as the title indicates, I have a problem with my broody Buff Orpington hen attack ANY living thing under her, partially in an egg, hatched, etc. I'm worried she will attack the chicks she is about to hatch any day now. has anyone else had this problem?
btw, she's a first time mom. the first...
Okay, so, a couple of days ago, I went out to play with my chickens. I let them out of the coop for a bit to roam, play, etc., I come to my BUFF ORPINGTON to play with him, (I was dumb to do this since chickens dont play around like a dog would, also, my rooster is well known to attack shoes...
I live in WVC, Utah, and I was wondering if anyone else lives near me. I have a broody hen who REALLY, REALLY wants to hatch some chicks. I was wondering if someone would like to BORROW her to hatch chicks, cuz my dad doesn't anymore chickens around here :(
Hi BYC members, I'm Jed, I have a HUGE mouse problem! I can't get rid of them! The mice make little tunnels under and on top of the ground. At first, I didn't think it was a big deal. WRONG!!! I started closing off the tunnels and destroying them, the next day, there are BIGGER, DEEPER...
hi, I'm Jed, my rooster is always very sweet, nice, and calm. Today, i went out to feed my flock, and I lift my foot up, and he starts attacking it! At first, I thought, "oh, how cute! He's playing with me. ^_^" NO!!! Then he started using his spurs on my shoes and spontaniously pecking my...
i have a wheaten oegb and she stopped laying after her first 5 months of laying, and she never went broody. whats wrong with her? she hasnt laid eggs in months, and im worried. does anyone have experience on the breed? i just dont know what to do about her laying!
i was looking for some broody types of hens, and ifa doesnt have silkies, so im wondering if light sussexes go broody often. can anyone help to clarify or deny this? my bo's arent going broody so... and i know brahmas go broody so...
ive been trying to encourage my bo's to go broody. its also fall. spring is march 21st, summer is june 21st, fall is september 22nd (not sure on that one), and winter is december 21st. its october right now, and im just wondering if they will go broody this year or in spring. i got them in...
it has only been one year and my wheaten oegb has completely stopped laying for a couple of months. is this normal? if she was clogged she would be dead already. any answers? i dont know if this is normal or not.