This one was found and given to me to raise along with my two Ameraucana Chicks I hatched.
I was told it’s a rescue but its always been super friendly and loves attention. Initially I thought it was a white Leghorn with dirt specks on its feathers but now the brown color appears to be parts of...
Recently, my current chicken passion has only been within the last two years when I brought my first group of chicks. However, as a kid involved in 4-H, I raised some New Hampshire chicks. Being a total newbie I really didn’t know much about chickens, however in the group of chicks I had, one...
i was in my yard about to let my chickens out to forage and I came upon a strange acting squirrel. It was writhing around looking very uncomfortable and clearly not aware of my presence. It kept pushing its head along the ground in a small circle. I went in the house to get something to pick...
Yes, I agree. Some eggyolks look fertile. His hairdo is also more swept back and the some streamers appear to be starting to grow at the back of the upper Neck/head.
OK, Here are pics of my silkies. What do you think?
For sure the blue splash is a hen. Caught her laying an egg and the one white silkie with the prominent wattles I’m pretty sure is a boy.
I’ve got 6 silkies. One black, 1 blue splash, and 4 white. A couple have started laying eggs. The blue splash is definitely a hen and has makes very vocal announcements when she laid an egg. She has no wattles and is fairly broad shaped. One of the whites has wattles and stands more and is...
Will those electronic bug repellent work to keep mites and other insects away from the chickens? Also, was wondering if the frequencies will bother the hens?