Articles by tfpets
I find interesting tidbits while browsing around. Things I did not know, and I want to remember:
Nicarbazin is an anticoccidial drug that reduces reproductive performance when it's inadvertentlyadded to layer or breeder diets at normal anticoccidial levels. The yolk membranes are...
Its all about the Eggs!
Thats why I have started getting so many chickens, for those pretty eggs!!
So when I know for sure who done it, I'll post a pic of the Breed/Hen and their egg!
Crele Penedesenca 1/09/09
Crele Penedesenca Egg 1/09/09
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The Middle...
We Live on 3 Three Acres, Frankie and I have Four boys,
Our Family: Tina (46) Frankie (32) Jeremy (26) my birth son, Charles (18) our 3rd adopted sibling of James and Paul, James (11) our 1st adopted sibling of Charles and Paul, Paul (9) our 2nd adopted sibling of James and Charles...
Our Bantam Moderns
We were lucky enough to meet a great person who was awesome enough to let us become people who are owned by Bantam Moderns. We currently have 2 Roosters, Peanut and Enchilada, and 4 Hens, Duck, Muriel, Kiwi, and Anita. Everyone except Anita is a Brown Breasted Red Modern...
10x12 Dog Kennels Can Fly!
Our design is great for having the water run off of in a storm, they held up beautifully in that respect! The winds up here were blowing in gusts up to 90+ mph, slamming into the house and coops without mercy. The insides stayed dry, with mild air flowing through...
TFPETS PLACE
FAMILY, FUN, AND POULTRY ON 3 ACRES IN THE FOOTHILLS
JOIN US IN OUR HOBBY AS WE CARE FOR AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL CHICKENS THAT SHARE THEIR LIVES WITH US!
Chickens are fun. Mine like to play dress up, and pose as mustaches or hats.
There are neat mixes.
There are...
Marans Egg Color Scale
Economic Qualities (approved 7/26/10)
The Marans is a general purpose fowl for production of both meat and eggs. The breed is most famous for its large, dark chocolate-russet eggs, but it is also known for the fine flavor of its meat. Color of skin, white; color of egg...
RIP COOKIE - PASSED AWAY AT 13 YEARS OLD, DIED PEACEFULLY IN THE FRONT YARD, RESTING IN THE MORNING SUN. 6/03/09
Goats in a tub
Call Ducks taking a dip in the pool
Mouse taking a nap
Big Sweetie having a snack with the chickens
Big Sweetie taking a Dirt Bath - Just like the chickens!!!
Marans
Who would have imagined? Pets are just one of my things. I take them very seriously though. I have a large flock of with a variety of chickens. Then, along came Marans! As I am beginning to find out, there are many different schools of thought about these great birds - and strong...