My friend who is a HS biology teacher is thinking of incorporating chicken hatching (I think it might have something to do with me) as part of the vertebrate unit. What have people done as HS -appropriate level projects? She knows nothing about chickens, but is open to the idea. I am her...
I am looking to get a used TX-6, but it needs a new heating coil and water bottle. I found both these parts readily available, but the fix-up will cost an additional $50 without shipping. Any alternate items that I can sub in? As of the moment, I am not even sure if the TX-6 is operable, I will...
Meet "Tails" He was sleeping like that and the flash woke him. Though he was a "free" puppy, I've already spend over $1k on vet, training, grooming and toys. He's my third dog, so I'm not truly a novice.
He's about 13 months old, and is the result of an unspayed mutt + some neighbors Border...
This is for Coturnix quail...
I recently introduced one male to a group of 6 females. They are in a rabbit hutch with 1/2"x1" wire floor and 1"x1" wire sides on 3 sides and plywood on one side. They also have a little wooden shelter inside as well. Today, I found one of my females battered with...
The stinky meaties are 2 weeks old today. I've been keeping them inside - wondering if now is a good time to move em out!
My nights are about 55-60 F, daytime averaging 75-80 F (sunny California). They don't seem to need a heat lamp at all inside, even since last week.
Should I transition...
These girls would eat anything else (my toes included) other than their starter crumbles. I'm very tempted to switch to layer pellets, though I know it's early but they don't have any grower pellets that are organic! They refuse to eat the 'fines', which unfortunately is what most of the...
I read through the forum & have determined it's likely vitamin deficiency causing this since it was a recent development. I will be purchasing Poly-Vi-Sol, but not sure of the best way to administer.
How much to put in water, for all (even with those not showing symptoms)?
or
Dropping it...
My sister/bf/friends found a black bunny last night outside a Safeway. They only picked it up since it looked domesticated, well fed, and friendly.
Unfortunately I'm not around right now to get a picture - all I know it's solid black, upright medium sized ears. I will be back hopefully tomorrow...
I 'narrowed' it down to two that I THINK it could be. I can't get better pictures - they're not mine.
Broiler or NH Red? They are pretty much even colored on the top, yellow-ish on the bottom. One supposedly has a 'splayed leg'
These were peanuts for ducks (7 of them).
Thanks!
I recently moved to a somewhat work in progress single family home, with a large yard. It IS a fixer upper and various things are in need of repair, which I am slowly tackling. First major visible project - weeding out the large yard, fixing the run down (but usuable shed), and fence. I do not...
I love the mumbo-jumbo lingo that they use. It's ultimately VERY confusing and if I lived across the border in San Jose, I KNOW I could have 6 pullets enclosed at minimum of 15 ft away from anyone else's house (and end of discussion).
This is what I get.... for a single family home.
The...
Located in the SF Bay Area (south bay).
I am looking to get a few (2-6) brown egg layers, organic if possible. I was thinking of adopting Easter castaways, but can't seem to find any. Or at least, local shelters don't list them.
Does anyone know where I can get some locally for a reasonable...