Recent content by ErieSpurs

They start off small, but will catch up over time.

It looks just like my light brahma. Up until last week, I assumed the hatchery sent me the wrong bird because its color was so unlike any light brahma I have ever seen. it's feathers are now starting to come in and its clear that its a light brahma. It just seems that it will have a lot more...

Quote: I wouldn't worry about that. Guineas work together to kill snakes. They move much faster than you would think. You could just get a few guineas and house them with your chickens, no need to build another run around the cage. Also I've heard that geese can be used to deter snakes.

Many snakes rattle their tails when in a defensive posture. It is probably a black rat snake or a racer - both nonvenomous.

Quote: +1 Better safe than sorry when it comes to poults. Keets are generally more active than chicks, so make sure you have plenty of room.

Quote: Generally Yes. Usually they will give you credit for your next order, the problem is you have to place another order.

We just drove an hour to pick up our chicks from Meyer Hatchery here in Ohio. Definitely worth the trip. Even picked up a few extras they had (the extras are Blue Andalusians). I've had ducks and geese shipped twice before from Ideal and only lost 1. If I had my choice I would always pick them...

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Quote: It is probably a fisher. Search youtube, their are some videos with the screams they make.

Can you get a closeup shot of the legs as well? It kinda looks like a rooster at first glance. The bantam looks like a female buff brahma, but I can't be sure without a clearer picture.

At first glance they look like Old English Game Bantams.

Quote: Not a stupid question. You probably just got them confused with Araucanas (the ones with ear peduncles that look like earrings, no tail feathers, blue eggs). They have a lethal gene and you end up with a lot of unhatched eggs if you mate a two-earringed Araucana with another pure...

Quote: +1 Many humidifiers recommend using distilled water because it lacks minerals. Bottled water has minerals added for flavor.

For ducks that feed on fish (mergansers) people add pond fish food to their feed for extra protein. You can find these pellets at most TSC or farm stores. I assume you could do the same with chickens. You could also try grinding acorns if you have some nearby oak trees.

Quote: I was just about to suggest this. .38 Special don't kick too bad, and the ammo is cheap. IMHO heavier guns may be more awkward to carry around, but it does reduce the recoil. Just something to think about. Remember that guns don't really lose their value much. If you purchase one...