My computer wouldn't play with me early this morning, but I wasn't surprised because the predicted thunderstorm was well under way. DISH TV was also knocked out. But, I could still watch a program on trumpeter swan restoration that I had DVR'ed last night.
Several years ago, Moorland Pond --...
I hope you got answers about what respiratory ailment the chickens might have; I worry so much when my birds have issues.
That IS an impressive bunch of boxes!!
It's good to hear that some of West Virginia is more pleasant than my recollections of it. Many years ago, I had to drive through...
Yesterday was like experiencing weather on an endless loop of rinse and repeat. Downpours would be followed by periods of sunny steaminess, which would be followed by downpours and more sunny steaminess, from 5 a.m. until after 9 p.m.
The ducks and geese were delighted; the rest of us, not so...
It's obvious that your flock is well loved, and clearly, they trust you enough to hop onto your lap or clamor for attention in the coop.
I am envious of folks whose chickens love to be petted and held. I've owned my girls since they were days old -- some just turned one, others are as old as...
Jim, congrats on Ollie's better-than-ever performance! Beware of doing too much in the heat, though.
Lisa, if it rains here, it's so hot I think it will just turn to steam!! I'll be refreshing water for the poultry -- and adding some prebiotics and probiotics AND handing out chilled watermelon...
Every honest chicken keeper will admit to making at least a few mistakes! That's how we learn to do better.
Do they all live and sleep together all the time? Or, are the tiny Seramas too delicate to spend much time with the others?
Looking forward to seeing how your babies grow!
If messiness is an issue, well -- ducks are messy, deal with it!
I adore my six runner ducks; they're silly and endlessly entertaining. But trying to keep their shelter floor clean and having to change out the water in their pool and dishes takes a lot of time and repeated effort.
Still, I...
Gee, I read the post and didn't notice the date -- which I SHOULD have because July 1 was my birthday! Of course, I've had so many of those that they aren't that big of a deal. Good catch, @Cebarmlds -- guess it's a good thing I'm not an editor anymore!
How did I celebrate? Well, I was down to...
Yesterday, I got seven, but six were from a from a runner who has been hiding eggs under the foliage of a massive amsonia plant. Her drake gave away her hiding place by hovering around and muttering next to the amsonia. When I checked on Drew, she got up and I discovered her secret.
So sorry about the snake killing your poor guinea!
Momma looks pretty content with her one youngster; has she tried to mother the other new babies? Dealing with chickens and guineas seems as if it would be easier than emus, but they all have their challenges.
Welcome to BYC; hope you really...
Most people choose chickens, but it sounds like chickens chose you -- and made a wise decision.
Sorry about the rooster thieves!
Here's wishing the best for you, your mom, Ruby and your feathered friends. Welcome to BYC; I hope you enjoy being a member of our flock!
What an impressive pile of boxes! Congratulations on getting everything sorted and packed up. What did you decide to do about the ink cartridges?
Belated birthday wishes 🎂! Both the cake and the sundae look delicious. Today, my youngest chickens are one year old, and I gave them some special...
Homeacres is AMAZING! I learned so much in just a few hours. We got to see everything -- the veg and fruit gardens, the greenhouse, the various compost methods.
I'm not really sure that Charles remembered meeting me last year (although I pretty much gushed all over him like a teenager with a...