We have two pullets and two cockerels that are 2 months old and have been raised together. Recently we have acquired 3 hens who are part of a flock and 3 more 5 month old pullets who are part of a flock. (so three little groups) My dominant cockerel protects his girls from the older pullets and...
These two were born November 3rd. I know it is kinda difficult to know for sure what gender they are. I have my suspicions however I was just liking a second opinion. I can post more pics if needed of them standing. Thanks in advance!
I recently acquired a blue and a blue splash Cochin. I noticed the other day that the splash had a toe with two toes at the very end. Yesterday I noticed the same thing on the blue. Is this a birth defect? Will it affect their walk, balance, etc? It's not a whole toe of its own it just looks...
Two week old Buff's eye whites are red. The rest of my chicks have big clear sparkly eyes but hers are just not right. She eats and drinks but prefers to sit with her eyes closed. New to chickies so I am just going off gut instinct that something's not right. Of course my husband says she looks...
Hi all! Getting ready to start putting together a coop for about 4-6 layers. I have two choices for location and would like your input. We are urban subdivision. Our property is flanked by homes on both sides and the back of our property has a privacy fence around the entire yard. The back...