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I am moving and need to rehome my hens. I care for them and would like them to go to a good home. They are just past their first molt and have begun laying again. I would like to let them go in groups of two or three at least. They are used to free ranging at least half of the day, so I...

I just got back from visiting our new home in Boxley Valley. It is amazing country. We'll be moving in June or July when my teaching contract is over for the year. We realized that, logistically, it doesn't make sense to bring our current flock to Arkansas from Virginia (stress on the birds...

WOW! Look at that color..... Gorgeous, Ron!

Agreed. I like #2! He does have the classic look. I also like #1's stance. I'm guessing he's the dominant guy?

I am not too knowledgeable in genetics, and I am completely new to breeding. That guy probably has a lot more experience and practical knowledge than me. I've just been writing about the genetics concepts that I understand from an academic standpoint. Most of the stuff out there is pretty...

This sounds fantastic! I am so excited that there will be such a large, strong flock of EOs on the rise! Oh, no! But ! Some chickens have no manners! I guess the bamboo was just too tasty. It looked fantastic. I hope you do try again! He is a gorgeous guy. I really like his coloring...

Good to know I'm not the only one who had that problem. I figured that, since it smelled like a dead animal (it's a distinctive smell), it was probably populated by the same bacteria that feed on a dead animal. I tossed it into the woods and started with fresh. I love the pumpkin idea. The...

That is very kind of you. Thank you! I'm glad to hear someone else say this. My garage just has a dirt/gravel floor, so critters sometimes dig their way in. For this reason, I keep my FF in my 'mudroom' which is really a little entry room leading to my front door that houses the laundry...

Very cool! Thanks, Ron!

How about the effect of the barring gene dosage? Is there any chance a line could be developed where the males would be lighter on the wheaten base? I have found, like NP, that for the most part, the boys first wing feathers are whiter than the females'. Yeah, I was completely sure Baby was a...

Here are some of the chicks out playing in the sun.

We looked in Maine, actually! We looked very seriously last fall. My husband drove up to look at properties, and I was looking at universities and jobs in the area. The properties we could afford just didn't quite meet the criteria. I was also pretty intimidated by the shortened day length...

IT'S AMAZING! Oh my goodness, I love it! The girls will catch on eventually. You are talented! That took some forethought and artistic skill! I am so impressed.

I know you are right about the cockerels. It's just that my DH gets so attached to the roosters. I'll see how it goes, and maybe he'll be okay if I do it sometime when he isn't home. It's really neat to see how much they are like their parents. Of course, I completely agree with Susan...

x2. I think Baby is female and the Isbar is male. Beautiful chicks, Lawatt! I had five pullets hatched from MD's eggs. I gave three to NP, as you saw, and kept the other two. The two I kept were a redder Marraduna (because my older girl is more blonde) and the very light pullet (because I...