I keep about 25 buffs and a few Plymouth barred rocks and sex-links on a fenced, 5-acre property in the HOT Mojave Desert. I free-range my flock with a guard shepherd dog and have not had a loss to predators in over a year. Prior to that, I had a flock of about half-dozen Rhode Isl. reds that...
LOL! Wish I could help you - I actually was looking at the comments figuring people were wondering why you starred so low for what your review said and now I see it's you trying to figure out how to adjust it!
Hi! I agree with most of this review but wanted to add some additional information with regard to this breed's heat tolerance. I live in one of the hottest parts of the country if not the world (West-central Mojave Desert). I have been breeding and raising buffs (as well as Plymouth barred...
Update today on my little 'shaky chick' whom I was concerned may have Avian Encephalomyelitis (AE). Also, a little background about myself: I am a wildlife rehabber and biologist for the Army down here in So Cal and fortunately, I have tons of experience nursing along sick/injured birds and...
Hi! I followed your posts with your little shaky chick. I have a four-day old chick that started exhibiting symptoms similar to your guy this morning. I am a wildlife biologist with a background in infectious disease and of course, first thing i did was google his symptoms. I am concerned...
Hi! I wanted to respond to you in case my experince helps you make your decision if you haven't already: I am in the hottest part of the nation in the west Mojave Desert of S. California. We have been experiencing record highs (upwards of 110+ degrees) all summer and my buff orpington 6-month...