We've been raising these birds for years. Aside from a tendency to heat intolerance, the biggest downside to this breed is the HUGE amount of poop they produce - think turds the size of golf...
We love our Bantam La Fleche. The La Fleche are a rare French breed that can be difficult to find here in the US. They're shiny black plumage and unique V-comb make them stand out at the...
I love mine, my oldest pullet gets bullied a lot by my other girls; so when I come out she runs up to me and sits there until I pick her up. I am a little worried that my roo will be evil.. I...
These birds have been the foundation of our flock. They have stood up to the arid Colorado weather here which means cold winters, hot summers and not much rain so no many plants or bugs. Very...
Acquired these two girls from someone who wasn't supposed to have them in the city. They were still pullets. They lay one egg every other day between the two of them. Have not noted them to be...
Born yesterday. I guess the boys took care of "Family Planning" before they were shipped off from the farm. I think the other 3 girls are pregnant too.
NPIP Certified-115 Chickens (50 chicks), 13 Geese (12 gosling), 19 BR Turkeys (5 poults), 7 Rabbits, 60 Muscovy Duck, 29 Guineas (15 keets), 9 Peafowl, 8 Sheep, 1 Goat and pea, turkey and guinea eggs cooking in the incubator.
Born yesterday. I guess the boys took care of "Family Planning" before they were shipped off from the farm. I think the other 3 girls are pregnant too.
Boy or girl? If it's a girl and you are looking to get rid of her, then let me know! I need some more grass mowers
Silkies, Sebastopol Geese, Peking Ducks, 6 Katahdin Sheep, German Shepherd, and a Yellow Lab.
Day from h-ll here at work; just glad to be home, got my precious Mal home from the vet & gradually getting over the anesthesia, just trying to stay quiet & cool here.
10 laying hens, 7 Welsummer chicks, 6 Cuckoo Marans chicks, 7 peacocks, 3 guineas, 3 dogs, 2 "official" cats & 2 more who just showed up & stayed, 1 green parakeet & 1 retired-but-stays-busy husband!