Posts by ozark_chickies

My flock got to freerange on grass that is GREEN and growing after a hot dry summer of brown dead grass.. Thank you Isaac for busting the drought.

Quote:Originally Posted by theoldchick One of my first jobs as an LVT was trolling the feed lots with the boss.  His job was to test these cattle and collect fecal samples. I never stuck  or prodded so many animals before or since....

What did you decide to do? Keep us posted, and good luck.

How well are uhaul trailers vented? I would be worried they weren't getting enough fresh air in one.

I am looking for a wheaton oeg bantam rooster or hatching eggs. Would be willing to swap or buy them.

We have 3 pairs of ducks. 1 pair of Pekins ,1 pair Cyugas, 1 pair flying Mallards. All are in a common pen, when we are ready to start incubating eggs, how long will we have to isolate the pairs to get pure bred ducklings. I know...

I have OEG bantams hatched March 1, 2012 that are laying now. They are 17 weeks old. One of my hens, hatched February 20, 2012 laid 7 eggs, and is now broody.

I have several breeds of chickens, and my OEG bantams are the friendliest. A few of the little hens are so friendly that they will sit on my shoulders and coo at me .But they might just be asking for the raisins, I have in my pocket ,

I agree, it is probably the heat. We have been getting pretty high temps here in Arkansas, and some of my hens have went on strike too. Another way I help keep my birds cool is to spray the dust bathing area down with water every few...

DH and I are raising Light Brahma and Dominique roosters for the table. Both are dual purpose birds, and my hens are great layers. We tried several breeds last year, and these two gave us the best results free ranging. The Leghorns we...