Posts by harriedhomemaker

Quote: Originally Posted by KPenley  Such sweet babies! You probably won't see too much difference in the boys until the 5 week mark and then the biggest differences will appear around 5-6 months.   Good...

Quote: Originally Posted by ChristineR    You can't sex Anconas by color.  They have to be vent sexed or wait to see when they get older.   Yup, that is certainly true if you are buying...

  Rosie Cotton at 2 weeks old. I love her pouf!     Faramir at 2 weeks. This cockerel was the darker of my two chicks, but I can't tell much difference between them at this point.

Quote: Originally Posted by dretd      For all of the folks on this side, remember there are regulations for importing animals and animal products. An importation permit must be obtained ($150) and...

Quote: Originally Posted by dretd  Good advice.   My admonition to my son when we were getting rid of the prairie dog that had taken up in our pasture was "be sure your blow is swift and hard--you...

Quote: Originally Posted by KPenley  I might just go halfsies with you   I'd strongly consider it, too.

Quote: Originally Posted by lonnyandrinda  Old timers either wring their necks or snip them with scissors.  I can't bring myself to do that.  I make a kill chamber using an ice cream bucket, a glass that...

Quote: Originally Posted by lonnyandrinda  So I just cleaned out the incubator from Sundays hatch.  Ready for the numbers? 1 female, NINE males, a female that pipped and died and a male that failed to pip. ...

My CLs are nearly 2 weeks old. They are very healthy and are feathering in nicely, but they are also the most boring chicks I've ever brooded. Most chicks keep me laughing with their antics and zany behavior. These guys? Not so much....

I received my order of Cream Legbars from Green Fire Farms this week. These chicks are SO sweet and much more calm and friendly than other breeds I have raised. Here are a few pictures. If you follow the Cream Legbar Club on...