Recent content by Gramma G

Oh happy day! Our long awaited first egg arrived. My Buff Orpingtons, born on July6th, have presented me with our first egg. No one could wipe the smile off my face all day.

I am fairly new to chicken raising, but I would not do this. I use non-potable water (from a rain barrel) that my DH made, for cleaning in and around the coop. But for drinking, I will continue to lug water from a clean POTABLE source, until we can afford to run a line to the coop. Just my...

Thank you for your kind offer to help with my anticipated purchase of Muscovy ducklings. We are currently at work excavating a pond in back of our home. I do a lot of research prior to purchase of any animals. My biggest stumbling block regarding these ducklings is our climate. We get very...

Darren, Nice to "meet" you. I am interested in getting Muscovies (& Cayuga) ducklings in the Spring. Would welcome your advice and experience with this breed. Any problems with your cold weather? What type of housing are you using?

Hope you enjoy your new chickens (when you get them) as much as I do. I have so much fun just watching them. I am a first time chicken owner, and there is a learning curve. But SOOO worth it.

Finally got my first chicks in July of 2010. 25 buff orpington (straight run pullets). Now at 16 wks of age and having a blast with them, I actually laugh out loud at times. Also a free chick, a beautiful rooster, unknown breed. We are in Central (northern) NY. I found this forum on google...