Posts by Moabite

I say go with the guy you are most attracted too.  Even if he turns out to be a loser in the end, you will never know until you get it out of your system.  People change.  Also God made things this way for a reason and he...

Some rich people only with they could buy such a nice coop.  Well done, you should be very proud.

I got a Boston Terrier and a Border Collie/pit bull mix and they have done a great job of protecting my flock.  Seems to me that bulldogs are up to the task as well.

.. By the way, eggs last for 2 months or more if you don't wash them even un-refrigerated.  Really.  If you wash them, you should refrigerate them and use them within a month or so.

It's completely normal to be a little freaked out by your hens first eggs.  But I assure your that they are delicious!  If you find it a bit queezy, try scrambling them or baking them in to some favorite recipe.  You may...

I'd choose venison over beef any day.  Thanks anyway.

Yeah, I see your point.  I guess if I want meat I could go duck hunting instead.

Oh thank you all for your responses.  Great food for thought.  I was thinking along the lines of broilers, but not being able to get eggs would put a damper on things in a hurry.  I'll have to check with our local breeder...

My kids are scared of "Satan Claws"... He always brings them socks and dorky clothes... Bwah ha ha ha...  Not really, but I do tease them about it.

I use rope lights cause the girls knocked the brooder light off the hook and Stormy, our little leghorn, got her feathers severely scorched and I nearly lost my whole coop.  I haven't ever had trouble with my girls finding their...