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Take an old cotton blanket that has a lot of what i call "frizzies" on it and lay it down on the ground. Walk around the area a little bit to stir up the hoppers. When they land on it their hooked legs get caught, making them sitting ducks.

...sorry. Thought i added that when i updated my profile. Anyway, i live in Bedford, IN.

Im interested in getting 10-15 straight run delaware chicks. Must be from gentle, mild mannered parents that preferrably lay those jumbo eggs that I've heard about Pickup would be most desirable, but I would be ok with paying for shipping if reasonable and if the seller is comfortable with it...

I dont think that wyandottes get broody, at least thats what i read on some of the chicken breed charts.

Quote: Thank you for the tip. My mother-in-law suggested mixing vanilla extract with water and spraying that like repellant. I'll try that first and if that doesnt work, which i doubt it will, ill be after some permethrin concentrate.

Due to the monsoon-like rain in our area this year, the gnats are out of control!I am currently in the stages of constructing my coop and yesterday i was nearly carried off by these suckers. Im not a squeemish person or anything but when they fly in your eyes and face it makes it very difficult...

Thanx!

Well actually read that fact about orpingtons in the byc breed descriptions, but i suppose everyone has different experiences. Thanks for the info!

Hi all. I am currently in the latter planning stages of getting some chickens. Ive been researching different breeds for a while now that will suit my purposes and ive narrowed them down to new hamp, orpington, and delaware. I want a good dp breed that has great meat properties and lays really...

ok great,thanx for the tips

I just got through planting a bunch of sunflowers in my garden for myself and possibly for the chickens for some extra protein and cheap feed:D I was wondering if i would have to de-hull the seeds before feeding it to them. I wouldnt think it would hurt them to swallow the seeds whole, but im...

I wouldn't take a chance, that could really screw up their digestive system.