Recent content by skeeeter

Hi, I use creosote oil or hydrated lime in my outside brooder. If I have to brood inside, I do it in cardboard boxes. They are cheap/free and I can change or throw them out(burn them) anytime.

Hi, for what it's worth, I read on Metzer's website that they DO ship overseas. 😏

Hi, would it be possible to get the gosling a buddy? That would solve its loneliness issues I imagine.

geese and turkeys are not "dumber" than other poultry. They, like parrots, are smarter. Dumber fowl and animals have more instinct. The smarter the organism, the less instinct driven it is. Which means they have to be taught. Geese are smart and want you to solve their distress. That they can...

Hi, everything depends on setup. for my chicks, I usually have to check their water vessels like 3 times a day, as they are on the floor and "there's a whole lot of shakin(scratching) going on." With my older birds, (2 months plus), water vessels usually have to be filled only once a day. They...

(toaster over) I meant toaster oven.

Hi! I've had bad experiences and great experiences with both Broodyhens and incubators. Things like power outages really spoil incubator plans, even if yours is a great one. Giving first time broodies eggs too soon also is a giant risk. I have had great results with the brazilian incubator we...

Hi! They are both adorable goslings. As you stated that the lady had both Chinese and "African" geese together, let us suppose you got a crossbreed pair. If they stay within the weight limit, you can say they are Chinese. Most "African" geese are not true Africans. They are oversized Chinese...

:welcome:frowHi!! Welcome to BYC!!!

In my opinion, cheese is waaaaay better than bread any ole day. So please forgive my 🤣 at bread because the bread is good, it's just not cheese. I love you all 🙌🏻

quality mozzarella sticks, please.

There is also "neighborly relations" to consider. I, too, am from a "Defend your own at all costs" state and county. Here, the good people will kindly bring you all the evidence of your predators' misdeeds, subtilly reminding you that they will have to take unwilling control measures(with the...

Hi, remember to show your daughter that the chick is well again, but it was a close call. Glad everything turned out well in the end and you both had an opportunity for a true life lesson. (deeper meaning there)

Sorry you had such a bad experience. No egg is good enough to go into the incubator unless it's good enough to go into the fridge. Is the way I heard it. Please don't forget to do total disinfect on your incubator before your next batch. Personally I would then do a vinegarwater rinse also...

Hi! personally I'd recommend using formula#4 and Not spraying the trees first with water. Spraying them with plain water knocks them out of the place you are spraying the soap mixture. So essentially,you are saving their lives before you spray the tree.