Search results for query: *

How efficient are the Guineas at hunting and eating moles? Also, do they seek out mice and rats, or eat opportunistically?

I have two hand raised drake ducks free to good home, hopefully with a pond. They were born May 2014. They are buddies and I want them to stay together. They were raised by my German shepherd and are dog friendly. My 13 year old German Shepherd passed away today (my avatar). We always herded...

Anyone know what happened to gryeyes? Her last post was back in august right about the time there was a big fire in her area of Somerset, CA (Sand Fire). I sent her a PM and never heard back. She was so consistent on the forum, so I'm worried about the silence.

Both are 14 weeks old. Cayuga shows some tail feather curl, I can tell the Cayuga is a drake, but I'm not sure about the Buff.The Buff seems to be getting darker in the head. At 14 weeks, would the Buff have more head color if it's a drake? Buff is much smaller than the Cayuga. Can't tell by...

Roo? Eleven weeks old EE. The chick in the front is my other 11 week old EE...there is a difference, but at 11 weeks I thought I'd see more of a difference in the feathers. I only see a difference in the comb.

The Cayuga and Buff are 8 weeks old. The Buff is very raspy and quiet. The Cayuga is the higher pitch louder one. What gender do they sound like? The Cayuga will open it's mouth and call out to me, but not for the video or when it's being harassed. It has a different call when it wants me to...

This is Click 'n Clack. Clack is the Cayuga and Click is the Buff. They are 8 weeks old today. They are both pretty quiet, but when they talk they sound the same except the Cayuga is loader. It sounds like they are saying " WHaaat!" Here are more pictures of their tails: Is that the start of a...

My feed store recommended Turkey Starter for my baby ducks. I bought it and checked the bag this morning and it is 26% protein and says it is "Not formulated for gamebirds". Is this too much protein for 4 week old ducklings?

Passing on thoughts sent to me that touched my heart: Birth of a New Tradition (PASS IT ON...an idea we can get behind, America!) As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise...

Hello Pigeon Lovers! I am planning on building a loft and getting a couple homing pigeons next year. I am picking out a site and looking for loft ideas. I just want a few birds for fun, and may only keep a few if/when they breed. Most of the loft plans are for a large flock of birds. Would a...

Ok, I thought I found they were bad. Enough of you have more experience than me so I retract my post.

I am so fascinated with the different texture of the outside of the eggs between my 5 different breeds of chickens. They don't free range so they all eat the same. Lite Brahmas's eggs are very course and chalky feeling and are coarsely speckled. Cochin (named Pearl) has very shinny very silky...

http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/539679/Canola-pro What is this new fangled stuff "Canola based protein? It is in Rogue organic feed: Soy-Free Layer Ration A Certified Organic poultry LAYER ration with added calcium for egg shell quality. Manufactured in a pellet form...

I'm thinking of trying Rouge organic instead of my usual Cascade. Anyone have experience to compare the two?

I was shocked to see what happened to my Golden Laced Polish in our first soaking rain yesterday! Her head went completly limp and she had a bald spot showing on her head! Now, after the sun came out, she has been pecking in the mud and her head feathers are still limp and now they are muddy...

Got an EGG! I have 4 chickens that are 27 weeks old and three of them have been laying regularly for 3-4 weeks. Today, I got a fourth eggs! My Polish was clucking and barking and setting in the nest box off and on all day yesterday, then today....Ta Dah: UPDATED: Added this shot of her back...

I am considering buying the Cascade feed. I have a minimun purchase of $50.00 to get free drop ship from Azure Standard. I will have to buy two bags. I'm affraid to buy that much for my 6 chickens in case they do not like the taste and the fact it is mash. Anyone have any experience? Looking...

My hens live in a run, and my property consists mostly of pine needles. I would like the health benifits of grass fed livestock and I am wondering if anyone has any resources of what is best to feed to emulate a pasture raised chicken (for healthy eggs). I don't like the idea they are eating...

Voted roo, but now her head has filled in and her tail filled in so she doesn't have the handing feathers that looked like tail feathers. See some new pictures on this post and a picture of her egg!!!: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=4966357#p4966357 Taking another...

I finally have all the chickens together and after one week all is well! They are now (2) 10week olds and (4) 21 week old. I split the run and when the little ones were 5 weeks old, they went into the split run using a large dog crate for a coop (with roosts). At 9 weeks old, we built a...