Recent content by pigtail21

I agree with Ken both ways will work. It really depends on how aggressive your established hens act towards the new girl. Just be careful they don't gang up on the new girl.... Put lots of treats in pen during the transition and really watch them all closely. They might get along quickly or...

I would start by checking with the local feed stores. They may buy your chick's at less then they can order from hatchery (so they can make a profit) Craigslist would be another option especially with the sought after breeds. In northern Nevada there isn't any specific regulations on...

If you are not looking for great quality you can ask 1 Stop ranch and Feed to try and order some from the hatchery. If you want the show type Sebrights you probably won't find any local as far as I know of. The best place to find good show type birds especially bantam is the Pacific Poultry...

Yes please stop by the swap and say hi!! Grab some treats from the 4-H club fundraiser!! THERE WILL BE AN ABUNDANCE OF DUCKLINGS at this swap!! Also some penciled runners too!!

You are correct!! I have some Pheonix chicks hatching to sell too!!

Seth where have you been??? How much do you want for your pullets I have people asking for pullets..... I also have chicks coming out of my ears!!! I need you and Jade to surrogate chicks asap!!!!!!

I live in Reno but my feedstore is in sparks and they asked me about starting a petition to get the laws changed. I will refer them to rail city garden shop hope the petition is still ongoing. Can someone in Sparks post an update?? And I would sign the petition too if you dont mind us being...

I wanted to let everyone know that this Thursday and Friday is Capitol City Farm Days at Fuji park. Its Free and it is designed for local youth to experience backyard animals likes goats chickens cows bunnies and lots more! Please tell your friends and family to stop by! It starts around 8:30...

my daughter Heather raises and shows bantam columbian rocks. We will have will have chicks available if you are interested in chicks. We sold about 30 youngsters at the big Stockton show in January darn! Let me know I can save some chicks for you at the swap. Hope to see you at our swap!

Sorry I have enough myself 8 Cock birds set up in breeding pens. I have Sussex too Light and Coronation. They are a very Friendly breed. Hope you find him a home. Or bring him to the swap on the 27th. You might find him a home there!

somebody contacted me that has 2 - 6 month old guineas to sell. But not sure the sex. Are you let me know if you are interested. I might want a male too!

Monthly Northern Nevada Poultry Fanciers Assoc ( NNPFA) hosts a swap/sale at our local feedstore 1 Stop Ranch and Feed in Sparks. You can bring birds to sell or donate to club to sell. We will only accept unwanted roosters with a $5 donation(per roo) to the club. Also if you plan on selling...

Sparks ordinances... has anyone tried to change this? Can you post it? A few years ago we were told chickens were not allowed in Reno but no one could produce anything other than no roosters due to noise nuisance. But hens were ok. So just wondered what the ordinance said. Other than...

Woode45... I have contact info for Sheri Minkner in Lincoln pm me. She is also on Facebook. I have only a single female guinea. She is so cool. We had a male last year but he got out one night and disapeared...I'm afraid he was eaten :( predators are abundant in this area. I am hesitant...