I'm building an aviary for some wild duck species. I've done lots of research and will probably get some mandarins and ringed teal. Not sure about other duck species. I need ones that aren't too loud as I have neighbours right next door. Mainly dabbling ducks I'm looking at but may consider...
Total newbie here so please bare with me.
My property is 8 acres with a few relatively close neighbors. I have a decent size pond (maybe a 1/4 acre) that has a spring fed stream bringing in fresh water most of the year. The pond occasionally attracts wild ducks but they usually leave by early...
Hello everyone! So, are you looking into buying yourself your first chooks? Or are you just wanting to try some different breeds? Well today we will discuss…
• Should I hatch my eggs?
• Are chicks the best to start?
•Hybrids or heritage, which ones are worth it?
•Please note• Most if not...
So, I think I know who is laying the speckled eggs, but online searches are making me question myself.
I know it’s not my Silver Leghorn - hers are white.
I know it’s not my Ancona - hers are white.
I know it’s not my Blue Ameracaunas - theirs are blue/green.
I don’t think it’s my Golden...
Hi! I am looking for black mottled Brahmas. I am having no luck finding anyone near me that sell them. What breeds are mixed to get the mottled Brahma?
Sadly, Pit Bulls often get a bad wrap for being "vicious" and "aggressive" but after owning 3 myself and spending time around many, I am determined to help educate people about this wonderful breed. Please take the time to read this article to educate yourself and others about what Pit Bulls are...
Below are some photos of my current flock of 6. We just lost our RIR and are hoping to add 2 new hens to the flock in the fall or spring. I love having a variety of colors in my flock, while still keeping my other wants/needs in mind (non-broody, cold hardy, non-production layer if possible)...
Hi!
We was given a mystery chick with our 4h market chickens. Once they went to fair we got our new friend some other friends so he wouldn't be lonely.
Not new to chicken world but haven't had any in awhile.
Would love help with identifying type of breeds of our chickens, gender thoughts...
So I have this pretty baby… I do know she’s an Olive Egger, but what two breeds do you think she is mixed with?
She does have feathered legs/feet. Slate colored legs. Dark gray feathers except around neck. And it looks like probably a pea comb. She is about 8-9 weeks old.
TIA!
I've been getting into raising rarer breeds of chickens/poultry, so I'm looking for breeding pen/coop ideas. I have lots of groups/pairs I would like to keep separate so I was wondering if anyone had any info/ideas to help me out. I found a few double decker cage ideas online, which seem very...
Alright guys I need your expertise. I was told what breed these guys are but I am second guessing it. I am not sure the breeder sold us what they said they would. I will not tell you yet in an effort not to sway your opinion. But I will give you two hints,
1. They are *supposedly* pure bred.
2...
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I am looking to create a mixed poultry flock (for eggs, meat, and fat) for a (future) homestead, and I wanted to get first-hand experience and/or research tips from y'all on species and breeds...
I am planning on having a variety of different poultry/fowl and I want to work up from the simplest to the more complicated species. At the moment I only have chickens. I want to go one species at a time and get those established and feel like I have a grip on their care and then start with...
hi everyone. Just a quick question. I got a showgirl roo off of Facebook. And I was immediately attracted to him because instead of having black skin he had pink skin which made him look beautiful I'm not a fan of the black skin so girl chickens I just think they look ewe. But anyways, I'm...
I've got 5 new mystery chicks, when I went to the little store I bought them from the lady said that they were "bantams"- tbh i own a bantam and dont remember her being quite this big as a chick lol, plus this lady was clearly a friend looking over the store temporarily. They all have lil tail...
Chickens are some of the most versatile and beloved domesticated animals, serving as sources of food, companionship, and even pest control in many parts of the world. With a wide variety of breeds available, each possessing unique characteristics and traits, choosing the right type of chicken...