I have a portable building with a lofted roof that serves as my bird barn. It has a couple of small windows in the back, but not enough for good natural light - so my husband put electrical wiring in place and added some bright ceiling lights inside. It has worked out really well. My birds are...
Welcome to the fun! I am also from central Indiana. I have been raising poultry for over a decade now ... would be happy to answer questions and offer moral support if ever you need.
OhikiDonna - nice to hear from another person who has Ohiki! I apologize for the delayed response. I'm going to attach a couple of documents for your reference that outline the Standard of Perfection for the breed. Please don't hesitate to ask me questions. I will be happy to be of whatever help...
I had a friend who lost the majority of her flock to a mink attack that occurred during the day - while she was away running errands. I hope you catch the little culprit soon!
Any suggestions welcome: I have left Facebook and won’t be going back. I raise Ohiki and American Longtails. I presently have some adult birds I would like to rehome (reasonably priced) but don’t know my way around here very well yet. I am thinking about doing some Craigslist ads — do people...
Is this you, Janet? Birdie, here — I’ve dumped Facebook and am trying to reconnect with bird friends via BYC. Trying to get the hang of things on this site — it’s been a long while since I have been active here.