Articles by aoxa

If you do not want to read about chickens used for meat, you may want to skip over this post. We are omnivores here.. so we eat meat, and enjoy eating meat. If I am going to eat it, I am going to raise it if possible, and know that what is on my plate has had a wonderful life full of adventures...

Our finished Barn If we could do things differently (we still can adjust a few elements) Locks and handles inside and outside all doors Wish we had of had them install the brooder lower, so the top was easier to clean out. Made the breeding pens in the hallway with dirt flooring. The cement...

We FINALLY have a farm! After a lot of hard work moving all of those chickens, they are settled in and enjoying life. They free range on 1.5 acres with extra room behind the barn that is all wooded. Right now we have 18 full grown chickens! 14 hens/pullets, 3 roosters, and 1 rooster who thinks...

Breed Details by Pete & Rob Banks (pete55): A stately and impressive large breed. Generally quiet and placid in nature. This is a slow to mature breed and it is often up to 3 years before their full potential is reached. Show quality birds should appear massive with loose broad feathering, deep...

Hello there :) My name is Justine, and I just began my small flock of six on August 1st 2011! We started out with four.. added one.. added another one.. lost one.. added six more.. rehomed two.. added three.. added one more and than just lost our dear Carl on November 7th 2011. He was found...

Chicken Breed Info: Breed Purpose: Ornamental Comb: Walnut Broodiness: Frequent Climate Tolerance: All Climates General Egg Info: Egg Productivity: Low Egg Size: Medium Egg Color: Light Brown Breed Temperament: Easily handled,Calm,Docile Breed Colors / Varieties: Black, White, Buff...

Confused with all these abbreviations you run into on a daily basis on BYC? Well here's hoping this list will help you out. Forum Acronyms ACV = Apple cider vinegar APA = American Poultry Association ASOP = American Standard of Perfection BIL= Brother in Law B.O.B = Best of Breed (not the...