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Just the opposite here... My backyard flock is down to 2 :(
We had 3 die from illness and 3 were casualties of a pesky fox.
My ideal is to obtain pullets ... U raise the chicks and I'll adopt them ! :)))
Doesnt look broken but she limps badly sometimes even completely hops on one foot. When she does put weight on it its like she attempts to flip the toes out straight, otherwise they stay curled under. Feels warm upon palpation. Can't feel a break. I'm really not sure how to help her. She...
Anyone looking for land to expand their breeding, or start a small eggs/meat business? Could be appropriate for livestock as well. We hve land for lease on Eastern Shore in Denton Area. Please inquire.
Anyone close to the Denton area looking for land to use. We have 16 acres of residential unused land. Prime location for a moderate sized flock. The land is sitting..we'd love to see someone make use of it. Farmer next door does corn.
Since we are new backyard chicken owners, and have recently added new birds to our flock, I wanted to get some input on what my birds "poop" should look like. I've noticed the newer birds areoccasionally having loose "poops". Should I be concerned??
Help! I came home from work just an hour ago, to find my three children in our coop with two Buff Orpington chicks(my husband's idea to surprise me). We have everything set up, for hens!! (I was going to purchase at the swap). I don't know how old they are. I have starter feed,feeder, water...
awe.. what a shame. I am making preparations to start a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County. We have racoon, fox, and aereal predators(hawks eagles). Any suggestions on preventing this sort of predator attack on my coop? I have an enclosed coop with a wired run. I plan to free range...
Will you be at the Swap on the 8th? I am definitely interested. **the CL ad says welsummers: if I can't find RIRs, what do you think about adding the welsummers instead?? Disposition / temperament is very important as I hve three children.
Thanks!
I realize this is an older post. Figured I'd take a chance that you may still have some laying hens? Must have friendly disposition, as I have three children. Thanks
New to BYC. Looking for RIRs, Buff Orpingtons, and Dominique laying hens. Small backyard flock. Need good disposition, hve three children :) Live near Davidsonville, MD.