Posts by mandomama

My hens acting the same way...weird. I cant see any symptoms. But she just seems spaced out. the others are picking on her a bit, seems like they're trying to get her moving. maybe worms, but shes pretty young. 2 months laying, she's...

We are in the Willamette Valley so we usually dont get much snow...so we used bird netting on top. Its light weight. I wonder though if shiny ribbons strung across would work too.

Mine do that too. Kinda comforting sounding I think.

I agree about animal control. How about some rock salt in a shot gun for the Beagles. Just stand watch and pop them a couple of times. Won't kill them. But will sting. Then tell the owners if they come on you property you'll start using...

I understand the sentiment about the dog. But be careful. There was just a story in our area about a chicken owner that killed a dog who attacked his chickens and now is getting prosecuted for killing the dog. We need some laws that make...

We've had cold rain here and they seem to love it! They are 10 weeks old and seem to "take showers" in the rain, and them come in the coop to warm up. Funny!

my 10 week olds came from Privett. They have been problem free and are happy and healthy.

Sounds like you just needed to vent! Thank heaven for BYC!

One thing about Mom's is that you can never change them. They may change on their own, but no matter how hard we want them to be as we need them to be, they never will be...sigh...I've learned this over the years and keep having to be...

My 9 week old chicks go in the coop at night as soon as the sun sets but not before. I was in changing water about 8 and hoping the girls would stay in, but the kept a sentry outside, chirping loudly. First sentry was Twink, then she...