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My chickens have been free-ranged for years, but the coyotes and raccoons lately have been devastating to my flock, despite live traps. I have begun to keep them in the coop and run, 12 chickens (4 being bantams) in a 16x20 area. Since they are no longer free-ranging, I would like to make sure...

Just a heads up. My daughter bought some white silkies from a couple in Bush last week. They apparently were sick and just not showing signs yet. The next day they were sneezing and looking drowsy. Unfortunately, it had already started to spread. Half my flock is sick now. Eyes glued shut with...

Its my experience that people just decide they want birds, so they get them. Most of them think you can just throw out bread or corn for food. I have tried to talk to them more before they come buy them and even have a print out with food and housing info, etc. I've had several people that I've...

I am trying to find a roo for my girls. I live in Covington, LA. Please PM me with picture and price. Thanks.

This was meant as a reply to an earlier post but ended up here. Keep an eye on craigslist. They usually announce the monthly chicken swap there. The swap is at O'Keefe's Feed in Covington. Usually some interesting stuff there.

Does anyone know where to get bulk feed in SE La, as close to Covington area as possible? Getting too big to buy bags now :) Also, I'm looking for a female Nubian goat, adult or baby. Not looking for papers and all for breeding, just a personal milk goat. If you have one for sale or know...

Good morning everyone. I have a question about feed. I was considering mixing my own layer mash, but am unsure where to get all of the base ingredients. Anyone know where I can buy that type of thing in my area? I'm in Covington.

I'd definitely appreciate it. I need to get them out of here one way or another.

Kuntrygirl, I don't really know what happened with the Hyde plant. Someone in my homeschool group told me the place had reopened and she thought they were doing chicken. I am going crazy over here. I only got meaties because I found a place in Independence that did poultry. Now that the birds...

Hey all :) I was told that the old Hyde meat packing plant reopened under another name and they are processing fowl now. Anyone happen to know what the new name is?

I have 18 meat chickens that I bought with my husband's understanding that he wouldn't have to butcher them. I had found a place in Independence that processed them. Now that my chickens are ready, the place has been closed temporarily due to "problems". If anyone has info on a processing place...

There's a chicken swap in Covington this Sunday at O'Keefe's starting at 8am, if thats what you meant by "meet".

I have 15 Buckeyes that I am selling. They are 4 months old. It is a mixed run. I am not looking to split them up, mainly because I dont have time right now to meet with multiple people. If you dont want to go through the hassle of raising day-olds, this is the way to go. Pickup is in Covington...

You're right, I would have gladly paid for the express shipping if it'd been offered. I'll mention it to him in my next email.

They were day-olds. Time in shipping was over 3 days though.