Posts by donnaboydjones

Quote: Originally Posted by katsdar  Donnaboydjones  your 5th pic should say   "chicken nuggets?"     LOL~ I agree!!!=)

Quote: Originally Posted by imthedude  Hi all.   Don't post here much anymore but always come here when I have a chicken question like I do now.   Are all roosters inherently mean or...

                 

I took the three incubated chicks and put them one at a time with the Welsummer mama and her three new chicks. I watched for at least hour and she completely accepted them. I didn't want to do it night and hope for the best , so I did it...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zylstra4  Unfortunately the hen left the milkbox this morning with the egg in it and hasn't returned One of my hens did that at first. She actually did it three times,  but she finally...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zylstra4  It's on our front door step under cover. I am just worried it is soo small that its are for her to get in and out of for food and water. Should I bring food and water next to the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Aquaman05  I tried it and it didn't go so good. Mom picked on the others pretty bad. ill share the info that was shared with me though and that is to wait until it is dark and sneak...

Yes, you have to have more then one. I read on here that you can mix chicks as long as they are one month and under. How soon can you get another chick?

I read on here that the broody mom releases a hormone and it can cause others to go broody. Almost like when your in a house with women and you all seem to get your period around the same time.I've got four broody hens right now.

I find that store bought are easier to peel and I believe its due to them being old, but I still am able to peel my fresh farm ones with some success. I add my eggs, add water, put in some vinegar( my grandma taught me this), bring...