Recent content by Arbutus Peregrine

I love mine equally so far!! All friendly and gorgeous eggs!! Both breeds were very flighty for me until point of lay. At 6 months they are settled, confident and happy. None seem super noisy but maybe the Isbars are a bit quieter. What did you decide on?

My 3 girls (Isbars/Silverruds) are 6 months old and sooooooo sweet!!! They were very flighty and independent... not at all wanting to be touched. Then at about 5 months, the hormones kicked in, I guess, and they got so cuddly! Just gorgeous, gentle, still independent in a smart way, and so fun...

When my bantam Cochins aren’t broody... they lay huge eggs with the biggest yolks!! It’s amazing. They come in at 1.5 oz! My Dutch and Rosecomb Bantams lay eggs between 0.95-1.16 ozs typically. The other day I couldn’t believe it when one of my Dutch laid a 1.34 oz egg. I watched her do it or I...

We are experiencing the worst air quality in the world today here in Portland, Oregon due to wildfires ... not something to brag about. My chickens are hanging in there and I’ve given them loads of extra trreats...but I’m wondering if there’s more I can do? Thinking about soaking herbs for...

Did you ever get an answer? And how’d she do? I have a FBCM pullet who is very similar to yours. I hope yours had a happy life🐓🐓🐓

What breed is Tiny? She looks like my Dutch bantams! They are lap-sitters, too!

I got my chickens after not having dogs for a few years and really missing having a higher-maintenance pet. My cats are just way too easy! I couldn't commit to a dog at this point-- maybe in a few years I'll be ready-- so I got a bunch of Bantams July 2019. This Spring I got a bunch of Large...

I have a question about the temperament of this breed. I've had my Bantams a little over a year now and have found that some are definitely more aggressive and bossy than others. Because I keep them in a mixed flock and they are just pets, I don't want to get breeds that are going to feel...

Do you have any video? I can search online too. Did you originally mean that I should tube feed the fluids? Thanks so much for your help! I’m heartened that the little guy seems to have responded positively to the tube feeding. I don’t want him to suffer. If it’s time to euthanize, I’m ready...

I’ve only ever given sub q to horses, goats, dogs, cats...

Should I be giving him subcutaneous fluids?

How do I know when his crop is too full to feed him more? I've been skipping a feeding if his crop feels half-full. I'm scared of him aspirating.

Thanks a million!!

Thank you!!!

I've rehomed a lot of cockerels with Craigslist. Post a lot of photos--especially of you holding the cockerel. People want to get a friendly rooster. Tell a little story about him and personalize him in the ad. Give him a name if you don't have one yet. It is very hard to find good homes for...