The wait seemed long, but it wasn't. Just 22-weeks before my first chick laid her first egg--a beautiful small green one, at 48.3 grams. Now in less than a month, and with all 8 laying [my last started 11/16] I have collected near 90 eggs. I hope to have an 8-egg day soon. They are all laying in...
Each Saturday I feed my chickens crickets purchased from a local fishing store. In doing so I have learned how athletic chickens are. In my case, especially my 3 rir chicks. Yesterday, I captured stills and then later video. Here they are for your enjoyment. Thanks! --jim
Stills [Individual...
This time a RIR and a Golden Laced Wyandotte?
Last time, it was an Easter Egger. I have one confirmed roo and 2 [non-crowing] suspects. I have 2 collages on my BYC Page for you to peruse. In addition, I have some details in my blog. Individual pictures can be viewed in this flickr set. Thanks...
Sold as a pullet, then 2-3 weeks old. Now, she is crowing. Yes, I know hens can crow. Please look at several pictures I have taken [on My BYC Page]. There are also links there to individual flickr pictures as well as details in my blog . Thanks for your help. --jim
Thanks to all for your sharing on coops and chickens! With it, I've built a coop that looks well for my urban yard. I had no particular plan, but an idea of what I wanted--lots of ventilation, small [for up to 10 chickens]. [I'm partial to bantams. The breeds I want are not readily available.]...