Posts by dainerra

we really don't have a local craigslist anyway.  The closest area is actually about 3 hours away.   

Jake went to a new home with a co-worker.    He is an indoor dog and has his very own 4yr old boy to play with.   I posted flyers.  Radio spot.  Facebook pet groups for the area.   Ad in...

1000% positive they are roosters.    Even if they weren't they are Japanese Bantams, not EEs.    We were getting the pink egg before we owned them.

I've had EE's before who laid pink eggs.  However, they can't change what color of eggs they lay.  The pink egg is a full-sized egg. 

as for the chickens, they will calm down once they get used to the new dog and learn that he isn't a threat to them.

You already know that he is excited with the chicks.   Find the closest distance that the dog first notices the birds in the brooder.  This might be in another room if he is one to constantly glance at the...

I've had chickens my entire life and this one has me stumped.    I have 5 EE hens and 2 Japanese Bantam roosters.     Almost every day I get 5 blue/green eggs.   HOWEVER, about every 8-10...

kennel cough is pretty common.      Usually it's about equal to the common cold in humans.    Keep an eye on him, make sure to finish all of his meds and he should recover just fine.

the problem is, a lot of people claim to be reputable and do testing and they charge a LOT of money but it is only lip service.  They don't actually do the tests and can't provide results if you ask to see it in writing and then...

vet vet vet   only an x-ray can tell for sure if it is broken.   the biggest danger is shock, which a vet can also help prevent.    I hope that she is ok....