Search results for query: *

I have two silkies about 20 weeks old and was wondering if anyone can tell me if I have a rooster. I can tell that they’re different but I can’t tell how and I’ve read all the differences on how to tell but I look at them and just have no idea. Cornbread, my buff silkie has started to take on a...

Hi all, Phoenix, Az is having a record breaking heat wave with over 20 days straight of 110+ degrees. My five chicken just reached 18 weeks between June and July. I have one so far, a barred rock, laying daily and doing well. Unfortunately about a week ago my silver laced Wyandotte passed while...

Does anyone have any tips on how to not let the water get too warm in the summer? I change it once daily. It’s in the shade but it’s starting to get into the 100s in Arizona and I work full time so I can’t change the water more than once a day and it’s definitely warm by the end of the day. And...

Hi everyone, I have some questions about lighting in the coop/run. My chickens are just a few weeks away from laying age and I’ve been confused and getting mixed answers on how long chickens need total darkness at night for best egg production. I live in Arizona where there’s no daylight savings...

Hi everyone, in new to raising chickens so please don’t judge if I don’t use proper terms! I have 5 chickens, 2 of them being silkies. I knew my risks of ending up with a rooster but I wanted a silkie because my mom had one and said they’re just the sweetest. They’re about 4 1/2 weeks old right...