Posts by dedicateddourly

I'm having the same problem.  I'm using nesting buckets, and the inside of the larger bucket and the outside of the inner bucket developed mold.  I trashed it and will start over.  I'm thinking I will need to change...

Quote:Originally Posted by dfdesigns I am so depressed...I  found my beautiful Blue Isbar rooster Fowler dead this morning. There wasn't a single mark on him; it looks like he just laid down and went to sleep. He was just...

I will look for that. Thanks.

Quote:Originally Posted by MissusC I am trying to do a search (and failing) but is anyone in the area part of an Azure Standard drop off? Looking to get bulk organic whole grains, for milling into flours. My crazy survivalist hubs...

Thanks, math ace.  I'm feeling the same way.  2 of the chicks are off to a rocky start anyway, and are a bit fragile.  One has a lame leg and the other had his back pecked open when he was 2 days old.  They're doing...

So I just treated my adults with 1/2 cc Valbazen because I saw worms in the poop of one of them.  Roundworms, I think.  Anyway, I have babies out there who are a week old, and they're with mama who was also treated. ...

Quote:Originally Posted by Aumlet I like to support organic farming methods, because at minimum its better for the environment. And I understand organic methods may result in more insect impact .... but there's impact, and then...

Quote:Originally Posted by Knock Kneed Hen I like to browse Etsy and see what kind of cute chicken stuff comes up. I have to say, this is the first time I've seen one of these for sale: **BEWARE, NOT FOR THE...

I am trying to find a home for my 6 month old Lavender Ameraucana cockerel. He's beautiful, but he does have a single comb. He isnt aggressive, but neither is he friendly. He's more afraid of people if anything. He looks like he'll be...

Quote:Originally Posted by Knock Kneed Hen I had my first casualty of the heat...my lovely LF black Naked Neck pullet. She had just started to lay. I was really surprised....I checked on the birds and they all seemed to be dealing...