Posts by tadpole98

I got some duck eggs from somebody this weekend. The thing is they have been washed and refridgerated (meant for eating) . I know they have a drake So i was going to try to hatch some. I know people hatch eggs from trader joes which have...

i know chickens have double yokers. yes, this would mean twins. Two yolks= two embryos. usually you would want to watch them as they hatch. normally they do need help since they cant maneuver as well to zip. 

There are one of these for chickens already..   Anyways, I have 7 weeks left till they should lay!

Quote: Originally Posted by DairyGoatz  Quote: Originally Posted by tadpole98  We have tons of brambles and they dont seem to get scratched.. Also, Nubians used to be a meat breed. Now they are...

oh my gosh those poor chicks!!  I would have been terrified to be them!!

Quote: Originally Posted by DairyGoatz  Goats are your best bet, cattle are not really browsers their more of grazers... You'd probably do well with Nubians, as their dual purpose meat and milk, and they have long legs to...

For goats? Isn't the famancha where you check the eyelids?

Goats, definitely! just remember they require monthly hoof trimming, a very good fence, and if you are dedicated a trimming once a year. They are one of the best animals though, remember to do your research!   with ten acres...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sjisty  Our newest predator - yup, that's our driveway it is leaving.  No missing chickens, yet.   HOLY COW!!!!!! 

Might say man since we do kill alot, but we eat roughly 70% of what we kill. Weasels eat nothin'!