Recent content by thepluckypony

Yes we moved ours at 3 weeks, they're doing great :)

Thanks for the response. The coop is in constant shade and is well ventilated and has a fan to circulate air. She seems comfortable. it is very possible (and most likely) she gets off when no one is looking as the nest doesn't seem to have any poop in it. I left the food where it normally is...

thank you both! we dont mind that shes broody we were just worried for her health as its in the 80's during the day. ill put food and water in front of her and make sure shes okay. thanks for the time frame i didnt see your post earlier!

hi there. We have a hen who has been sitting in her nest box all day/evening for 3 days going on 4. if you try and touch/move her she will puff up and peck you making angry noises. We have picked her up twice and taken her off the nest and she walks around SCREAMING for a long while and waits...

It is completely untrue that you cannot touch the nest of your rabbits or her kits. In fact if you don't you can jeopardize the entire litter. You need to be checking the kits EVERY day to ensure they are being fed and remove the ones that might have passed. Your rabbits are accustomed to your...

We currently raise chickens within Phoenix. although grasses such as perrenial rye and bermuda grow NATURALLY here you are fooling yourself if you think you will not have to have a watering system in place. there's no way around it. it will cost money. Will it be too much of an investment...

a cockerel.

I would say first one is a cockerel and second is a pullet. I also have 4 SLW about 12 weeks and none of them have a wattle that red or pronounced. beautiful birds anyhow =]

Hey everyone, hoping for some opinions/ help with a breeding question. I currently have 2 bucks and 4 pedigreed Rex rabbits in my rabbitry. Finally ready to start breeding and i'm not sure which buck to pair with which doe. I have a chocolate buck (great type great coloring) and a blue buck...

Thank you for the suggestions everyone and prayers for deep pockets lol:lau I was looking at Bass but also debating making my own. Will have to weigh the options more heavily.