Posts by snoggle

I have one definite cockerel and 2 definite pullets.  The other chick, however, looks kinda in-between.  He/she has a slightly bigger comb than the two pullets, but it is still much smaller than the cockerel.  His/her...

Well, I guess I definitely won't go with Meyer based on location, since they're just a middleman anyway.  It kinda looks like no matter what, they'll have to make a cross country trip.  So I guess I'll order from Metzer's or...

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I'm looking at buying a few Runner ducklings later this summer.  I live in Ohio and had planned on ordering them from Meyer, since they are close enough that I can pick-up day-olds from the hatchery.  However, when I placed...

  Quote: Originally Posted by lisahaschickens  wow!  It sounds like people make it harder than it needs to be! From all my reading, I did it this way, and it worked beautifully: 2-3 inches...

Quote: Originally Posted by Guinea and Chicken raiser  last year, i tried to grow squash and melons, none came up, but plants got medium size... the chickens do not eat squash bugs. they stink anyways, so i...

My chicks are 5 weeks old.  I can tell which of my Welsummers are boys vs. girls, but I'm not as sure of my Barnevelders.  One of them has a significantly larger comb so I'm certain it is a cockerel.  The other 3 have...

I have 7 straight run chicks - looking like 2 cockerels and 5 pullets.  But, I got them from a breeder who pulled them out of the brooder right in front of me.  It wouldn't surprise me to hear that some of the bigger...

I'm glad you came to a compromise.  I'd try to stick to that until they are at least 6 weeks old.     Granted, chicks are naturally "born outside", but they are also naturally "raised by a mama" outside....

Quote: Originally Posted by Nigellas  I LOVE my Javas.  They are dependable layers, spunky, as well as excellent broodies/mamas.  Since you have Javas too, we'll need to keep in contact with you as...