Posts by Strange_Screams

Definatly makes me feel better though,  I came home once to my last batch of week old chicks, their food was everywhere and there was some bedding in their waterer, and I roled my eyes and was like OMG they are so much work, and...

Your roosts are way to small, they need to be the width of a 2x4, round is ok, but think of a large tree branch near the base of the tree, that's where they like to sit if they pick there own spot, and all the roosts should be at the...

I've eaten 8 day old eggs from the coop before, in mild weather, say, 75 to 85 degree weather here in Texas,  the yolks were runnier then usual and they did have a stronger egg flavor, and 5 day old eggs out of the coop in 90 plus...

SHe wants the duck  as a pet, apparently its a trend right now. *shrug*  I'm hoping for a girl duck for the eggs, she wants the shinny green feathers so is hoping for a boy,  but I didnt think about him trying to mount...

Before they are all feathered out, start taking them on walks outside, or in a playpen or whatever, as many times a day as you can.  Chickens adapt to there environment, so you basicly need to get them used to it.  15 min and...

Keep trying and adjust your settings.  I hope someone else has some more advice.

Come on BYC, do I not even get a bump or an someone asking for pics? anything?

Soak its bum in warm water.

Ive had six hens for almost two years and they are doing smashingly, one of which I got at 4 weeks old and raised in the house.    My neighbor works with me and loves my chickens and eggs.  Some of our coworkers got...

I'm in Texas, last year was our coldest year ever and the only reason I needed a heat lamp was to keep the water defrosted.  She is one of my best layers, I need her around, but as usual I don't mind a couple more babies. *grin*