Recent content by dogfool

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I have a girl that is laying eggs the size of goose eggs, they have w/ jumbo full eggs in them? never had a 3 yolker yet, but... I think that is cool!

I have 2 week old chicks that look a lot like yours, I have 12 girls and 1 roo, had one in the beginning die, but all the rest are very healthy and silly. This is a really fun thing, I have not had chickens before we also picked up 4 laying hens, we love them and they lay great, one green egger...

I would go to court and recommend to the judge that these kids get counseling, such behavior is a sign of sociopathic behavior, whats next doing harm to children? peers? school shooting? Get a lawyer and prosicute the crap out of them!

Has any one ever used diatomaceous earth on their chickens? I am new to chickens haven't really got any pests yet but was wondering for future use ?

Has anyone ever used diatomaceous earth for the control of fleas, lice or mites? I am wondering if you can use it to control pests on chickens?I know you can on dogs and cats, you can also spread it around your yard to control fleas and ticks,( I may use guinea's instead however for that) just...

I picked up 2,1yr. old hens yesterday, have them housed very temporarily in a x lg. dog crate at night, and fenced in a 8 ft area during the day, we have build the frame for a 3x4 house with 2 nesting boxes and a 10'by3' run this will be completed today. My husband wants to get 2 more laying...

I am so glad to have this forum, I am getting my coop ready and have a nesting pair of Bald Eagles on my property, if I cover the run with deer netting will this deter the eagles? I am also thinking about putting up a human like scarecrow, next to their run, any thoughts?

That was a question I had as a newby to chickens but, well answered guys, I laughed pretty hard!

I thought I was a going a little over board with my first stash of 12 hens, 1 roo but you guys make me wonder if I got enough !This is a great forum!

Good Morning everyone, spring is here in west central Wisconsin, I am looking forward to getting to know you and get great chicken raising tips as I am new to this! I do dog rescue, have 5 of my own and 1 foster, live on a small hobby farm and am now taking on chickens!I have a grown son, my...

Hello, everyone, I am studying up to have a small flock of about 12 birds, layers, or multi purpose birds. I am in west central Wi any body know of a good hatchery in the area, the local farm supply orders from McMurray, I have heard some not so good things about them, I want barred rocks and...