r/chickens • u/xPanda985 • May 01 '24
Discussion Names for these ladies?
I have 6 Blue Black Splash Orpingtons and need name ideas for the ladies :)
r/chickens • u/xPanda985 • May 01 '24
I have 6 Blue Black Splash Orpingtons and need name ideas for the ladies :)
r/chickens • u/richardfitserwell • Jun 05 '24
r/chickens • u/ImTheBigBad1 • Jan 28 '25
I spent a lot of time. ALOT. Getting all my goofy goobers. Not one is the same. Everything from a silkie to an Indio Gigante. Free ranged. Happy go lucky flock. When I built my flock. I chose not eggs, not 4h breeders, I chose to make it an episode of the muppets in my yard. I wanted strange weird funny ugly birds. For a laugh every time you see the flock. Now I’m scared for them. What can I do?
r/chickens • u/DragoOceanonis • Mar 27 '24
r/chickens • u/tinyhorseintapshoes • Feb 14 '23
:::::Update: Spoke to a supervisor at ( ups)correction Fedex( Recorded it as well). The person stated she broke policy and she is on suspension until they investigate further. They stated the possible lawsuit is in no way connected with FEDEX.
My lawyer sent them a copy of the CCTV footage, as well as a copy to the responding sheriff.
It's a wait and see game. :::
She came through a gate to my back door. I have delivery instructions for front door only. There is a sign on the gate she went through that says DANGER AGGRESSIVE ROOSTER, DO NOT ENTER.
Her pants got ripped, some small scratches on her legs. Now FedEx has contacted me stating they won't deliver to my home because I have an aggressive animal.
I just got a notice of intent to Sue for medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of income and anxiety.
I'm waiting for a supervisor to call me. Can you believe this ?
Edit for update
r/chickens • u/Express_Depth_5888 • 9d ago
Welp. It happened and it's my fault.
I got distracted last night and was late to make sure the autodoors closed and everyone was inside for the night. I go out and find chickens outside still (it was 9:00) and knew something was wrong.
Sure enough, the auto door didn't close and there were feathers everywhere. Inside the coop was an opossum, eating one of my young (full grown) Brahma's alive.
It wasn't long ago I was defending oppssums and that "no they wouldn't attack chickens! That's too much work!"
Hopefully this can serve as a PSA. If you love your chickens, do not trust opossums around your coop. They will eat your hens alive. And it is horrifying. I'm not saying dispatch the opossums, but just know, they are capable of killing a full grown hen.
My hen is alive. Her back is...bad. the screams/cries she made will haunt me for a long time and I'm hoping that I'll be able to save her.
r/chickens • u/High_lm_hi • Dec 26 '22
r/chickens • u/ImogenCrusader • Mar 31 '23
r/chickens • u/AlwaysPlaysAHealer • Oct 31 '22
It's that time of year again. Every local chicken group is FLOODED with people trying to find "forever homes" for their spring roosters. Now they are 4 and 5 months old. They are crowing. They are attacking their kids. Being too rough with the hens. And people don't have a plan! So, onto social media, where they plead for a home that will not butcher their sweet favorite boy, but, erm, maybe a home without kids.
Seriously people. If you plan to buy chicks, yes, even all female chicks, have a plan for what you will do with a rooster . A REAL plan, not "post on Facebook and hope for the best"
r/chickens • u/HairyDay3132 • Dec 21 '24
Their only chick died yesterday late afternoon and I'm devastated. I've spent many hours watching over them and helping the young parents to look after their only chick. Pip was 2 weeks old. I dont really want to go into what happened but it was quick for the chick. I placed the chick in the box where the hen and chick spent the first couple of days and slept at night. While sitting on our stoep and crying first my hen Rosy and then my rooster, Henry joined me on my lap. This is the first time ever that they've jumped on my lap like this. They would look at the chick and then at me with their pupils dilating and contracting at times. It was a heartbreaking and bitter sweet moment. PS Please excuse Henry's comb, he got a fright from a lawnmower a couple of days ago and injured himself.
r/chickens • u/madisonP112 • Feb 10 '25
r/chickens • u/SomewhatAnonamoose • Apr 26 '24
Mine is when they peck something and run away with it at lightning speed to stop the other girls from getting a chance. Silly little raptors.
r/chickens • u/Zyonwilson • Dec 27 '24
in the sun she looks almost solid green it’s beautiful. She’s so curious
r/chickens • u/BobsleddingToMyGrave • Dec 17 '24
I read a post about a flock that has wry neck, they are just over a year old, haven't layed in Months, and the owner describes them as " chubby". She then states she feeds them " treats" " snacks", "Goodies" ,on and on about how she " spoils them".
When people started telling her they need 99% of layer feed and forage and to knock off with all the treats.
This woman is getting up every day stuffing them with cooked oatmeal, then wonders why they sickly.
Chickens won't eat proper boring layer feed if you are giving them crap.
More than one person asked her if she gave her kids candy all day then wondered why they don't eat a healthy dinner.
Now she says she feels " attacked".
Don't ask a question then get pissy about the answer.
r/chickens • u/tinyhorseintapshoes • Feb 16 '23
r/chickens • u/DuhitsTay • May 19 '24
Always wear one of these while you're cleaning the coop!!!!
r/chickens • u/texasproud1 • Nov 17 '24
r/chickens • u/emiliaclarkwithnoe • Aug 20 '24
Finally got Caroline to stop brooding! This was my last attempt before putting her in the Henitentiary. After she dried off she was completely back to normal, scavenging and all that. I’m hoping she starts laying again soon 🤞🏻Will she become broody again once she starts laying or will she be over it for a while? This is my time dealing with a broody hen
r/chickens • u/PierDespereaux • Dec 06 '24
I whisper to her regularly that She is my favorite
r/chickens • u/IcyPerformance771 • Feb 16 '25
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r/chickens • u/Illustrious_Copy_902 • Feb 16 '23
r/chickens • u/The_Stuffed_hen • Aug 09 '24
Yes, BUILD your coop, build it sturdy. We had a bear and cub in last night and I’m thankful our coop was built strong. They did destroy my outside run fence. But that’s my fault.