Recent content by lgc1970

Wow! I guess I need a cabinet incubator... But that may need to wait until next year. I'll be setting some of my own eggs in about 2 - 3 months. Still have 3 roos to cull this weekend.

I've got 3 barred mixed breeds. All of them appear to have saddle type feathers, but only one has larger irredecent tail feathers and is trying to crow. Plus, this one is also starting to get 'staining' at the base of the saddle. My trio is now 3.5 - 4 months old, and were intended to be OE, if...

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Are these sold?

There was someone that crossed her BR hen with her WLeghorn roo, and hatched out a pullet that started to lay lavender eggs... I think for that experiment you would need a BR that already lays those pink tinted brown eggs. Not sure. Even further back, there was a woman that ordered Croad...

My horrible email adventure for what was to be Brahma eggs Eddie with a single hatchling (the only 1 that developed after Day 5). She has slate colored clean legs! Brahmas are to have yellow, feathered legs. They can't even keep their eggs organized. Anyone feel like reviewing a letter to the...

This link is for someone that posted their experience. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/821868/mealworm-farm It is pretty informative and also speaks to the time it takes. I've been thinking about doing this, but just haven't made the time. Have fun!

The 6 (+ extra!!) Sizzle eggs arrived. Packed really, really well! Can't wait until hatch day. I'm giving them time to rest. So, excited! A chicken dance is in order. :yiipchick :yiipchick :yiipchick :yiipchick :yiipchick :yiipchick :yiipchick :yiipchick :yiipchick :yiipchick :yiipchick...

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am so sad I had to be out picking up the kiddos when this auction ended... I would have bid higher. Next time. LGC1970

Auction 1 - Bid $12 Auction 2 - Bid $17

Auction 1 - Bid $10 Auction 2 - Bid $15

I plant mine with a cup of sand below and mulch above/around. Then I fold wire fencing over it like a box to keep out everything I can.

I order the metal adjustable bands from Stromberg's. They say 9-13, but they work for my Brahma, EE, Rock, and Maran girls. They also have size 13-16 if you have roosters.

I make peach ice cream, but with actual peach puree ice cream and chunks of peaches (like they make strawberry ice cream. In fact I have to use a strawberry ice cream recipe! The whole family loves it. So, we end up eating ice cream and salads for dinner. LOL!