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So, I basically live in the Florida swamp...it is ok most of the times, but a few times a year our land gets flooded. Right now my coop area is a small pond. I do my best most of the time to keep things dry for them (spread hay, clean out everything from the mud, give them raised areas for food...

Here is a pic of one of my monster double yokers - that poor hen musta had a hard day!

Yeah - I had some interesting eggs so far in my hen adventures- I had weeks where I would get a HUGE double yoker - much bigger than my duck eggs. I also had a few eggs that were almost white even though RIRs typically lay very brown eggs- now this! Just glad it isn’t a sign of a problem They...

so I got a really weird small egg in my nesting boxes. I know I’ve heard that chickens lay small eggs in the beginning, but my chickens have been laying awhile and this is the first I’ve seen like this It is also kind of bumpy

Mine are 7 months old and still, for the most part, are pretty skittish. I have “ trained” them to go in the coop in the evening when I feed them - used to have to chase them in. They are mostly going because they’ve figured out they better get in there and eat or their friends will finish it...

have been told that most ducks don’t nest- they just kinda lay wherever. Would’ve agreed until today. They have managed to make a hole in the dirt and gathered straw around it

I had something similar happen when my ducks were about 3 weeks. I went in there and one was on its side twitching and just looked like it was dying. My husband did some quick thinking and jumped in a warm shower with it and gently massaged the duck's chest. It quickly revived and has been fine...

There are also different regulations in every state for selling them, although a lot of people selling them are doing it “ under the table” as you said it can spell big trouble of the wrong person gets sick.

grandaughter can now walk around coop by herself

Easter- my granddaughter is just now walking good enough to come out to the coop and walk on her own

How was raising turkeys? Have thought about it

There’s some serious chicken math going on here! So cute! Please tell us what animals you have, I see quite a mix!

You could be right- I don’t think I would trust the pigs with chicks- mine were adults when I added the pigs. And as you said the pigs I got were 3 months old and had been born & raised being around chickens. These two are very skittish as well- won’t go near my husband and took months before...

I’ve had my 12 hens and 15 ducks coops in the pig pen with 2 pigs without a problem - I only let my birds out of the coop if I am home and can check on them frequently, but they have been out there for up to 3 hours without me being right there without a problem. The ducks love to swim in their...

The chickens are almost 8 months old. They’ve been laying for 2 1/2 months and this all just started in the past 2 weeks- I’ve gotten about 4 of these. I wouldn’t put it past my hubby to play a trick ( there was a horribly disappointing incident with ceramic eggs when I was waiting for them to...

I have 12 RIRs and the last few days when I collect eggs I get one “white” egg. I know eggs come in varying shades- I’ve had very dark brown to an almost purple color- but I’ve been wondering about this. They aren’t quite as white as store eggs ( I’ve heard they sometimes bleach them to make...

Welcome to being a duck momma Hatcheries often send an extra chick in case one doesn’t make it through transit. I got 2 extra with my chickens and they both made it, so I ended up with 12 hens instead of 10. I also got an extra duckling with my order (16 instead of 15). Sadly one didn’t make it...

i know there was a lot of discussion here about a month ago about how to keep chickens warm with temps up north having dropped really low. Now I’m asking about the other end since I live in Florida and it’s already warming up a lot. What are some ways to keep my chickens and ducks cool besides...

Welcome! Read a lot on here. Chickens are relatively low maintenance as compared to some other animals, but still can be a lot of work. I just encourage people to think about dealing with the chicken duties in all kinds of weather ( especially in Michigan!) when setting up your coop. Think about...

I know the feeling. I went to the feed store and they had some really cute chicks in a tub. I had to force myself to walk away. I’m already looking at extending my run because I feel like the ones I have need more room.