Posts by chrisc2865

NO WASHING HERE!

I never wash my eggs.  I never even heard of washing eggs.  I thought it would ruin the egg if you washed it.

Very cute Handicap facilities!

I think you are right Mis Lydia about the others thinking of her as the "weak link".  She may never be able to go back out with them.  I'm in the process now of ordering a chicken diaper so she can walk around the...

Quote:Originally Posted by KimberlyJ Getting the flock to accept her could be a challenge.   One way to do it is to put the crate with her in it, into the coop if possible.   That way her old flock can see her,...

Well, since I last wrote about "Reba", she had all but completely healed (from the neighbor's dog attach), but still limps badly.  It's been almost 3 months.  I think it is more nerve damage than actual pain. ...

Sometimes it's better not to ask!

I have a collie/shepard mix and a Jack Russell.  Both are good around the chickens.  Both "had the talk" when I brought the chickens home.  I think any dog will be okay with proper training.  ONce they...

Earlier in the year I was getting anywhere from 3-6 eggs a day.  Now lucky to get 1, sometimes zero!  I have seven hens?

I'm sorry to hear about your ducky.  Reba (my chicken) has made progress, but is not really walking.  It is still appears painful to put her weight one on of her legs.  This morning, I put a splint on that leg.  She...