Recent content by healingtreeharp

Our house hen most definitely mimics sounds around the house and a few of the outdoor birds. She also imitates "chick chick chick" when I call the outdoor chickens ... and when I say it purely for my entertainment ;) There are certain frequent phrases said around the house that she mimics by...

Who knows on this planet... Texas. What part are you in? I'm in Austin area.

Sorry for your loss. I can sympathize as I too am staying in a motorhome/trailer. My 2.5 week old (assuming roo) imprinted on me. I tried everything to get him to go with the hen that hatched 9 others only days before. He won't leave my side but for a moment! Is there any possible chance...

Have you thought about using a crow collar? Here's one example:

I wish I would have trained my cockatiel 25+ yrs ago. But now we have a found chick that imprinted on us. Time to make life easier while still having a house chicken. Jeepers, never thought I'd say that! LoL "Go potty! " LMBO

We intended to raise some free-range this year after losing a hobby farm a few years back. Due to unforeseen circumstances, well have to wait until next year... sort of. Our neighbors have several hens and a roo that I noticed gone about a week ago (afraid to ask) right after I noticed his...

That is BEAUTIFUL! Good job!

Quote: Ah. Good to know about the bugs! I notice they have been eating the occasional bug that lands in their area. They are deathly afraid of June bugs though I will have to put a 'grit dish' in there. I ended up giving them egg today. What a show!

Quote: Love it No different than a person naming their pot-bellied pet pig bacon

This is an idea I have been tossing around: Finding an old trampoline someone wants to get rid of and remove the fabric part and flip it upside down. Wrap it with... not sure yet, top it partially with corrugated galvanized steel, install perches at various heights and place a small nesting box...

I use http://www.carefresh.com/ for several of our animals. The chicks seem to like it and I have trusted it for quite some time now. Try it.

but they do know that I'm the treat dispenser, so I go into the kitchen to mash up their two boiled eggs... I am such a newb. Did you mean like boiled chicken eggs??? Tell me more! I have had my lil Bantam mixed brood for a total of four days (lovin' every minute of it!) and noticed last night...

A Jeffrey Dahmer in the making. A six is old enough Not to treat a fragile creature with such uncontrollable behavior. I agree, keep that kid under CLOSE watch. Not just where protecting the kids is concerned, but the animals as well.

LMAO that is a great link! Thanks for posting that

In our store (Bastrop, TX), I have not seen a store. Nor have I seen chicks. They have the set up, but every time I go in there, they are chick-less We did however have great success in purchasing whatever amount we want at http://www.bastropfeed.com/ They have higher prices than TSC for...