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  1. Yard Farmer

    Conditioning pens/show bird prep - Q&A

    Greetings fellow breeders! With show season coming up, I though I'd ask what you all like to do/use for conditioning pens, bedding for your conditioning pens, how long before the show you start conditioning your birds, etc. I'd love to hear everyone's ideas, and what you do for showing. I'm...
  2. Yard Farmer

    Does anyone know what this could be?

    Hi, I'm posting this for a friend. She states that this hen was fine one day, and like this the next. She has no idea what happened. Is this just an injury, like a chicken "pink eye"? I am unsure what it is. Sounded strange that she was fine one minute, like this the next. Personally, I think...
  3. Yard Farmer

    Questions On Showing Bantams (In My Case, OEGB)

    Hello, I'm looking for any and all tips I can get on showing my Old English Game Bantams. I'll take everything I can take, I'm wanting to try my first show this fall. Thank you in advance!
  4. Yard Farmer

    Lame leg? Help needed.

    Howdy all, like the title says, does it look like this chick has a lame leg? It's the left leg, the chick is keeping it tucked in close to it's body. He/she hatched out yesterday morning. Am I just being paranoid, or is something wrong? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks! I'll...
  5. Yard Farmer

    S.O.P quality questions. (OEGB)

    Does anyone have experience with Cackle and their "Cackle’s Show Class Old English Bantam S/R Assortment"? https://www.cacklehatchery.com/product/cackle-s-show-class-old-english-bantam-s-r-assortment/ If you have had any prior experience with them, or any input, please let me know! Thanks! (I...
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    Merry Christmas, y'all.

    A huge Merry Christmas to everyone out there!
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    What could this be??

    Does anyone know how to treat this? I think it was an injury that got infected, but I don't know how or, when it could've happened. I've been treating him for 2 maybe 3 weeks and its still not looking great. I cleaned it everyday; I used a disinfectant, and a disinfectant cream. I've also been...
  8. Yard Farmer

    PLEASE HELP!! Prolapsed vent!

    I'm not writing a big, long article. But my OEGB hen, is prolapsed. I don't know how long she's been like this. But she's been acting pretty normal. At least normal weight I didn't notice till now. Her abdomen is pretty soft compared to my aunts bird, is that a good thing? I mainly want to get...
  9. Yard Farmer

    Should I start a Hatch-A-Long thread??

    Howdy again, y'all! I was wondering how many of y'all would be interested in a hatch-a-long thread, with me hosting. I have 35 eggs in my incubator currently. All barnyard crosses, but project ideas. The fathers are... RIR x BO RIR x BLRW AC x EE And I have no clue what else this rooster has...
  10. Yard Farmer

    In search of bb red OEGB breeder

    Howdy, I was wondering if anyone breeds bb red OEGB's in any of the neighboring states around Utah, that would be willing to ship eggs. I'm wanting to breed show birds and possibly (God willing) SOP birds. One of my pullets that I was counting on adding to my breeding program may not make it...
  11. Yard Farmer

    Anyone and everyone, please help me!!

    Hello everyone! I really need y'alls help, my OEGB pullet is not looking good at all! She was fine 2 days ago. But when I went out yesterday, her balance was distorted and little, to no appetite. Today, she can't even stand. She's laying on her side, and when she does try to stand she falls...
  12. Yard Farmer

    This can mean anything good.. 😬

    Howdy y'all, hope all's well! So my chickens feet froze in the last cold snap we had So I took him inside and thawed his feet in warm water and everything was good. Walking fine, good balance, eating and drinking well. Anyway, i come out today and I'm just watching them free range, and i notice...
  13. Yard Farmer

    🇺🇸 Calling all American patriots, and U.S vets! 🇺🇸

    I'd like to call everyone who is a veteran, or active duty in the military to show my, our application for all you do for our country. Will be praying for any and all y'alls safety. I salute you all! 🫡 Please come and show your appreciation for all our vets! 🇺🇸
  14. Yard Farmer

    What do y'all think?

    Howdy everyone, I was wondering if any of you have heard about TSC, and/or "Natures Own" doing anything to their feed to reduce egg production... And if anyone has had personal experience with their feed and if you've noticed a difference lately. Heres the YouTube video I heard it from...
  15. Yard Farmer

    All my crazy projet ideas!

    Howdy y'all, I've been told to make a thread following my breeding projects from a couple of my friends. So, here I am! Perfect list: SOP, Bb red OEGB. Lemon blue and black OEGB X Bb red roo. (OEGB) 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen Olive eggers. Using 2 different roos. (An interesting project that I don't...
  16. Yard Farmer

    I don't think this is normal...

    Howdy y'all, hope all's well! Ok, I'll cut to the chase. So, I'm thinking this young cockerel scratched his eye with poop on his nail, and infected his eyelids on both sides of his head. What do y'all think? Is it treatable, or will I have to call him? Are these pics ok of y'all?
  17. Yard Farmer

    Are these good breeds?

    Hello BYC people! I have a question concerning these breeds... FBCM, (or bbs marans.) SS and white leghorns. 1. What is your experience with them? 2. Were you pleased with their egg production? 3. Do they brood? (I know LH are not known to brood.) 4. Or, what breeds would you recommend? I...
  18. Yard Farmer

    What is wring with my hens face!!??

    Can anyone tell me what's wring with these hens faces? They were just fine. Then i noticed yesterday this dreadfully sight! Is there a cure? If there is, what do I have to do? I appreciate any and all advice/tips.
  19. Yard Farmer

    Questions about hatching Old English Game Bantams

    Hello, happy Sunday! So, my OEGB hatching eggs are going to be hatching in the next few days. But, there's a catch. My date to hatch is based off of hatching standards. My question is, do Old English chicks hatch sooner than standard's since their smaller? Or is it the same time frame? Thanks...
  20. Yard Farmer

    Please help my little boy!! 🙏🙏

    What is wrong with my boy...?? He has been like this for 2 days now, he isn't exited to see me in the morning (he loves trying let out in the morning...) he isn't holding his wings up, there just staging in the ground, and his comb is almost black... Is there an vitamins I need to give him...
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