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  1. S

    For Sale in North Texas: Pasture-Raised Started Pullets & Cockerels

    These chickens were originally produced by—and received from—Hoover’s Hatchery! We have had no health concerns within the flock since we’ve had them. They’re intelligent, curious, and accustomed to human interaction; many are also used to being handled and will happily engage with us. They are...
  2. C

    Running design ideas by you all - 8-10 chickens

    Greetings everybody, I think this is my first post here. We're currently brooding out (4) Barred Rocks and (4) Jersey Giants. We live in Montana on about 2/3 of an acre. I have neighbors and would like to keep things presentable (working on a nice looking coop), hoping to avoid mud holes and...
  3. centrarchid

    Sheep and Goats and Transforming from Being a Novice

    I'm starting up with sheep and goats after thinking about for years. Herd is currently four Katahdin ewes (to lambs, one open, and one due to give birth in March / April) and one American Alpine due to give birth in March. The herd will be built up to 12 breeding ewes and 4 breeding does on...
  4. A

    Chicken Pasture Composition Recommendations

    Hi all, I'm fencing off four "mini pastures" in the chicken enclosure in my backyard to provide them with forage opportunities. Wanted to get some feedback on what a good seed mix would be that is both beneficial for the chickens and the soil. I'm located in Idaho so my growing season is...
  5. Ozarkhomesteader

    Building my turkey coop/run- need some tips!

    Hi there! So, soon i will be getting some Narragansett turkey poults. I have kept turkeys once before, but ended up having to sell them as we were in the city and they were spending more time running around the neighborhood than in our yard. FINALLY we have 25 acres in a rural area, and I am...
  6. AppyChick77

    Gordons Pasture Pro Plus weed and feed and chickens/guineas

    I need to deweed and fertilize my horse pastures, the pastures that my chickens and guineas free range in. In the past I have used Gordons Pasture Pro Plus with great success, but that was before I had my birds. The buttercups are going crazy here in TN. Does anyone know if this is safe for...
  7. J

    Newbie raising Coturnix Quail on grass!

    Hey everyone. I’m new to BYC but have been an avid reader for months now, fantasizing about raising some birds! I got the chance to contact a local vendor and purchased 20 Coturnix Hens for eggs( my goal at the moment). I put in A LOT of work building my quail run. It took me about a week to...
    • JessiLogs
    • Thread
    • aviary coturnix pasture quail quail aviaries run
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Quail
  8. Equine Parasite Health Care Paper

    Equine Parasite Health Care Paper

    Parasites can be a big problem for horses and horse-owners to deal with. They can decrease performance, cause illness, and in severe cases, may result in death. Thankfully, there are many great products on the market, as well as good management practices, to help control the numerous types of...
  9. R

    Creating a pasture in the AZ sun

    Hello, I am trying to create a pasture on my land for my chickens to free range. I live in southern AZ near Tucson. I was wondering has anyone ever attempted a pasture in the desert? If so, what tips, tricks, and info can you give me to make this go as smooth as possible. Thanks!
  10. szaboakos

    Gate for sheep only

    Hi! I’d like to ask your opinion, tips and advices about an interesting gate construction issue. I keep two sheep and chickens together in my backyard. Now the backyard is directly connected to the pasture. The pasture has electric fencing to keep the sheep in control and to separate the...
  11. BCChicky

    Feeding advice required please!

    Hello all, I have a flock of 12 days old Cornish Cross broilers. I have never had meat birds before and need some advice on feeding as there are so many differing opinions. The articles section on BYC says that a light should be left on during the night to encourage feeding but I am fearful...
    • BCChicky
    • Thread
    • broiler brooder chicks cornish meat birds overfeeding pasture
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Meat Birds ETC
  12. elenas farm

    Domestic Muscovy ducklings for sale. No shipping. Only pick up.

    WE HAVE DOMESTICATED MUSCOVY DUCKLINGS FOR SALE. NOT SEXED ONLY STRAIGHT RUN. NO WHITE OR BROWN DUCKLINGS FOR SALE IN THIS BATCH. THEY ARE BLACK WITH WHITE/YELLOW. HATCHED NATURALLY BY DUCKS NOT INCUBATED. They are from a few ducks but I did chose only one of the mothers to raise them...
  13. Lamia1791

    Creating a pasture from dirt

    I live in the high desert in California (Oak Hills/Hesperia area), and I would like to start raising chickens. Problem is, my property is all dirt, so there's no pasture for them. Have any of you had luck planting pasture from just dirt? Everyone who raises chickens on Youtube lives in very...
  14. elenas farm

    6,12,24,or 48 Muscovy duck hatching eggs for sale - Cairina Moschata Domestica - show quality

    On the website there are Pay Pal buttons for easy pay : https://elenasfarm.yolasite.com No hormones, no antibiotics, free range, and pasture raised. Show quality, good breeders, good mothers, and lay a lot of eggs. All are hatched and raised here by us. Drakes are : 2 black, 1 grey...
  15. WhiteOwl

    Pasturing Ducks

    I use to house my ducks in the barn and herd them to an outside run area. Now that the coop in built and their permanent run is put into place, I would like to herd them to different parts of the property to forage (I'm starting to see a ton of japanese beetles). I've been reading about keeping...
    • WhiteOwl
    • Thread
    • coop ducks free range herding pasture
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Ducks
  16. Lazy Farmer

    Human Pests. Karma is King.

    Maintaining a small Farm can be a joy. And a lot of hard work. But along with it you end up eventually fighting off and trying your best to control Pests or Predators. The Pests come in different forms of life. Some are easy to control, others are almost impossible and become a threat to your...
  17. elenas farm

    6,12,or 24 Muscovy duck fertile eggs for hatching - Cairina Moschata Domestica

    http://elenasfarm.yolasite.com No hormones, no antibiotics, free range, and pasture raised. Show quality, good breeders, good mothers, and lay a lot of eggs. All are hatched and raised here by us. Every egg you get is checked for fertility. We collect the eggs every day. Eggs not older than 2...
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