Articles by 9gerianMile

Here is an example of some sad eggs: Never a good sign. At this point, I'm disappointed in the Postal Service for poor handling. Significant Leaking... Now I see what went wrong. Not the USPS' fault. Too large of bubble wrap, and eggs are not wrapped individually. This is what...

This is my Swap Page! Here on the homestead, we have a free-ranging laying flock that consists of French Black Copper Marans, Easter Egger and Australorp hens and a feather-shanked Blue Copper Marans Roo. I'm working on blue feather-shanked Olive Eggers with 6+ eggs/week laying rates. I have...

Chicken-Related Acronyms: ACV: Apple Cider Vinegar. Add to water to help w/ flock health. APA: American Poultry Association AS: Auto-sexing (characteristic) This is a true-breeding ability to distinguish day-old cockerels from pullets. ex. Cream Crested Legbar, Rhodebar, Norwegian Jaerhons...