Posts by coffeekittie

Also, consider putting them out of their misery if some don't appear to be healing, or stay in pain.  You wouldn't be a monster for that.   Neosporin without the pain reliever is a good thing to consider for the...

One thing to consider is your fence height.  Chickens and even heritage breeds of turkeys can fly very well, and you might be spending a lot of time chasing critters.  6 ft plus something to deter flying out/predators flying...

Quote: Originally Posted by LittleBits  What is the Apple Cider Vinegar for? What does it do to galvanized metal?   I did find a cheap plastic pan, but I think it should be a bit bigger. Was in a...

Quote: Originally Posted by mertel  Hi all!   I am super new-first 6 chicks are about 2wks old (ish) I'm in Kirkland and I'm looking forward to learning all sorts of new...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sudsy Chick  Here is Blueberry with some of her babies!   By this afternoon, two of the bantam EEs had come out.   This adorable d'Uccle popped her...

Quote: Originally Posted by Totalcolour  You won't see any tail curls on Muscovies - they don't have any! The caruncles will develop more on males, and they will soon start to outgrow the females. By adulthood they...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sudsy Chick  We have a chick! Or, at least one I should say, since I only saw one blue shell and heard peeping. I am sitting on my hands as to not disturb Miss Blueberry. I brought her...

Quote: Originally Posted by Miss Lydia  or while running. LOL, that would be best, yes.

Quote: Originally Posted by LittleBits  Good idea plus nice and cheap. This looks simple enough that even I could make it!  I really need something other than a gallon-size ice- cream pail!  I fill it or...

Quote: Originally Posted by SplendidsChicke  I have an unrealistic goal of our dogs not thinking the chickens are food. I have hope though because both dogs were formerly "city dogs" and don't always understand that...