Recent content by daffy428

Does anyone out there have a regular collie( like Lassie) not a border collie that is good with their chickens? I know that dogs can be one of the chickens' worst predators, but I was wondering about training dogs to be protectors and friends of chickens, and specifically collies...

Great pictures! I just can't get over how they change DAILY!! Mine will be 5 weeks old this week!

I am in Rockingham County, I have eleven 4 1/2 week old pullets(hopefully!) they just went from brooder to coop 2 days ago and are doing well. 3RIR, 2BA, 2BO, 2BR, 1 GLW and 1 SLW. I ordered them as day old chicks from Healthy Chicks and More, and they are very healthy. It has been so much...

I bought some ACV with the Mother in it at Walmart in the aisle with all the other kinds of vinegar, etc. I was happily surprised! I have had my 11 chicks on it since day one( they are now 3 weeks old and growing like crazy!):D

They are already starting to pick at the edges between the paper towel and the wall of the brooder to flip the pine shaving around... They are fun to watch!

I just received 11 very healthy chicks from Healthy Chicks and More. They are all eating and drinking well. I currently have paper towel down on the brooder floor, but since they have caught on to the food thing, can I switch it over to pine shavings even though it is just the first day?? I am...

I am new to BYC and am wanting to start a flock soon, but I am learning all I can before I begin. I also need to get a coop ready. I live in the Shenandoah valley of Virginia, and was wondering if getting day old chicks in November would be too late in the season... should I just wait until...