on here. I have short term memory-literally-medical injury. Now this Southern gal has to pull up her big girl panties and start over................New name for me? how about 4getful1?