Posts by Mrshollywood

This question is related to all breeds of chickens but I follow this thread and everyone is so knowledgable so I thought I would ask here first.... Does anyone with Columbian colored chickens have more problems with mites in that color...

What is the typical size of egg from Lg. Cochins? I recently acquired two hens and they both lay smaller round eggs..... I have only ever owned the bantam Cochins but these eggs are not much bigger than theirs?

Hopefully a quick question for someone that doesn't completely understand genetics: Why are we using a mottled Cochin in the Mille project when they are known for molting and getting more and more white each year? I know its for the...

Quote:Originally Posted by Mrshollywood OK I took a couple pictures tonight, and taking them of moving chicks wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be LOL! Oldest Mille Pair Here they are at 5 months..... Lots to work on in...

Quote:Originally Posted by Beekissed  That packed down, bare earth cannot breath, it cannot absorb water well and filter impurities out and it usually has no beneficial bug or worm life in it.  That kind of ground is where only bad...

Quote:Originally Posted by Fancy Feathers & congrats on your new arrivals Karen! I actually shut my incubator OFF today (I know, I said I wasn't ever going to...) Actually I need to clean it.   I'm in the process of winterizing my...

Quote:Originally Posted by Chicken Rustler I think we may know a relative of one.  Yeah I was hoping someone would know who they were... If you can ask them I would so appreciate it! They can also contact me thru BYC if that is...

Hi everyone, I have a couple questions after I visited the state fair in puyallup this year.... I saw a couple chickens that I wish I could have stuffed in my purse, left a check and took home with me Does anyone know the following...

Wow those are so pretty!! Seeing all the gorgeous colors makes me wish I had a job just to support buying one of every color! They are by far the sweetest chickens I own and if only they loved to be hugged more

Quote:Quote:Originally Posted by hinkjc As with all good things, it takes time.    We're working on it along with several other projects, is all I can really share right now.  Thanks for checking in. Any updates? Or was this project...