Posts by mkcolls

We originally got chickens for eggs, meat, and bug control. It was a pleasant surprise to find that their entertainment antics were a huge bonus. That is one of our "other" reason for keeping chickens.   When we are out with...

from a fellow Buckeye! We got our first chicks the year I turned 60, way past mid life, no excuses. LOL Enjoy!

aoxa, we were so sorry to hear about your barn fire and the loss of your precious, beautiful animals. I have spent a couple of hours reading your posts and the updates since the 11th. Thank you for sharing your difficult news with...

We're in NW Ohio and in the single digits this week. Egg production is all over the place. Thurs - 28; Fri - 19; Sat - 31; Sun -30; Mon - 11; today - 28. One egg was frozen and cracked today.   Our SF roo rarely leaves the...

Check out the pictures on this site. One name given to "eggs" like this is lash.   WARNING: GRAPHIC PICTURES ON THESE...

I'm sorry that you had a bad experience with your Easter Eggers. We were so excited to get them that we spent more time with them as young chicks and their personalities are what make them attractive to us as adult birds. Our only...

Don't know what your coop is like or size or if chooks free range so none of this may apply - she may just be a slow starter.   Our EEs are the most creative hens we have. They have found the most out of the way places to lay...

We have found our turkeys to be our favorite feathered friends. Our oldest male is a great guard bird, coming to the back door with constant gobbling when we are needed. He is protective of the other birds and of us.  Enjoy your...

from NW Ohio!

Quote: Originally Posted by kathyinmo  Or, get an emu to watch over them!     (Actually, he is lowest in the pecking order.)       That is one amazing bird....