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I have started a bachelor flock. When I see roos that need rehomed, I try to help. And so far, the only problem is one little silkie who wants to fight me! There is always a bit of scuffling, to be expected, but after that is all sorted out, they get along fine. I had made a post on a local...

I am wondering if I could raise both sexes of geese in a bachelor flock? Will the roosters' hormones get triggered by a female goose?

Mine go up on their own, even before the sun goes down. My head rooster makes sure everyone is up. He will stay outside the coop and will not go in until all are accounted for.

Learn how roosters show their dominance, and learn how to show yours from the start. Simple things like walking around your roo instead of him going around you can be a sign of submission. And if you are constantly submitting to him, there may eventually be problems. I love having a rooster, I...

With all this great advice, remember, All roosters are different, All flocks are different. What works for others may or may not work for you. Always have a back up plan. I have kept many roosters together with no problems, and then I have had a few that just could not get along. And learn how...

I have anywhere from 20- 30 chickens at a time, and they all have names. Some are more random then others. (For example, I have two barred rock hens I cannot tell apart, so they are Patty and Selma, from the Simpsons) The rest have names and it helps when my husband and I are discussing an...

As long as you have a good rooster to keep an eye on your flock, you should be fine. Just make sure he makes his call of warning if there is a large bird in the air and something he does not recognize. If he is doing that and the rest of the flock is responding correctly, they will be fine.

I had my chickens in a run and coop, and would let them free range occasionally, until they figured out which door was the fun one to go out! (the one to the outside world) So I started to let them free range without supervision, and I eventually tore down my run and they free range all day, go...

My chickens have always been "tame" when compared to others, but I do this by NOT picking them up, and NOT carrying them around. I feed them so they do come to me to see what I have to offer, and some will eat from my hand. There are certain ones who will jump on my lap if I sit outside with...

Nope, she’s had nothing like that. Always had normal feet until recently.

I have a hen who is getting stuff stuck in her foot. In the thin webbing between her toes. It is like a hole that is catching dirt. I press on the top of her foot and it opens up that gap, then I clean it out as best I can. I use water and then pack it full of triple antibiotic. Any suggestions...

I have an old hen who went blind. I first noticed cause she was bobbing her head, and when I examined her I realized she could not see, and I think was trying to acclimate herself. I keep a close eye on her but she does well in her own. I give her special treats but she finds the food well in...

I have had to carry around my roosters every once in awhile. I call it the walk of shame. I put him under my arm and walk around until I feel hes relaxed. And definitely do not let him down if he struggles. They need to know I am in charge. I never back down from being flogged, I carry him or...

Agreed! Especially if they decide to rearrange half way through roll call!

My flock fee range all day and every night I count them before I lock them in their coop. I have done this when I had 5 and I do it still when I have 33. I will do it as long as I am responsible for their lives. And if one is missing I can tell you which one it is since they all have names...

I would just use soap and water for the initial cleaning. I use a small amount of bleach mixed with soap and water when I am cleaning it after my chicks have hatched. I then dry it and leave it open for days to make sure the smell is completely gone. I have no idea about the size of polish eggs...

I have raised many babies in my house, and I use a setup similar to the one you listed. I like to use paper grocery bags to line the bottom and up the sides a bit. I then use pine shaving on the bottom. At first I use a small amount of shavings until I know they won't eat it by mistake, I then...

Poultry are very resilient. With a little TLC I'm sure she will be fine. I had a hen sliced open so deep you could see tendons and such. She hung out in the house for awhile, but healed completely. Just keep it clean and add some neosporin, blu Cote, or similar product and she will heal.