Posts by Lbrad7

Don't give up on Oak...it produces a wonderful flavor so long as it is dried properly and you have your smoke right. If you are getting a thick white smoke you need to increase the air flow. (watch your temp when you do...

It is completely normal and I think genetic for some birds. Store bought eggs are candled and the eggs with spots are discarded. In your back yard birds, you are going to find them from time to time but it's nothing to be concerned...

So long as the floor stays dry, I would always go with dirt. Chickens love to scratch around in it and take dust baths.   I guess it all depends on how big of a coop you are building. Mine is currently 20x40 feet that I close...

I agree...I was kind of shocked to see this post. As far as brown egg layers go RIRs are at the very top of the list! I have raised them for nearly 40 years and I wouldnt have a back yard flock without...

Looks like a hatchery quality Brown Leghorn to me...earlobe should be more white but I believe that is what she is. If she lays white eggs...you have your answer.

Quote: Originally Posted by Attila the Hen  I have a possum that came up on the upper deck to eat cat food. I immediately brought it in, but it has been back to look for more. The dogs have treed it 2-3 times so...

Quote: Originally Posted by chigger bait  I've got a solar fencer that I hope will do the job.   With all the varmints I have in my area, I will not be able to keep chickens with out an electric...

CMV...I have been away from the forum for awhile...I don't recall you looking so..aahhh  frazzled. Are you having predator problems? 

Looks like a coon to me.  

They great thing about chickens is that they will always figure it out. It may not make sense to us but it does to them.