I'm wanting to have a new coop built for my chickens and I'd like some thoughts and ideas to consider. Right now I have 13 hens and a rooster and their current coop is a converted metal shed that is probably 6' by 6' and about 7' tall. I'd like to build a bigger one so they have more room to...
I am curious what you all think about my black hen shown here. She's one of three that one of my Amberlink hens hatched out and I think she's from one of my Bard rock hens. I also have Amberlink and Buckeye hens. My black hen is quite unusual in her coloring....I thought she would look like my...
I have 3 chicks that are about 2 months (guessing) old, they are just now to big to get through the wire fencing so they are digging under the fence to get out....the full grown hens aren't helping as they love digging along the fence line too. I have put rocks, boards, more dirt, etc., as...
I have a hen that has gone broody and is laying on about six eggs...I have not separated her from the flock, should I do this before they hatch? If so, what risks are there for her leaving the eggs?
Some of my chickens have lost some of their feathers from their backs...this doesn't seem to be a seasonal thing and not always the same chickens have this happen. Why is this happening and can I do anything to stop it?
I have a Grey Slate Tom Turkey that is turning 1 year next month and lately his behaviors have changed a bit lately and I wanted input from you guys on why this is happening and what to expect. Up to now Tom has been friendly with myself and with visitors however the other day one of my egg...
I recently got 14 chicks, they are now about 10 or 11 weeks old and I believe I have 4 roosters - one Amberlink, 2 or 3 Barred Rock and maybe one Buckeye. I already have a beautiful rooster but he crows all day and sometimes late at night and the neighbors are getting annoyed so I am thinking...
Hello! I am new to Backyard Chickens and am a second time chicken owner...I say second time because when I was married and lived in Oregon I had a flock of about 30 to 35 but that was several years ago. This year I set up a new coop and now have the beginnings of a new flock so I am excited to...