Posts by mistymeadowchicks

Check w/ your county extension agent--they're usually a great source of info & can fill you in on any issues.  But family, neighbors, friends should be fine & appreciative regardless.

When you get a chance, you might want to check your buff closely.  I had a hawk attack my marans hen, I ran out the door, he flew off, she ran off.  That night, when she went to roost I brought her inside.  She had a large...

I have two roosters that at various stages in their lives decided to flog & spur me.  A couple friends, who have had chickens for decades, suggested a spray bottle w/ water.  If either of these roosters showed any sign of a...

#1 don't know#2 looks a lot like my welsummer chicks#3 red comet#4 BO#5 another red sex link of some sort

Quote:Originally Posted by prairiehousewife I don't like the idea of storing something covered in poo in the fridge with my fresh veggies.Ditto!  I rinse the eggs if there's anything on them.  Poo in the frig is just...

Congrats! (''   I really enjoy raising chicks, but like you, I was thrilled when the grow out coop was finished & they were out of the basement!  I've got a couple more finish details to take care of on the coop, but...

One of my EE "pullets" started the "I'm dieing of some dreaded disease" racket at about 5 weeks.  Isn't that absolutely the most horrible sound? The first time I heard it, I sat straight up in bed & the dogs...

WOW! Hope you did't find it by reaching in the box! ''   I haven't had snake problems yet, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time.  I've seen them in previous (pre-chicken) years.

I've got some baby roost bars (branch about 3" off the ground, attached to 2 x 4 blocks ) that mine were using before they were 2 weeks old.  You'll  find they like to perch on the waterer & feeder (& poop in them)...

As mentioned by other posters, feed consumption will depend on weather & situation.  My 15 hens/ 2 roos free range year round w/ access to 9.5 acres (in piedmont NC).  In the winter, they were going through a 50# bag of...