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I've had chickens for quite awhile now and have raised many chicks, both with and without mother hens, but today I witnessed something I have never seen before. I have a year-old Buff Orp sitting eggs for the first time. She is sequestered in her own coop, which prevents her or any other hen...

Like many others here, upcoming Spring means firing up the 'bators and collecting eggs. I have an average of 70-100 eggs cooking at any one time. One of my little 29-week old Silkie projects decided she would go broody (believe it or not, my Silkies don't seem to be as broody-prone as others)...

I'm seeking a little opinion from the members. Today, I received 4 day-old Crested Cream Legbar chicks from a breeder I have had past satisfactory transactions with. I have a couple of doubts about the represented sex of the chicks, and would like opinions on gender before I address it with...

So, I have two mating pairs sequestered in breeding pens. The roos are 1 year, 10 weeks; the hens are 1 year, 18 weeks. All are in good condition, and the hens have been laying faithfully. Problem is - when incubating, I'm getting nothing but clear eggs. The roos seem to be regularly mating...

Ok, so here's my free mystery "exotic" chick. Usually, I'm good at this, but this time I'm a little stumped. Basic chipmunk markings, but a mask (similar to a Sicilian Buttercup) and feathered legs. Any guesses?

Chick hatched last night (10/1) about 8p. Last hatch of the clutch, so was by itself in the incubator (all others had been moved to a broody). As you can see from the photos, it had an unabsorbed yolk: This is the first time I have personally had this happen to one of my chicks...

Chick hatched last night (10/1) about 8p. Last hatch of the clutch, so was by itself in the incubator (all others had been moved to a broody). As you can see from the photos, it had an unabsorbed yolk: This is the first time I have personally had this happen to one of my chicks...

Chick hatched last night (10/1) about 8p. Last hatch of the clutch, so was by itself in the incubator (all others had been moved to a broody). As you can see from the photos, it had an unabsorbed yolk: This is the first time I have personally had this happen to one of my chicks...

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I realize correlation does not equal causation, but I am noticing a serious skew (as in all the way) in my backyard mixes displaying an obvious barred phenotype to male. Of those that breed barred chickens, do you observe a similar skew, or do I have something else lurking?

I apologize if this has been addressed before - I searched, but did not find anything. Is it possible to change the display order of one's PMs so they list in reverse chronological order? That way, one would not have to constantly page all the way to the bottom of a thread to see the last...

Peggy: Tillie: Both are full-sized black cochins, aged one year, three months. Bought as day-olds form McMurray. Both have been vaccinated for Marek's. Both have brooded multiple clutches to term and are good moms. Both are constantly broody. I have younger birds rotating...

Ok, I'm perplexed and need advice. I have seen many folks here post about how much their young chicks like mashed-up hard boiled eggs, and use it as a great treat/tamer aid. That makes complete sense, and I'm sure they're right. The problem is - my chicks hate it! I have tried it at various...

I have four 19-week-olds going to freezer camp this weekend or next. Three are EE/BO mix, and one EE/cuckoo maran mix. Not willing to ship, so pickup only.

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Does anyone have alternative contact information for Greenfire Farms? They don't seem to be answering emails at either of their two provided addresses.

One of the local feed stores recently started carrying it on regular basis, so I switched to the layer pellets about a month ago. My birds love it, and I do see an improvement in their appearance and egg-laying. However, the dust is ridiculous. Out of a 50lb. bag, I bet at least 20lbs. is...

OK - I need advice from the forum. I have had broodies before successfully, and I guess they simply spoiled me with how good and trouble-free they were. This broody is a black cochin, and it is her first time. The eggs have been set for three days. She is in a separate dog carrier with hay...

OK, so . . . the Genesis and turner arrived today. Of course I had to set it up to see if it works correctly and holds a good temperature, right? Now it is just sitting there staring at me - empty and accusing . . . . My younger chicks are 12 weeks, so the cockerels aren't sexually mature...

My current group of pullets are just now approaching POL (they're at 20 weeks). Surprisingly, the RIR beat the Black Sex Link to it, and has been laying for a few days now, but everybody's doing the squat. The BSL is nesting, but is also showing common signs of broodiness. I know it has been...