Posts by M3Farms

I have some nice heritage Ameracauna bantams (with pretty round faces and whiskers) that lay blue eggs (4 black hens and one platinum roo plus some straight run chicks).   I am in Madison county (North of Asheville)

I'll bid $60

I'll bid $55.

does anyone plan on bringing a Splash or Blue Ameracauna pullet/hen?  I just acquired a wonder roo who needs a couple of companions.

Quote: Originally Posted by Moores6  Finished the coop last night, the chickens spent their first night there last night. Before the coop was done they spent their days in a temp. run.   here...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hollowoakfarm  Free-ranging does involve risk, but I've lost few birds...except for one winter when a migratory red-tail moved in for the smorgasbord.  That's when we figured out...

I tried your suggestions for feeding treats to my roo.  First I stood at the door and tossed the meal worms in the direction of the hens.  They got the idea and soon were standing on my toes to get the treats.  The roo...

Thanks for the great advice! I will have to get some treats immediately!

Quote: Originally Posted by MA Mama  We do spend alot of time near the brooder, and my kids even watch TV with the chicks. In my house chicks are more like kittens than chickens! Even on the couch when the other chicks...

I purchased my Dom's as eggs from Alabama last summer.  I wanted a heritage, dual purpose, brown egg laying breed.  Dom's seemed perfect.  Everyone around here loves Dom roos.  My neighbor's Dom roo died...