Posts by scratch'n'peck

Does your flock have a rooster?  He could be grabbing the feathers at the back of her head when he is mating her.   Or the hens could be pecking and once they see red skin, become even more motivated to peck.  A lot...

It's wonderful that your chickens got the chance to live outside of little cages and are leading happy lives.

I'm sorry about your dear Clover.     It may be too late, but some chicken keepers get a necropsy after a mysterious death.  Many states offer them for no or low cost.  Here is a link with info:...

What a pretty flock.  I hope your family continues to enjoy them.   I'm not too sure about the runt.  Make sure the other chicks are not preventing her from eating.  She may never be as big as the others, but I...

Cute.  Broodies make such funny sounds.  

What a sweet looking flock.

Funny!  I'm glad your lab was only after the Beanie Baby.  That reminded me of a video I saw on this site last year.  Dogs are not the only ones who like to play with Beanie Babies:...

Quote: Originally Posted by theoldchick    WHAT!!! She is bringing treats to the horse first?!?!  Come on, girls, whine and squawk louder.  She has to think that we are starving. 

Quote: Originally Posted by JasoninMN  The duck poop is not poisonous but it can cause botulism and blue green algae in stagnant ponds which will kill a dog.   I think because you have a way to avoid...

That sounds great.  It is hard for me to imagine what is poisonous in duck poop exactly.   I wonder if that person was talking about something like samonella?