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Quote: hahaha, Actually, this was my post! A family came last night around 7:30 bearing TWO apple pies too! They were delicious and firm, none of that half pie half soup stuff that I usually make. mmm!!! Bartering is still alive and well And just to make everyone jealous...

I had Iggy, my white silkie rooster in Petsmart once last year. We were shopping for a bird harness so that we could take him camping with us and not worry about him running away. Worked out great!

Hey Michigan Chicken Folks! I am not on this board as often as I should be. I am always away for a bit and then come back and realize all the nice people I've been missing. Anyhow! I need some help! Over the course of two days last week I lost 7 pullets/hens. I knew it was a weasel (bodies...

Ok, so I ordered a bunch of coturnix eggs and have them in the bator. In a little over 2 weeks they will be into the brooder! . My outdoor pen that they will go into is about 16' x 20' and encosled with 1inch chicken wire. How long will they ahve to be in the brooder before I can put them...

Quote: I completely agree that you should "Go for it!" however I disagree about the broody. My hatch rate is SIGNIFICANTLY higher with my incubator than it ever is with a broody hen.

I'd let her dry off and "fluff up" first, and then take another close look.

So I bought this goats mother already bred, she is a boer and I was told she was bred to a boer. However, looking at her kid, it is obvious that this is not the case. The blue eyes and "sticky-up" ears kind of give it away Anyway! Here is the newest addition to my goat family, Emma! Emma and...

I have a chick (6 weeks) that has a slipped tendon. I have tried to pop it back into place however the attempts have been unsucessful. I am left with 2 options, cull the bird, or attempt to open the joint, replace the tendon, and stitch it back up. The vet, sadly, is not an option. I simplly...

Ok! Report! The Williamston Auction was small, but it was enjoyable. Not to mention the animals and hay we going for very cheap prices. 12 rabbits (about half grown) went for 1$ a piece (they were auction in pairs, male and female). A few full grown pekin and mallard ducks were going for $4...

Ah, That reminds me of the time one of my goats at a netflix DVD out of my girlfriends purse... oh boy was that a fun one to explain haha

Yes, Thank you for the great time Lori, it was a lot of fun and the food and company was great. Derek, I gotta say Iggy (the new name for your silkie rooster) is a great bird. He seems to get more gentle and calm each day. He no longer runs from us when we try to pick him up . Also, funny...

I am pretty sure I'll be coming, might bring a friend along too so the ride won't be so lonely . I am coming from the Midland/Bay City/Saginaw area and if anyone wants to carpool, let me know! Gas it just too darn pricey these days. Also, could we get a specific time and address please?

You could rehome them to me! Shipping two goats to Michigan can't be that much can it? haha, maybe they could just ride greyhound...

Hi all! I have been thinking about getting myself some goats recently and have been trying to do some research on the subject. But research can only take someone so far, and sometimes its best just to talk to an expert or two (all you guys reading this ). Anyhow, If I wanted to get goats...

I'm not really very happy with either style waterer. I started out with a 5 gallon plastic waterer with the black handle on top. It leaked all over the place and could never hold a seal, even after getting a new O-ring. I eventually took it back and replaced it with a 5 gallon galvinized one...

I don't know how deep your wood chips are, but maybe you could have them deeper? I had my 17 meat birds in a 3'x 3' box for three weeks, I had them in about 3 or 4 inches of wood chips and never changed it. If the litter started to get wet, i would just give it a couple turns with a small...

My chicks just turned 3 weeks two days ago and they got kicked out to the coops with no suplemental heat (too far away to run an extension cord). The first night it hit 50, and last night it got down to 46, No losses though!. All chicks have survived and seem to be doing great. I was very...

Hi All, I'm back again with another question. My chicks and I have had some interesting times in the past 3 weeks, but its been a blast. Sadly though my turken pullet has developed a bit of a limp in her left leg. She hops on only her right leg and doesn't hardly use her left at all. When I...

When I ordered from McMurray, I ordered 35 and ended up with 43. No losses yet either! 3 weeks and they all looks as healthy as can be

Awesome, Thanks alot. Its amazing how much one can worry about when its thier first time raising chicks