Spinosad is a safe treatment that works the first time. Naturally derived from the fermentation of S. Spinosa bacteria. No egg withdrawal period.
12 ml of Concentrate makes 1 gal solution OR 4 Quart size (32 oz) Spray bottles.
Enough to treat 100 chickens!
In a handy dropper bottle with...
Hi guys, I need some input please.
We decided to make our next coop up on a trailer. It will help because we're renters and have had to leave coops behind before. At the moment we just have smaller, light coops but they are not convenient. I want a build with the features I most need...
This company is finalizing their Fibro test and seeking breeders with multiple birds to test as reference points.
It sounds like they're asking for 3-5 samples from three groups:
- Homozygous Fibro birds
- Non-Fibro birds
- the offspring from crossing these
I'm sharing because I want the test...
I want to try grafting some tomato plants this year. I decided on a rootstock seed and all that's left is to hit the order button. So I wanted to ask, does anyone have experience grafting tomatoes? Loved it, bleh, hated it?
I just wanted to share how much my chicks have been enjoying this new Starter I found.
Unlike other Starters, this is shaped in tiny balls. They love their tiny balls!
They knew instantly it was food - no scattering needed. It's dust-free, no irregular shapes to be ignored and wasted.
The 24%...
I wanted to start a discussion on what the future outlook for feed pricing might be as things change here in the US and globally.
Basically I want to have advanced notice whether to stockpile feed, despite worries of freshness, storage capacity, and budget.
Many feed ingredients are locally...
I know this is an odd question but I figured this is one of the best places to ask, with savvy people!
We have some really pretty handles on a really beat up pot & pan set (the non-stick coating did not endure). My mother was trying to throw the whole set away but I really want those handles...
Here are some lovely new Chicken pattern Fabrics designed by my Mother.
You can choose from a wide selection of Fabric types: Cotton, Canvas, Linen, Fleece, Mink, Denim, Jersey, etc.
Chickens and Flowers by Walkabout Designs
Flower Garden Chickens by Walkabout Designs
There are more designs...
I was inspired to start this by the encouragement to keep a detailed Observational Notebook, and to experiment, in Brian Reeder's "An Introduction to Form & Feathering".
Rather than keeping it personal, what about a shared thread to discuss a variety of experiences?
The Genetics at work in...
"Hey! That could be a Chicken Coop!"
she says while driving down the highway and pointing, with a passenger who just says "Huh?" and looks up too late.
Coopitis, otherwise known as "That could be a Chicken Coop" afflicts an untold number of Chicken Keepers every year. Treatment is still a pipe...
I keep getting the Push Notifications pop-up despite selecting "never ask again".
It used to only do it when I cleared my cookies / signed out... but now it's popping back up repeatedly despite staying signed in. Kinda the opposite of "never", lol.
"Build the House before you Paint it"... this basic breeding rule is frequently cited, but knowledge is not as readily available as that on color genetics.
Please share what you know! From the proper terms to breeding approaches.
On my book list is Brian Reeder's "An Introduction to Form and...
How would you go about giving a kitty a bubble bath?
Our darling Shadow has very long fur... lately it's begun to cause problems when she uses the litter box. We have to use wet wipes on her a few times a week when she manages to get something yucky stuck in her tail and bottom fur. She is...
This project was inspired by Clifford, our sweet English Orpington rooster.
I dreamed of a bird with his personality, large size, spots, and soft feathering.
They would also lay Blue jumbo eggs, have muff & beard, pea comb, slate legs, and the straight fanned tail from Ameraucana.
Colors...
It started yesterday as the first bands from hurricane Debby hit us. Most of our chickens were gallivanting in and out of the rain, they are in a fairly sheltered area... but my 8 month old pullet Black Beauty was walking around slowly with her tail in the air. It was so windy I thought her tail...
I've been working for a while on an idea for a breeding setup which would allow easy access to birds on roosts from outside the coop.
One version could have a double decker design, depending on an important question:
What's the minimum height necessary for a coop?
*With the roost above...
We want to put in a short section of gravel path on a small slope. It's a problem area that must be walked through multiple times a day to tend the chickens.
I have some questions about how to do it right, hoping some of you have experience and can clue me in?
I want to do it as cheaply as...
I thought we could have a little fun playing "guess the purebred...ness" err, "purity"?
This pullet is Pearl, bred and hatched here from known stock. Is she a pure Ameraucana? You guess!
Hone your skills, or if you don't feel like it, Pearl will accept simple flattery instead.