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Hi there, I will be getting an "Aussiedoodle" in a few weeks, and plan to train as a therapy dog. he comes from a long line of therapy/service dogs. I also plan to train around my flock, but NOT expose him to them even initially until we have a few commands down: WATCH/FOCUS (eyes on me) COME...

Hi all, Got a hen who is laying (daily), but broody. Is that possible??

I put 2 cup waterers in a 2 gal thermos for my backyard flock (just turn the push-dispenser around backwards n drill holes on either side (you need a thermos that has a flat part on either side of the push dispenser). It works BEAUTIFULLY for a small operation n what I really love is that it's...

Thanks for the thread,, it will be just as helpful and interesting as the chickens' thread, I'm sure!!

Is the Az gardening thread on byc, or somewhere else? Plz let me know, as I'm interested as well!!!!

congrats n welcome to the valley, chickerdoodle! i'm not too far,, glendale. i got the BEST piece of advice when i moved out here in the 80's. i loved to hike, and a hiking buddy told me: "if you wait till you are actually thirsty out here, you are ALREADY dehydrated". it was def. a...

Hi,, one of my birds has an injured wing (it's in her "armpit"). Fatty tissue exposed, no blood or infection. I soaked it, put chamomille n lavender essential oil (great antimicrobials) on it n globbed on some triple abx ointment. If I can, I will get a picture of it.. I would isolate her, but...

lol, mine, to,, but he saw that the girls love it, so he's not so against it. Thanks for the weed identification... Just glad it's not poisonous...

Hmmmmm, makes me wonder if that's what my girls have been after... Long stalk w dandelion-like leaves n a small yellow flowers at the end? I was trying like crazy to keep it pulled, along with the other weeds, till I figured out the chickens were totally into this particular thing,,, now I'm...

I totally agree! The area I'm gardening hasn't even grown a weed in 10 yrs... Tilled for first time this past year. I was never so glad to see weeds!! I just did my first garden in it late last fall, n now have been harvesting some decent veggies!! It's happening more quickly than I had...

Welcome, ScottiO!! congrats on your new babies! i just became a chickie momma in Jan, n we just "finished" (are we ever reeeeally done w these things?? lol) a "hoop" coop, and really love it!!! if i could figure out how to upload a photo, i'd do it,, but suffice it to say, after much research...

Hi Bobby, just wanted you to know I'm praying for you. I had to take medical retirement, but I know the Good Lord is Faithful, n closer than a brother through it all. Best regards n know that being able to get into that which you love n enjoy is such great therapy!!!

hi TerryPy, Quote: would love to know more abt this! i need to do everything i can to keep my girls cool in the AZ heat!! i want to modify a rubbermaid 2gal thermos w a cup waterer ILO spout...

hi Hbohm, yes, my chicks were about 3 weeks when i introduced the vertical nipples. the chicks played w it as if it were a toy... clean water, yes,, but WET bedding!!! looking for another alternative. i think i've decided on the cup waterers and/or the 'bucket-in-a-bucket' technique (cut...

I just got mine from 'my pet chicken'. $$$, but worth it! Can't wait for those blue eggs!!

Hi, I have 1 cream legbar I'm raising in a mixed flock,,, she's DARLING w her little "mohawk" at 6weeks!!! She's tiny, an awesome forager, n friendly, too!!

hi there, i have an age introduction question concerning chicks n young pullets. i'm brooding some chicks now, n wanting to order some more in april, but wanted to see if there was a sort of 'sweet spot' regarding ages n best time to order the next brood. i understand the intro...

I hope we can use the metal, as it def sounds like the superior option,,, just will hafta get over our fear of getting a finger sliced right off, or worse!! That stuff is NO JOKE!!