Posts by Pyxis

Well, I've got my first broody this year! A buff orp. This will be her first time, so we'll see how she does. I've ordered some salmon faverolles eggs for her to have if she's serious, since I love the breed and it'll be very easy for me...

I go out to close up the birds for the night and the barred rocks are in my coop. One of them is getting named Houdini if they stay around. Sigh I guess everybody's getting treated for scaly leg mites. I'm beginning to think I know how...

Well, I've been having panic attacks since this morning when I walked out and saw one of the barred rock hens kickboxing with another of my girls. Yep, they somehow got out of the run and, even though my neighbor has a flock that's...

Quote:Originally Posted by msgenie516 Hi Everyone! I'm in the Smithtown (Suffolk County) area of Long Island, New York and was wondering if there is anyone near me?  Thanks!    Genie Welcome! I'm nowhere near you, but I'm sure...

Just thought I'd share a quick photo of my assistant who volunteered to test the coop I'm building. You know, between chewing on my hair and begging to be picked up.

Are we still doing photo Friday? If not, too bad, I'm posting anyway Taking a break from coop building at the moment because my darn drill died, but I wanted to show you guys my lovely assistant who volunteered to help test it.

Quote:Originally Posted by Child of Noah I would love to learn to vent sex... some day.  A little advanced for me now. THANK YOU for directing me to that thread.  I made a new water-thing  So far they do seem to be drinking and...

Quote:Originally Posted by Cass Now THAT is a skill I would like to learn.  If I could vent sex the hatchlings I am going to acquire soon, I could keep the roos for the freezer and sell the girls. Vent sexing ducklings is super...

Quote:Originally Posted by Child of Noah  I love the five but they are MESSY!!!!!  These ducklings are ten times messier than the chicks were!  When I took away the three Pekins I tried to leave myself an... assortment.  I went by...

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