Hi wonderful chicken peoples!
A hive of bees moved in near our chicken coop. The bees seem to be leaving the chickens alone but they don’t let me near the area anymore. yesterday one chased me away ( I was feeding my chickens) by repeatedly ramming it’s head into the back of my head and neck. A...
1 year old hen. Any ideas what this could be?
It’s been going on for a long time. I don’t believe she is egg bound. Lots of feather loss. Photo taken in the middle of giving her a bath so she is all wet
Hi! Newbie here.
I have been trying to earn trust with my 8 week old chicks. I gained some ground. half of them would let me pet them. One (Buckbeak) jumps into my hand whenever I had treats. Most of them hate being picked up and every time I need to get them (like to put them back in their coop...
Hi everyone!
My rooster has had these red legs for at least 6 months. I tried to treat him for bumblefoot but it didn't seem to help (maybe I did it wrong?). He seems to manage just fine and it doesn't stop him from trying to attack me every time he sees me (he's a total jerk). But maybe he...
Hi Everyone!
I have some ideas for my upcoming chicks new coop, I was wondering if any of you experienced chicken protectors could let me know if my plan is any good.
Out here my main predators are:
Dogs
Coyotes
Bobcats
Cats
Hawks
I plan to put them in with our 1.5 acre chain link fenced in...
Hi everyone!
I’m new to chickens too. I’ve had chickens for about a year now. I have five hens, an accidental rooster and 10 three week old chicks.
I’m still figuring things out. I’ve gotten a lot out of reading posts from this site but over the past year and I’m super grateful for the...