Friendly chickens are the best. We had a few very friendly chickens in our flock and we somehow trained them without having any idea we were doing so. Our entire flock is well trained(though sometimes rebellious) and usually follow commands(but sometimes try to get away with mischief). You are...
Hint: Before assisting a chick that is hatching, allow them to get their beak out of the shell(called pipping) for approximately 24 hours before intervention. Also, lowering the temperature 1-2° when humidity is 60-65 can help. Think of it this way, how would you be breathing during a midsummer...
We had about a dozen Leghorns and a couple white ducks when I was young, so I at least had a bit of an idea what to feed them and how to clean the coops, but that was about it. Lol. Btw, I edited my last post(forgot to mention how the rest of the flock was doing).
We had 20 RIR's when we first started 2 years ago, but lost 6 to coyotes last summer, 1 to an accidental broken neck(startled when a part of a straw bail fell), and 2 killed by rats.
Our remaining chickens will sneak up behind us & gently peck at our legs and wait for us to turn around and reach...
Here are a few easy steps to follow that will be prepared:(Before getting any chickens.)
1) Make sure you won't be breaking any by-laws.
2) Calculate size of coop you will need & size of run.(Base on number of chickens & size at maturity.)
3) Build your coop & run. Don't forget to adequately...
As for the breeds you mentioned, a YouTuber I follow(OmarGoshTV) had some and had no problems with them in a mixed flock. Personally, I have found that any animals that are raised together tend to get along fairly well. And as for your fence, I would suggest 6-8 feet in height(6' if clipped). As...
Hello, I am new to NYC, but had a few white leghorns when I was a kid. Still learning, But hopefully one day will be able to help others with info. Currently own 20 Rhode Island Red's, but they are only a month old at the time I joined. Soon to have another 20 chicks(different breed) & 6 turkeys.