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I made it a point to hold every single chick. Every single day. At least 10-15 mins each. It took about 2.5hrs but in the end, when I moved them out to the run, they would walk up to me and via for my attention. Lol I would even go out and sit in the coop when feeding scratch or treats and they...

I use the Cayenne pepper method for late bloomers! Its what my granny did and is what my family has done for over 100 years. We mix up a pan of corn bread as a treat (11x13 pan) but add 4 TBL sp of cayenne pepper powder. Chickens do NOT taste heat like humans do, so dont worry....Search...

I believe General rule of thumb is 4x4 ft per bird in the coop and 10x10 in the run. They should only be in the coop to sleep or lay, so a lil bit less is ok. But in the run and in the coop for that matter, If the birds are cramped then you are more likely to have pecking, fights, health...

Yay!!! I hope they keep on growing!!! It's amazing how much you get attached to them, so quickly too!!! Good Luck and God Bless!!!

I am needing Blue/ Black/ Splash Jersey Giant eggs. I have black Giants but would love to have Blues!!! If you have Blue Giant or BBS eggs PLease let me know how much and to include shipping to Texarkana, TX 75501 Thank you and God Bless!

I learned the cayenne pepper thing from my granny who did it het whole life. it is the capcazine or how ever it is spelled. LOL it causes a chemical kick start to the reproductive organs in a hen. it works in a late bloomer too! My granny would fix a pan of corn bread like we would eat but put...

I used the LG for my first year. I hate it!!! But..... It worked, it just took alot of fussing over! anyways..... I did staggered hatches. When I had to open the bator to remove shells/chicks, this is what I did and had 100% hatches. First I woould clear off the cabinet in my smallest...

Is it any better? I have heard of using scotch tape to put kind of a light cardboard shoe on one before and even taping a toothpick splint. BUT.... usually mine will straighten up with out help in a few hours. Good Luck and God Bless!

I love animals, ALL animals. That being said if my dog or any dog kills a chicken..... It's dead! 22LR get one at a Pawn shop for less than $100 I currently have 3 dogs. 2 are mastiff mix and the 3rd is a true mutt. all of my dogs were tought early what a gun is and what it does. I would have...

I go 8! Too cute!! LOL MInes the same as always, but I like it!

I have the OLD Constant on- (No pulse) weed burner. and YES! I have had a hen that got her neck on the wire killed! There is just enough power in them to constrict the muscles of their small bodies. Once it hit her flesh it grabbed her and the electricity just caused her muscles to pull down...

Howdy from TEXAS I love it here! Im so glad I found this sight!!! I have learned more than I ever thought i didn't know! LOL

LOL Too funny!!! I have a hen that will actually climb the 6ft fence! She jumps up, grabs the wire and holds on! beak and feet!!! She will flap her wings and basically walks up the fence until she gets to the top. Then pops up and over! Heads to the pine straw in the edge of our woods. LOL

Sorry for your loss!! Most chickens (other than silkies) are usually fine down to zero, as long as they are out of any breeze or draft. I have several that refuse to sleep in the coop. Rain or snow! They will get frostbite on their combs but they stay out. They have the option of 2...

JG- Jersey Giant BJG- Black or Blue Jersey Giant BBSJG- Blue,Black,Splash Jersey Giant splash JG- Usually a Black JG with white Blue JG- Natural blue coloring, that now can be re produced. The blue was a natural genetic off shoot. or "sport" Sport- rare Naturally acurring genetic alteration.