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3riverschick...and StephensonC, Thank you so much for educating me , a relative "newbie"...I too raised five chicks in my bedroom a few years ago. I was so tired from lack of sleep due to the constant heat light for the chicks. My husband made a nice wooden nursery for the chicks. I relived in...

Ditto..Barred Rock I would guess. I have one too. Very pretty. :o)

We have 5 chickens. And they lay between 4-5 a day. When the weather cools off they slow way down to sometimes... none. 4 different breeds. :o)

Hello- I had this same problem with my 5 hens. The spots started to turn black. I did some research on the plants in my yard ...plants that are toxic to chickens/animals. We use to throw all kinds of plant leaves that grow in the back yard in the coop.. I found that the package of "grandmas...

O forgot about my favorite Silkie! Kiwi. She's solid black and what a personality! Just love her! That makes 6!

I forgot to say Thank you!

I live in Southern California. I was off and running when I learned January 2013 was the starting date for the city was allowing residents to have chickens in their backyard. No roosters, but up to 25 chickens allowed. Depending on the size of your yard. We have a double lot. We have a large...

Thank you! I have much to learn and you just educated me. I appreciate that! :O) You are absolutely right ...pilgrim females are gray with some white. Keep it coming... I have so much to learn. You're a doll! P.S. I guess I can't believe everything I read. Giggles..

HI.. I'm a newby. I raise 5 chickens but am venturing with geese. http://www.cacklehatchery.com/ This is where I ordered my Embden goslings today. They have a deal where you can order a trio... one male and two female gosling and the shipping is free. They do charge $15.00 for handling. But...

What beautiful chickens! I'm so sorry about your Oreo. What a gorgeous chicken. You have such a clean area and your chickens look so happy! What a great job you are doing.

Thank you! I did lots of research on the different breeds and the Embden and Pilgrim were my favorites of choice. The company I ordered through did not have Pilgrim flocks...so the Embden were chosen. The females are 18lbs + my friend was hoping for to go bugging in his back yard and lay eggs...

What a beauty! &:o}

Hello- I am now venturing out ...in addition to raising our 5 hens of different beautiful varieties, I will be raising two gosling. Male and female. Has anyone raised geese and can give me some tips on what to feed them... organic. Put the order in today. Am really excited to get everything...

Hello- I am now venturing out ...in addition to raising our 5 hens of different beautiful varieties, I will be raising two gosling. Male and female. Has anyone raised geese and can give me some tips on what to feed them... organic. Put the order in today. Am really excited to get everything...

Good gravy! ...I just read this... So good to know your chick is doing better. What a nightmare for you. I've only had my 5 hens for a yr and a half. So I'm still very new at this. I always worry that my Catahoula and Yorkie will get them while my "girls" are scouting the backyard. So I keep...

Thank you so much for all your help. I have much research to do in the next 4 months while I wait for my Polish. This is exciting info. I can't thank you all enough.

Wow! Thank you! Great tips. It rarely freezes in San Diego however, it has in years past... I'll keep that in mind. Thank you for the link. Looking forward to cking it out.

No I've never heard of it. I did have to look up the Guineas one tho..Gorgeous!

Love the quote! Thank you. And thank you for welcoming me. I need to learn the ins and outs of this site...I'll get it. :o}

I think my favorite is the Silver Laced Polish. I play Farmville 2 and they are running all over my farm. It would be nice to get the real thing!