Recent content by BuckeyeAmy69

Very cool! Thanks for sharing! I love the way these birds look. Their eyes are so expressive.

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I REALLY like BRs. They are so full of personality! I don't have any this year because my space is dedicated to other breeds. They will always be one of my favorites. The best rooster I ever had was a BR and when he died I planted a tree for him and even buried him under the tree. The hen that...

Sounds like she really likes you! I occasionally have a pullet that behaves this way. They are special and I never forget those unique relationships even after they're gone. I had a PBR that was extremely fond of me and if I didn't pick her up for a cuddle she would BITE my leg, hard enough to...

I'm also seeing all pullets. Troublemakers for sure!

That looks like the chalaza with a few tiny meat spots attached. The chalaza is what suspends the yolk in the center of the egg. Perfectly safe to eat. The meat spots are bits of tissue that come from the hen's reproductive tract. Usually you see that in older hens' eggs, but I've got a 5 month...

Australorps! They lay large eggs. Can't go wrong with them. I've read that Marans are also excellent broodies. I'll find out next year when mine come of age.

Fencing is the way to go. Chickens LOVE mulch.

Looks like a modified pea comb. Liesl is beautiful and I love her name!

Sassy chickens are right up my alley, which is why I love my Buckeyes!

It is widely recommended here that you keep your chickens on "all flock" or grower throughout their lives, offering oyster shell as a supplement in a separate container. The higher protein is good for them and the formula is the same except the layer feed has calcium added. Once I learned about...

I can see that on #1 too but it's so young. I would just keep watching them! You know what to look for. :)

What are you feeding them? They tend to only eat oyster shell if they need it.

I noticed that too! I'm not sure what they are. They could be mixes. :confused:

That is really cool! I've never seen anything like it!