Posts by Tom Sturdivant

Thanks for the reply. Sorry, I don't have any pics available right now. There are bantam marans; the cuckoo is the most prevalent. They're not too widespread but there are two types, clean-legged and feather legged. Do a search...

I have five bantam marans chicks ~ 3 months old; One was obviously a rooster very early on-light color and a huge comb and wattles. The other four remained similar looking except two are darker than the other...

I have a Barred Rock hen that has suprised me with a few smart things.  She never liked the chicken nipple waterer; she prefers to dip her water. So while I had a concrete block under it to help a smaller bird reach it she...

I would rule out bamboo. I planted it and it went so far into my neighbors zoysa grass yard that i've had to go over to cut it.  Just cut all of mine and poisened it.

They have a very differenet crow. Mine would extend it for competitive reasons.

Not molting...

I have an adopted Langshan 1.5 year old hen.  I've had her for two weeks.  She's in with two others and they're getting along well after about about four days of hazing by a resident hen.  She's eating well, active and...

Will you be going to the poultry show in Newport, TN on May 5? If so I would like to preperder a coulpe of BCM chicks.

I would like to get stud service for my Barred Rock hen with a Hamps (prefered) or a RIR to take the first step towards a Hamps/Bar (or RIR/Bar).   I live in Clinton, TN   Is there anyone close that can help make this...

Does anyone out therer have experience with Bieleflders or know of a breeder in the U.S.? My chicken encyclopedia makes this out to be a great breed in every aspect.