Posts by phieaglefan

Despite the risk of loss, I do let my chickens out in the morning before I leave for work, and put them up in the evening.  I have not lost a chicken to a predator during daylight hours.  I did lose several Guineas because...

I am so sorry for your loss.  I hate to be indelicate, but I would like to ask a question as we recently spotted a bobcat on our property and I too, free range my flock.  What time of day did this happen?  I guess I was...

Thanks for the additional information.  We are in the process of adding plywood to portions of their pen to block the north wind, and we will widen their roost to cover the toes issue.  The coldest I ever remember seeing here...

Many thanks!   I have just one follow up question.  Because the Spalding is a cross including Java, should I be worried about heat for this bird.  Currently their pen sits under a barn overhang and is protected from...

Thanks Zazouse,   I appreciate the input!  So, I don't have to worry about either of them being a Java?    I know my photos are horrible.  If I had a better photo of the top one, do you think you'd be...

Hello all,   A dear friend incubated and raised four Peafowl for me and gave them to me at the age of about 3 months.  That was about 2 months ago.  I have no idea if they are males or females, and also what type....

This is so helpful!  I found a broken egg the other day, and of all places, it was just below a perch.   Hmm.  I only have two layers and both are older, and usually lay in the same place.  I also have several RIRs...

Congrats!   We had some Guineas prior to having chickens.  When we got the chickens, I was amazed at how 'domesticated' they were, compared to the chickens.  The Guineas I'd have to chase around for 45 minutes at...

Thanks for your replies. I still can't believe it but when I went out to feed this morning, he was standing in the horse pasture. He seems fine, possibly a few tail feathers missing. But maybe I imagined that. Anyway I'm thrilled...

Yesterday I came home to find my rooster Jacques missing.  The odd thing is, there were 10 chickens and a Guinea free ranging yesterday as always, and the big rooster is the only one that's missing.  7 of the birds are...