This is probably going to sound goofy, but I was wondering if poor breeding by a seller/breeder could possibly produce this:
We bought a Bard Rock approximately 8 months old who turned out to be the nastiest bird we have ever seen. She attacked every single one of the other chickens, doing...
Thanks for your comments. Yes, we considered putting up hardware cloth on the run, but we have few,if any daytime predators and the chickens are shut up tightly in the coop from dusk to dawn. The 2"x4" wire mesh also covers the open part (roof) which is more than adequate to protect against...
OK, so 12 years ago I built myself a greenhouse, thinking that I was going to grow things all year round. Well, after several years, and less than stellar results, the "Adventure in Horticulture" turned into a great place to store the tools and lawnmower.
Here's what the original greenhouse...
“ There isn't any room for the chickens!”
Yes, that was my first thought after we had placed the just purchased typical red and white waterer and it's look-a-like feeder in our newly built coop.
“What to do, What to do?”
The old expression “Necessity is the Mother of Invention” set me on...
We are looking to buy 2 to 3 pullets or youngish laying hens. A newly built coop and run are in place, and feeders are ready. The only thing that is missing from making us backyard chicken people are the main attractions.
Yes, we are open to travelling anywhere up to a 100 mile radius from...