Posts by Bird Lady

Hi I have a flock of BO, SLW, GLW and two banty cochins. My question is that the banties get broody and last for quite a long time. Is there any little trick or advice to help them want to return to the "normal" everyday routine of...

Can chainsaw shavings be used from Redwood and other trees?????? I have a bunch from cutting up firewood I currently use shavings designed for horse stalls, but not sure on other types thank you for any input, I have an asst...

Hello, I have a crazy BO chicken Frita that snicks in the dog food bowl! Does anyone know if dog food is harmful, its a chicken and rice varitey from costco.  She doesn't eat that much but she is sneaky!!! The dog doesn't seem...

I just roasted a pumpkin for baking/soups, I know my chickens can eat the flesh, seeds but is it ok for them to eat the shell? Its soft from baking. Don't like waste    :)       They free...

Thanks, I was kinda going that direction, but wanted comformation  :)      I am adding on to run and coop so there will be some more room.   Just love my chickens!

HELP!  I have 4 BO that are 12 weeks and a BR, 2 Cochins that are 8 wks, and finally 4 GLW<SLW (2 each). The BOs have been in outside coop/run since they were 6wks, the others are still in house waiting to go out. I have let...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kait27  I'm new to this and trying to be as prepared as possible when the chicks arrive. I have a few questions about treats for baby chicks. I'm going to be tempted to spoil them right...

Quote: Originally Posted by chiqita  bird lady, where are you in nor cal? we are in San Jose and have a hatch due monday we could spare a few if your BR needs friends. I hate having solitary chicks, they pine...

I tried some "green" soap type stuff, found three nests of them. I hope it works. I was thinking torch or cut and burn. Those darn things are GROSS! On a brighter note, my buffs are spending their first night out in the coop, they...

Does anyone know if these nasty tent catipillers ( army worms ) are a hazard to chickens? Or how I can safely rid of them, They are in tree that overhangs their run.  I know they can be poisonous to horses. Thanks