Posts by hencackle

I keep chickens for all the reasons listed except for showing/exhibition.  Just haven't gotten to that point, but rather my goal is to concentrate on preserving a few heritage breeds for their sustainability qualities that make...

Hi from northeast TN!    I hope you do add some Wyandottes to your flock, but then, I'm partial to the breed.  Happy Chickening!!!

There are several black walnut trees in my current back yard which provide great shade for my chickens.  The only problem I've had was when a nut fell on top of the "forehead" of one of my girls.  She died a few days...

Try mixing it into yogurt, kefir, or buttermilk--something you know they like.  Then, stir the mixture into the feed/treat bowls.   

I'm enjoying this story so much, please keep writing.     <----- it should say, "Good thread!"   Hope that Prince Lucky heals completely and regains his youthful swagger.

Whenever I use it, I mix it into some homemade kefir and pour that over a bowl of feed and give it a quick stir.

Scrubbing bubbles or Dawn Dishwashing Liquid.  I have a cultured marble tub and it's best to not use anything abrasive.  Do you have any of those microfiber cloths?  Spray on the foam, let sit a couple of minutes before...

Quote: I've recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue syndrome. Is there anyone here that suffers from this and is using the Kefer to help relieve symptoms? I would try anything if I thought it would...

It couldn't hurt to give your dog the homeopathic remedy, Thuja Occidentalis, after every vaccination.  The breeder/veterinarian that I got my dog from recommends using Thuja to prevent...

There is a breeder in Tennessee listed on HPBAA's website: http://www.hpbaa.com/List_of_Breeders.html Scroll down to "Old Rockytop Farm".  I don't know anything about them, but I remember the name when I was browsing the list.