Recent content by Annabananabodanna

Yep, hate to brag, but no fleas here! Too dry, I guess. I lived in PA and CA and was overrun with them. Not here!

Me too! I have 4 (haven't updated my signature). I am thinking of getting a couple more, even tho it's over the Boise limit of 3. But, my neighbors are fine with it since they get the bonus eggs. My 2 older ones (around 7 mos) just starting laying. I didn't think they were until I found their...

Thanks! Fortunately, no fleas in Idaho!

Cool! What part of town? I'm in NW Boise.

I put dog hair from my furminator out in spring and wild birds take it all away in a couple hours to build their nests. Thought it would provide a nice cozy material on top of the hay of my chicken nest boxes? Any reason not to? Thanks!

thank you! All were fine!

are they safe to eat? Just have been out there awhile and I didn't know it. I was looking in their nest boxes, but they chose to lay where I store the hay. What a bonanza! My first go at this so want to be sure they are ok to eat! Thanks

I am so glad I found this thread as I, too, was considering putting my girl down today. I have just started treatment, but think I accidentally got some epsom flush down her airway. It's been a few hours and she still seems fine, but right afterwards I could her some gurgling in her chest. I...

thank you!

Hello, I have a 6 month old Barred Rock and she suddenly went lame, then got better then lame again only a couple weeks later, this time worse. She can't stand up or walk although she can flap her wings from a seated position. She doesn't seem to have any control over her feet and legs. She...

Hello, I have a 6 month old Barred Rock and she suddenly went lame, then got better then lame again only a couple weeks later, this time worse. She can't stand up or walk although she can flap her wings from a seated position. She doesn't seem to have any control over her feet and legs. She...

Yes, thanks! How old were they when they started laying?

I have 2 four month old barred rocks and am loving them. Want to get a third chicken and the same farmer I got the BRs from has barnevelders about the same age. Would like to try another breed and she says they are about equal to the BR as far as being docile, laying, broodiness. My biggest...

The verdict is in - roo. Got a full blown attempt at a crow the other morning. A local chicken farmer took him and I replaced him with a Barred Rock pullet, which I LOVE! Never knew a chicken could be so docile. Thanks again for all your help and feedback. As I've learned this is not an...