Posts by bobbi-j

So many of the "my rooster attacked me" posts come from people who hand-raise and treat their roosters as pets. So, for advice, I would say treat your rooster like a chicken and not a dog. Most roosters instinctively know that their...

Not everyone can just up and replace or add a dog to the family. If another dog is not an option, you could put a strand of electric fence around the top of your picket fence. I think it could be done and not detract from the street...

Quote: Originally Posted by chicknmania  That's good that you have someone who will do it for you, and that you care for them and make sure that they do not suffer.  I've heard that chickens are not very...

Sorry to hear that they didn't all hatch.... It is frustrating when it gets so close! If mine didn't die when the hen ended up off the nest, they should start hatching on Monday or thereabouts. I'm going to give them till Friday and...

If they're chirping in the egg, I wouldn't mess with them, but I am more of a hands-off, let Nature take its course kind of person. I feel that if they're that close to hatching, the best thing is to leave them be. I wouldn't want to...

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Just let her set until she comes off the nest on her own. She will know when it's time. Chickens have been hatching eggs for thousands of years without our help. It's hard, I know. What are you hoping to accomplish by candling the eggs?...

Yes it is. Sometimes there are barn cats you can't get even get close to. It was a long time ago, and I don't remember if the dog was vaccinated or not, but they also had sheep and cattle. But the CDC said that all the animals had to...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dustin Clays  Thanks for the answers!   Yes, Franken-chicken as in frankenstein! (made with different parts- in my case made with different breeds orpington/polish mix)....

You need to work with your dog to teach her to leave your chicks alone. Labs can be trained. This is a picture of Dakota checking out last year's new arrivals. He is 10 years old, was trained as a pup (starting when we got him at 7...