Posts by kristen2678

Quote: Originally Posted by FOGELLY  To bad there is not something like the Nite Guard to repel snakes. Saturday our beloved German Shorthair received his fifth bite in as many years. Bitten by a Copperhead on his neck....

Wondering if anyone has tried the NH's from GSF. Considering a batch which will free range. I'm interested to hear from anyone who has tried them, and what the result was at 13-16 weeks. Thanks.

Crossing with a rock is a nice idea. Could give them better egg production too. 

We have been considering meat birds for a few years now. I think I like the Cornish. We are looking for a bird with minimal comb for the Maine winters, a good/great forager, something we can process in the 12/13 week range (or less),...

I have a 10 month old Dewlap Toulouse. She seems to be losing wing feathers rather rapidly. The gander seems fine. Is she moulting early? I didn't expect this until summer. 

Thanks. This has been really helpful. 

It was poultry and garden dust - Pytherin. 

Hi All,    I found a mite infestation about 2 weeks ago. I cleaned everything and dusted the coop and birds. I repeated the procedure 10 days later. I'm going to continue to toss eggs for another 10 days (which is killing...

I have had the best luck with Blue Seal brand food. Starter, grower, egg maker/layer. Dumor I like the least. They poop twice as much on Dumor as they do on Blue Seal. Not that any of it smells good, but there is a much stronger odor...

I have Penciled Runners. Holderreads stock. Nice, tall, lean, healthy birds. $30 per dozen (+) including postage.  PM if you are interested. Thanks.