Recent content by Snow Flamingo

This article was very interesting and informative. I have always loved chickens, especially rooster and for whatever reason, have never been afraid of them. I think the author of this article has written a lot of priceless examples of positive reinforcement techniques to work with roosters...

Hello! I am getting a Banty Buff Orpington that will be a pet, living inside and will be outside only under secure conditions and when I am with her. Right now, I have converted my dog's XL cage into her coop. I need suggestions on her Nest Box. The cage is up on a table so out of prying dog...

Hello Sunnyducks, i know your post is older, but did you ever get an answer to raising a single chick? Not this post, but one I saw previously. I will be getting a bantam buff Orpington who will be about 4 - 6 weeks old. I've raised chicks before, but in groups and outside. This little girl...

Nathaniel Walton, All of your chickens are beautiful!!!!

Curious, how can you tell between male and female? The red/buff?, looks like a roo to me but the white one doesn't. A friend just got some about 3 months old and is hoping none is a roo. She gets all different suggestions on how to tell the difference. Can you help? Thank you

Personally, Orpingtons all the way. Cluck, cluck!!!!

Oh my gosh, I just LOVE Orpintons! I had one so take, she would walk right up to me, I lowered my hand and she would walk right into it. I'd carry her around, she was so calming and sweet! We even watched TV together! Definitely want Orps again! And some TNN's! They have captured my heart!

Thank you all! The more I find out about this breed, the more I like it. Buff Orpingtons are my very favorite, but when I start my flock, I think a few of the TNN's will be added to the flock. I've held a 4 month old hen recently and she was just as calm and sweet as pie. Thank you all...

Thank you for responding....please tell me where the search bar actually is, I'm very confused.

Hello, anyone on here have any experience with Naked Neck Chickens. I'm interested in egg production and personality. Not meat please. Thank you!

Hello all. Wondering if anyone has experience with this breed. I recently was introduced to a juvenile and she was as sweet as could be. Is this the norm for this breed? Also, in research, I noticed some had red necks and others not. Why is that? These odd little birds have captured my...

Hello! I've had Buff Orpingtons and absolutely Love the breed!!!! Big hens, great layers, but best of all, they are so friendly. I had started a couple on hand taming right from when they were 2 days old. Gladys, the best......would grow up to just walk right into my hand, sit in my lap, lay...

Thanks to all suggestions. Been looking for months for 2 black Silckie hens for a friend for her birthday on Oct 15th. I guess I will be raising a few chicks for her in the Spring! Sure appreciate everyone's help!!!

Congratulations!