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I have a quad of Pilgrim Geese that I'm willing to let go to someone who really wants them, I only ask that you make me a fair offer. As much as I enjoy these geese, my 1.25 acres just isn't big enough for them and all my other projects. I used to let them roam the 'hood, but they found my...

Adding a few Pilgrim Geese to our line up this spring and have a question regarding goose tolerance to chemicals/fertilizers. In my research I understand that goslings (and ducklings) are quite sensitive to most chemicals and that you don't want to graze them on pasture that has been treated...

My Cochin bantam hen has gone broody as of two days ago. Here's my question. If I get some fertilized eggs in the next week what is the likelihood that she'll take them all the way to hatching? I've never had experience with a broody hen, nor has she had any experience with it either. I...

My chickens are free range and unfortunately, I had a stray dog kill four of my layers today. I have a fifth who is injured and I need to know whether or not to put her out of her suffering or if there is hope of recovery. She has a large wound on her back where the skin has been torn. It's...

I went out to check the coop this morning at about 6:30. I noticed one of my easter eggers had taken up residence just outside of the boxes. About an hour later I returned to find a nice medium sized grey egg. Once I convinced myself it was "sage" green, I was a bit more please. Either way...

While retreiving eggs this morning, I noticed two stacks of poop with blood in them. All other poop looks normal and I'm not noticing any foul odor or strange behavior from my hens. I have 15 hens, six of which are only 12 weeks and two which are getting ready to lay (EE's around 22 weeks)...

Let them go to 11 weeks. They grew quickly, but definitely not as quick as the Cornish crosses I raised this spring. When it was all said and done, I had a variety of weights. Some as small as 2 3/4 lbs., some as large as 5 1/2 lbs. Averaged a little over 4 lbs. Much different than the...

I just posted this in the Meat Birds forum, but realized it might be better addressed here. I have an order of 40 Red Broilers coming next week and I recently noticed that my laying flock seems to have avian pox. All of the girls are still active, healthy and laying so I've decided to let the...

I have an order of 40 Red Broilers coming next week and I recently noticed that my laying flock seems to have avian pox. All of the girls are still active, healthy and laying so I've decided to let the pox simply runs its course. As for the meat birds, however, I'd like to keep them free...

I'm getting a few BAs in a few weeks to add variety to my flock and some white eggs. Does anyone have experience with these birds? How are they as layers? I've read that they can be active and flighty... any experience?

Hello all, I'm new to the site and new to chickens. I bought several layers and a freezer full of meat chickens this past spring and have really enjoyed the experience. I've lurked here for months and have noticed, from time to time, people's concerns with introducing new chickens to the...

Just started with meat and egg chickens this past spring. This site has been an invaluable resource and I look forward to being a member of your community.