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I just hatched out 35 chicks for a friend this week for a friend and more are still in the incubator. His expensive incubator just quit and he called me to see if I was hatching. I told him no but I could have some incubators ready in less than 2 hrs. I just plugged in my 2 Genesis units and...

Having lost over 100 birds in 2 predator attacks this year it was time to build a predator resistant building for them. This is what I am building for them. Concrete floors to ease cleanup. Windows for cross ventilation and doors at both ends to let them out in the AM and keep them safe each...

There is a facebook page with the most current information. You will find information on how to get a show catalog on the FB page. Eastern Iowa Poultry Association 142nd Annual Show Please join us for the EIPA show this year at the Sharpless Auction Complex in Iowa City, IA on 11/24-25/2012.

Having lost over 100 Cochins and thousands of dollars to raccoons this summer I am replacing the red shed in the top picture. It worked well for many years but I am getting older and want a building I can stand up in to clean. 4' high outside wall wear you down over time. So I am building a new...

No breed of chicken in the USA recognized by either the ABA or APA uses the term lavender as the variety recognition. Self Blue is the designation given to birds that carry the lavender gene. The self blue color is not new. Please use the correct terms when describing your birds and selling...

Sunday evening I closed both doors to my shop. I thought I had closed the walk through door. The next morning I go down to find the door open and find every chick (over 40)I had hatched in the last 5 weeks dead. I am assuming that the wind that came with the rain that night blew the door open...

I need a Bantam Silver Laced Cochin male in breeding condition. Price I will pay depends on the quality of the bird.The better the bird type wise the more I am willing to pay. If you have one or know of one please PM me. Thank you

The only limiting factors of how large your flock will become will be your spouse, local ordinances, coop(facilities) and finances. I have come to the conclusion that an inexpensive incubator handled incorrectly will kill many chicks in the shell and frustrates everyone. My advice on...

The purpose of this thread is a place for those interested in Large Fowl and Bantam birds bred toward ABA and APA standards. No project birds or cutesy pictures off your pet as there many other places on BYC for that. If interested in showing but never have please ask. It is not that hard but...

March 23-24 May 18-19 August 24-25 November 16-17 Website: www.kalonasalesbarn.com Rules & Information Minimize ALL ANIMALS, BIRDS & ITEMS WILL SELL AT AUCTION ~ No Admission Fee Friday Evening ~ Saturday Admission Fee $5.00 per person, 12 & under Free Hoof Stock Commission per lot: 10%...

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How old should a kid be before letting them show? I have a grandson almost 6 that has been wanting to show for about 2 years. He does enjoy working with the birds with me. Thinking of doing a 1 day show where we could go, show, and be home that evening. Good idea or bad? I did buy him a good...

A trio of Columbian Cochins. From a very good line of birds( I consider it the best for Columbian Cochins). I have culled hard and have an extra trio left. PM me with questions. The shipping will not be $50. It will be 12 per box and actual shipping costs added to that. Pick up at my place is...

I went to the ducks pen this morning and found 3 dead and 4 injured. An owl went through the deer netting on top. Had to butcher the survivors this morning.

Eastern Iowa Poultry Club is an organization that puts on 1 sanctioned show per year on Thanksgiving weekend. Held near Iowa City, Iowa. Have had over 2000 birds on several occasions. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a member PM me and I will send you the contact...

I wondered if it is better to keep age groups togather or to separate pullets and cockerels into separate pens. Curious what others do. I had some pecking issues last week. Honestly thinking of peepers on the cockerels to prevent future pecking.

I had noticed for quite a while that my chicks would flip food (crumbles) out onto the floor of brooders while searching for pieces of the size they wanted or could handle. I breed and raise bantams and the chick starter is a crumble that is not of uniform size. I experimented with an old hand...

I have 2 LG still air incubators that have worked well for me one of which is almost 20 years old. I recently purchased a hovabator Genesis with turner and an electronic preset thermostat. My new incubator has made it easier to turn eggs when I am busy elsewhere. What it didn't do was raise my...

I have a pair of Columbian Cochins available. These are not show quality but are out of good birds. Check out the parents on page 69 of the Cochin thread of Breeds,Genetics, and Showing. The birds I have available are a little lighter in hackle and wing color than I am trying to breed. I have...

I have a pair of Columbian Cochins available. These are not show quality but are out of good birds. Check out the parents on page 69 of the Cochin thread of Breeds,Genetics, and Showing. The birds I have available are lighter in hackle and wing color than I am trying to breed. I have already...