Posts by grandma chicken

Thanks for the words of encouragement.So no sedation should be needed? We also have 5 hens and I dont think they would handle the trip so we may have to find them a good home here :(

Help!! We are moving in a few months and I am looking for the best way to take our 2 grown male ducks with us.Has anyone ever sedated a duck before for travel? The trip is about 8 hours and we intend to crate them but am worried about...

Thanks for that advice.I have read that and had planned on keeping the chickens secure and supervised. We do have female muscovys come and go in the yard but none have stayed and our boys do not follow them when they leave.They are...

thanks for that great advice...

FULL SIZE now and gorgeous ..Drake,Kenny & Doug.

our three little boys....not so little anymore. we rescued them as couple week old babies and now they are as big as our 4 yr.old grandaughter..so friendly and loveable. hope they get along with the in coming chickens. Drake, Kenny &...

I am preparing for my first baby chicks on March 10th and am confused about the best type of litter to use in the brooder box. Also when they graduate to their pen in a couple monthe what is the best bedding to use for comfort,saftey and...

Thank you for that great welcome! I have been reading books on the subject and I plan to also educate myself on this site. But to hear tried and true advice from people living it is always a great source. I am not sure if it is better to...

Good morning..I am brand new to this forum and am excited to see all the info. My grandchildren talked me into trying our hand at chickens after we successfully saved and raised 3 muscovy ducklings and have had a flock of mallards adopt...