Posts by Avianman

Frostbite is extremely painful in humans, as the article suggests, but then, so would "dubbing" if you did it to a person. Likewise, if dubbing isn't painful to a chicken, it would be for the same reason that frostbite wouldn't be. I...

Pinless Peepers!! I have a flock of 30, half of which are roosters. I used to find bloody Roos all the time and breakup tiffs every day. I considered euthanasia but could get myself to do it. Bought some of these and they are like magic....

I use the pliers - snap ring - and I swear by the pinless peepers now (we call the PP's here -terrible, I know. Use it in a sentence. If you don't giggle, then seek help) I have a flock of about 30, half of which are roosters. All free...

Gonna agree...there is some bullying necessary. I had a Jersey Giant KO a serama once with one well-placed peck (she's fine now) but the confrontation has to happen- it is part of flock dynamics. That said, it doesn't mean you need to...

So, we cut their combs to prevent them from falling off. I have found no evidence that suggests that frostbite is painful, or at least more painful, than a blade, and the risk for infection is minimal. No, I wouldn't want frostbite, but...

All my chickens except my silkies go back in their coop on their own around 8:30 or so. They all free range from morning til night. I just go out and close the coop door. The silkies...well...they sit at the door to my workshop. I have...

Honestly, I really think you get what you pay for. Considering how cheap chickens are, I just don't see the reason to spend less. The backyard breeders are the best in general. I hatch 90% of the chickens on my farm by buying hatching...

If there is blood, then they are being pecked. Are they with other chickens?

My boy was out enjoying the sun today! He's my pride and joy, and at 10" tall, he's about the height of a 20 oz bottle of Pepsi!

My boy was out enjoying the sun today! He's my pride and joy, and at 10" tall, he's about the height of a 20 oz bottle of Pepsi!