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I have small flock of Brown and Black Leghorns who are very broody. If I need to, each hen can hatch at least two batches each spring. They are good mothers and raise healthy babies. Only issue is they cannot be moved to another nest, so in the spring I make breeding pens of 4-5 hens and when...

I will appreciate very much if someone let me know how much broody are Japanese's. Thank you

Took some pictures today and have to share This are my Black Leghorn project. They are 48% whites, that's how they got barred. This is Crybaby, barred rock. Only two of my chickens have names, but he deserves his. It was warm today and chickens had nice time outside They like the sun...

Istarted my Black Leghorns from Superior Farms. They were not bad, but combs needed work and they had something in the body shape which reminded me of Rocks. I was not able to locate better Blacks so I outcrossed to good Whites and Browns. First picture is head shot of original hen Second is...

Has any one ever successfully rooted camelia cuttings? Any tips or secrets to get cuttings to take / root?

Hi guys, I've heard that ducks are good for cleaning snails from garden. Are Muscovys too?

I can not grow squashes because some buds eat the stem close to the ground. Do you know any cure.

I have to give medicine to my chickens. The package gives ounce per gallon for stock solution - What I need is labeling / instructions for one gallon / two gallons. The medicine package is Tetroxy HCA was given to me for Theramiacyn - Does any one know the mixing rate for 2 gallons of...

I had a few birds with Marek's paralises.One wing,one neck, one leg and two older hens with trouble wallking.I culed them. Is it warted to vacsinate rest of the birds.They are 3 mo olds and one -two years olds? Where I can find Oxine for desinfection...

I founded worms in 1 mont old chick's poo.I just wormed them few day ago.I gave them Wazine 1/8 cup per galon wather.Which is the best wormer?Where to buy it?What dose to use?Thank you in advance!

At 6 AM I received my chicks from Superior Farms and am crasy happy.For 2 hours I wonted to post the news but know you will ask for pictures.I have a camera only on computer's monitor and is not so good but here we go

Today my crooked beak Blue Ameraucana laid her first egg.It is soo big for first egg and is rich blue color-richer than egg she hatched.Frankie lives by her-self because she only can eat special mash I make for her.She is my only blue egger and I am very happy.Sorry picture is not good.

I have 3 neighbours.All are very nice people.The property 2 houses from me was long time for sale.2 monts ago some body bought it.They have chickens,I can see them from the street,He told my other neighbour he will com to see my chicken but they started renovation and never came.Sunday after...

I was thinkig that my Marans lay dark eggs but when I recived her eggs realized what is all about.They are so big and dark.Thank you ONTHESPOT for the nice eggs and service

Can you people tell me is Ivermectin good for Lices?Thank you!

Hello to Marans keepers. I am first year Marans owner and now is the time when I have to choose my breeding rooster. I know it would be more easy to give you pictures of my two boys but I don't have a camera to do this. Could you please give me pictures or links of correct body type. I read the...

Please people, giv me recipes for fried chicken.There was some for marinating...

14 day old chick - yesterday somehow chick was injured - 1/4 inch of lower neck has no skin all the way around. Part of area is dry, part still moist. Chick is healthy, eating and drinking Flew ! out of box where I put him to keep him warm. Any medical advise or how to treat this area, how to...

How much I have been enjoying these chicken pages, reading your questions, answers and comments. My name is Vasko, I am from Bulgaria, living in Palmetto GA, just south-west of Atlanta. After being in the U. S. for 7 years, this past summer I was finally able to start raising chickens again...