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I am hatching my eggs in the hatcher drawer of the Sportsman and need a BETTER way to keep the chicks separated at hatch time. I do not want to open the door too often and as of now I am using plastic baskets, a suet feeder cage and a plastic tomato container with large air vents in the clear...

I will be hatching 10 to 12 Royal Palm Turkey Poults tomorrow. Must purchase all of them hatched to keep them warm enough for shipping, and must be shipped within 3 days of hatch. Cost of shipping will be price of approved shipping box and actual shipping fees. These will be straight-run...

I have seen photos of Broody hen arks, but cannot locate the source. Anyone have any links to a simple, broody hen ark that has three solid sides and a slatted front? One that will let the chicks through, but keeps the hen in. I would appreciate any links or photos as I want to build one for...

I am looking for a PUREBRED Cottage HIll LInes Rooster for my flock of CH pullets. It must be fairly close to KY or possible to ship if small. PM me. Thanks.

This young roo was a 2011 spring chick. He is a gorgeous red over blue color and has a nice muff. He is gentle, not aggressive at all. Sorry, pickup only unless you send me an approved box, then I will only charge actual shipping fee. I think he is too nice to put in the stew pot.

Local pick-up only on this lovely Quad of Blue and White Cochins. They are just too heavy to ship safely, sorry. The Roo is huge, gentle and a good guardian for his hens. There are one blue hen, one solid white hen and one white Frizzle hen. The Frizzle hen is an excellent setter. These...

This year we are on a very very tight budget for Christmas and I have asked my brother's family to NOT exchange gifts. They refuse. They have already bought gifts and I have not, and I asked 3 times that they respect this decision. I just feel that buying kids and siblings gifts when I see...

Arlington has a poll in the local news, and needs our help in voting for them to be allowed to have chickens in their backyards. This is the perfect place to get votes, so please click on the link and vote for them. Also, I love the chicken whisperer daily talk blog, it has so much info and he...

I just got this a couple days ago and want to share. I am filling it up and now need some Dark Cornish eggs in a desperate way, but not hatchery birds. and I am just so happy with the new toy. HenZ

TSC has these cool EGG BASKETS. They also have a great publication by Mother Earth News called "Grit" Country Skills Series Guide to Backyard Chickens. This egg basket holds way more eggs than it looks like it would. Sadly, it is made in China, but only cost $4.99. Our "Tudies" are perched on...

At what point can you tell male from female cornish cross chicks? Can someone fill me in, I want to pick up mostly males if possible. Thanks so much, HenZ

I do chicken 'chores' twice a day. I have my chicks brooding in 2x10 brooder, divided in half. In one side I have 7 week old birds, the other side I have 5 week old birds and both are growing fast and looking great. A couple of days ago, I smelled an ammonia smell in the coop, so in the back of...

Let me start by saying I don't much like my mini van, but I don't like any mini vans at all, and mine is a great van, just not for me. BUT, how can I sell her, she has been the best vehicle ever, never a mechanical problem, and she hauls so much cargo. So, when it was time to take the extra...

Muscovy Drake, about 3 years old. Pick up only. He needs a good home as our female was lost to a predator last winter and he is lonely. He does peck out tail feathers on all the Roos, or we would keep him. He needs a mate. Located 12 miles south of Lexington, KY.

I have about 10 spring Turkeys for sale. Some are grey and some are the RP pattern, with a hint of bronze on some feathers. I have both male and female, your choice. These free-range on my farm, have never had any medications of any kind and are fed a good qulality feed. They are friendly...

I would love any suggestions for a name for my new restaurant. Here is the details to help you decide. Small college town, downtown. Ideally, it will be family friendly, a place to take your BFF, mom, sis or daughter for a quiet, relaxing lunch or dinner. Maybe a place to take a date for...

I have tried to find a "simple" color genetics calc. but no avail, I must be tired. It used to be here somewhere. What color chick will result in a BC marans Roo over RIR hens? How about a Cuckoo Marans Roo over RIR hens? I am hoping for a bit darker egg from my layer flock and want to...

Wheaten Marans Roos, 24 weeks old from BayHorseBonne (CA) and Black Coppers 16 weeks old from Thom Dean. Can send photos if interested. Pick up only.

I have ONE white silkie chick that hatched from 8 eggs. This chick looks correct, except it has crooked toes. Now, at 2 weeks old, it has a very slight angle to its beak, and looks like it will become cross beaked. Do you think this is genetics, such as poor breeding or just random? The person...

My full-grown Tom makes noises deep in his throat. At first I thought it sounded like congestion he was trying to clear. He does not appear sick, no runny nose, no fever, no puffiness or swelling on head or face. No growths noted, eyes bright and clear. He gobbles as usual. He is imprisoned in...