https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2104092675/the-hodge-podge-flock-a-chicken-story-of-diversity?ref=category
I know it's been forever since I have been on the site. I no longer have my flock :( But, in memory of them and to celebrate my chooks I wanted to create something for not only my...
I have a tom that is less than a year old. I've included a pic of him. I noticed online that some have all white tail feathers, some are red, some are mixed and some look just like my tom's tail... all red except for that middle few. My question is...... what is ideal? And, does it change with...
Got 3 guineas from the feed store...... feed them same thing I fed Guinea keets from last year..... 2 developed angelwing and third looked like maybe it was. They went back to feed store..... but I'm baffled. Checked and the protein level was close to but below required level for Guineas...
I was so proud of them..... they really seemed to be on the ball! AND the Araucana pictured was ACTUALLY an Araucana!!!!!
Though they did fail to mention how incredibly rare they actually are
Well, the title says it all! If there is already a thread like this...please direct me to it Thanks!
I want to build a loft this spring and get some birds..... and I'd love to see what others have done.... inspiration and all!
So, having been digging through my bins of fabric lately it occurred to me that many other quilters and crafters here on the BYC might be like me and enjoy scrappy quilts and projects that use many pieces..though none of the same. I especially like I Spy quilts And I also hate having to spend...
But would be willing to drive within an hour....Battle Creek, Kzoo, etc. Looking for some young ducks that have already feathered out..... but are still YOUNG! I don't have a brooder set up this year, so I need them to be ready to go to a coop. Not picky on breed..... I have one Runner right...
An excerpt from Northern California Angora Guild Angora Handbook 2nd Edition
Written by Shirley Braverman
On my grandfather's Angora Farm in Kirkwood, Missouri, there were never any frightened, spooked rabbits running wildly about in their cages, or rabbits with sore hocks, or baby rabbits...
Anyone ever make Turducken? I have an extra Turkey and an extra Guinea....... but no spare ducks or chickens at the moment I can always buy a chicken. What do you think...... Turchickea? I have some geese..... but I don;t think a goose will fit in a turkey
Any ideas?
Oh yeah... here's a...
My internet runs too slow to accomplish ANYTHING! I found a possible good pr plug for BYC and chickens! Regis and Kelly are talking just 5 mins ago about chickens and Kelly says she would love to have a coop for the kids to experience the magic of chickens.... but doesn't know if it's sanitary...
Was watching the new Let's Make a Deal today..... and she had to decide if she wanted what was behind the curtain that rhymed with 'emote'.... and she took the money because she was worried it was a goat. Turns out it was a herd of Fainting Goats!!!!
Now, how many other folks here would have...
Just curious as to how many BYCers in my area also sell pet birds like finches, canaries, budgies, small breed pigeons/doves etc. I'd love to get some kind of small bird for the house someday..... and I'd rather get something from a BYCer instead of the pet store.
So do tell...... what do you...
Looking forward to eating our geese this Christmas....though I think since we have 3, we will have an early roast too (a trial run)
A question though... what is the best way to dispatch a bird as big as a goose? I also have 2 turkeys to dispatch at Thanksgiving time..... do you just use an...
Early this spring I purchased 5 ducklings.... 4 of which were runners and 1 was a Rouen. That one was definitely a female. So I had the 4 runners.... 1 of which developed all the drake signs.... whisper voice, drake feathers, yadda yadda... he even tried to mate with the turkeys that he was...
I knew my favorite little girl had gone broody (more or less) but since her last batch turned out infertile and she avoids all of our roos, I assumed that she was once again sitting on some dud eggs........ imagine my surprise when yesterday I went out to the coop and saw this...
These are my first ever turkeys. So I need some help
Don't remember when I got these.... 3 months ago maybe??? Just the two of them. Some strutting and fluffing the tail..... but no gobbling. I tried to find some good reference pics but could not tell what the differences are when they are...
Well, we're officially at the house now Trying to get unpacked and settled in. No more high speed internet either.. just my boost mobile phone
And to boot the hot water heater died! We've replaced both elements and thermostats but the thing still doesn't work... it's got 2-phase wiring?????I...
I made this label to use for future egg shipments. I plan to use it on all 4 sides of the box and maybe one on the top. Any suggestions for improvements? Also, feel free to use this image also.
I hope this link will take you to where you need to be Still learning this Facebook stuff
http://apps.facebook.com/chicken-assi-dicaaa/
Also...looking for photos of other breeds to add
I don't know much about duck colors yet..... Is this a Fawn & White? My other runner is much lighter ... more of a cream and white.
And what is this Canadian goose crossed with? It lives at the water park in Coldwater and keeps with a full Canadian Goose. African maybe???? Or is it some...