I have a little 12 week old crossbeak silkie and I've been in denial that it could still be a pullet despite the large comb and black feathers extending past the tail. I'm not giving up yet 😅 but I think I should consider my options if Marianna is a... Mario?
I got Marianna when I was picking...
I did a brief search but didn't see any relevant results. Has anyone here done a breeding project for longevity of egg layers?
I feel like ideally you'd collect eggs from 8-10 year old hens that lay semi-regularly, age out those babies to 8-10 years, hatch eggs from the healthiest & highest...
Hello!
I've got a few birds I'm not quite sure of, and I was hoping someone could give me a second opinion. The cockerels are going to a new home in a couple of weeks and I was hoping to have a good idea of who I'll have left.
Thank you in advance!
Light Brahma 8 weeks (cockerel?)
Buff...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I'm new to chickens but I've had quail for a couple of years so it's not a completely new experience.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
14: I hatched 5 but 4 were cockerels. I picked up a few chicks locally so my hens...