Posts by Linn Bee

Yea, Whitewater! Now, what's wrong with Janesville and Beloit. Rumor has it that both are considering a chicken ordinance.   AND. . . how are you enjoying this firs snowfall? Looks like the wind is picking up and the snlw is...

Quote: Originally Posted by sourland  8)  Make it big!  You will want more and more chickens.     and enjoy your birds. Welcome to the BYC gang.   I just want to say ditto to...

Last year I bought chicks of just two breeds - Australorp and Light Brahmas. This year I ordered more of a variety. I now have 9 chickens and each is a different breed except for Nesco who is a cross hatched this May from my Lt. Brahma...

Some things like autism, separation anxiety, or other disorders may not be easily identified by watching behavior for a short time. I would rather err on the side of caution, count my blessings, and go about my business with a...

Howdy! So glad you've found this site. It the best place for answers, questions, tips, help, friendship, and all things fowl.   Welcome to BYC!   Love, Smart Red

Precious ChickenFan, there are so many possible reasons for your mother's behavior and for your reaction and feelings toward that behavior. To list even a small part of them would take a long time. Seeking another trusted adult (such...

Do look around. My past Vet offered something for my (then) dog when she experienced atrophied muscles in her right front leg. Not diysplasia, of course, but these supplements - he called them digestive enzymes - made a huge and speedy...

Quote: Originally Posted by mazojoe does anyone have a lab that they use as a bird dog and it is around thier chickens?  I am trying to convince my family we should have a lab!  I only have to make a small deal with...

That seems as straight and logical as possible. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by Den in Penn  The acidic ACV will eat the metal in the Galvanized waterer.  This time of year a good cleaning should be enough. Sorry, that is correct.   I don't use...