Hi there,
I personally love any variety of Sussex. They are moderate layers (260-280 eggs per year), but they are the most docile and loving chickens getting around. (In my opinion). I am currently raising some silver Sussex, and a few australorps. my australorp (Pigs) has the most personality...
I personally can say that chickens are easier to to care for than dogs. This is mainly due to the fact that dogs and cats can have rather large vet bills where as chickens don't. Chickens are also just generally easier to maintain than dogs.
hi there,
I literally just let my chickens out and I noticed that my silver Sussex olive had a massive bubble around her nostril. I picked her up to investigate further and it seems that she has snot coming out of her nostril. Could this just be a cold? Also her bubble just disappeared. Thanks...
The Sussex is a Breed of chicken that originates from the small town of Sussex in England. The Sussex comes in 8 different colours (varieties), which include: Brown, Buff, Light, Red, Speckled, Silver, White and Coronation. The Silver Sussex is a heavily feathered breed which makes it very hardy...
Hi there,
I have been raising chickens for roughly about 2 years now. However, during this period of 2 years, i have found it incredibly hard to find treats and scraps that my chickens actually like. As of right now, my flock loves warm oats, natural greek yogurt, veggies (lettuce), and i...
I think that this article is abnoxious and is simply an attempt to turn people away from raising chickens. Chickens are lovely animals that are so harmless, and generally carry no diseases.
Hi there,
I would wait until they are at least three weeks old before you start to determine what breed they are as it is very hard to tell what breed a chick is when they are only a few days old.
Hi dinkbradders,
Generally when it comes to chickens and nesting boxes, it is usually 4 chickens to one nesting box. So it seems that you have more than one nesting box, which means that you have the correct number. However, when it comes to chickens laying in the nesting box, I have found...
Hi ChickenMorals,
i practically agree with everything that the other members are saying, But, i would like to outline some other dangers:
1. Chickens and stupid boys do not mix. Teenagers, (i'm assuming you are in high school), are known for the abuse of animals as they find it amusing.
2...