Recent content by nitngl

I don't mean to sound redundant, but I'm in serious need of any help possible. We live in Riverton/Spaulding IL, in 2012 we got our first flock. At that time we saw no ordinances that stated we could not have chickens & see others in our area that also has them. Last week we had a visit from...

We live in Riverton/Spaulding IL, in 2012 we got our first flock. At that time we saw no ordinances that stated we could not have chickens & see others in our area that also has them. Last week we had a visit from SPD stating they were here on a complaint that we had "Chickens in the house with...

We live in Riverton/Spaulding IL, in 2012 we got our first flock. At that time we saw no ordinances that stated we could not have chickens & see others in our area that also has them. Last week we had a visit from SPD stating they were here on a complaint that we had "Chickens in the house with...

Our girls are rarely fed table scraps, meat or scrambled eggs. I have no idea what the problem is.......

I have a problem with this too:( Despite that they are on a higher protein crumble with free choice calcium & plenty of water. Including fresh treats daily which I make sure everyone gets some.

Did you candle them with a good flashlight? Is this the first time you have attempted to incubate eggs?

Chickenscratchpoultry.com is a breeder in McLeansboro Il by Mount Vernon that sells Black & Blue Ameraucanas. They are easy to work with & not hard to find:) I've got some of their chicks. Drove from Springfield to pick them up.

I can't find many breeders that sex their chicks. Unless of course they are autosexed. Sunnysideupmicrofarm.com has reasonably priced chicks. They are on here as well,but I think under a different name. Also most breeders expect a minimum of 15 chicks to be bought. I've always had good luck...

They still look & sound like hens to me. My Tom never retracts his snood until night & it is constantly in his way. I have also seen my hens become aggressive toward my roosters & dogs. The hens heads & necks turn red when they are closer to mating & laying eggs. As well as have that thin line...

I have 3 broad breasted bronze hens & they look like all of yours. My broad breasted white tom started strutting @ 2 weeks. His snood started elongating @ around 15 weeks. As well as the face & neck changed colors with caruncles.

I'm preparing a medicine/first aid chest as well. We do not have a Vet around here that treats poultry. There are a few meds that are to be injected. You might find some stuff at your local farm store. Otherwise I purchased items through jefferspets.com & superdrugsavers.com. Some meds require a...

I've researching this for over a week (via searching the web). Jeffers has some things I intend on getting. But other sites want a script or you have to be a Veterinarian to purchase meds. I still don't know what the correct IM Penicillin to get either. We do not have a Vet that does "Poulty" in...

I'm in the process of getting my poultry first aid & medical preparedness tote together. Can anyone give an idea of who or what online livestock medical supply site. Is reasonably affordable on prices & shipping? Also, while researching injectables I have found quite a bit of Penicillin with...

......arrrgh! Thanks for the correction Kevin. I'm sorry Marty!

Thank you, I sent my info to Marty via PM. Im sorry to read the news about your dad Kevin. I know how hard it is with dealing with a loss of a parent. just remember that you are his greatest accomplishment