Recent content by IslandChiks

Not all "pay-offs" can be measured in dollars and cents. I'm sure your family (and the chickens) love you for it.

What does Joel Salatin know about people who have to live in an apartment complex? As far as being so almighty, Joel didn't even start his own farm, his parents gave it to him. There is a disconnect, yes, but that is not the fault of the individual. No one should be critisized for his place in...

So you think I am fat and lazy because I won't murder my food? Sorry to offend you.

It is perfectly OK to water bath can it because the tomatos will be acidic enough. Make sure you wash the tomato well then for flavor add lime,salt,cilantro and at least one tablespoon of Heinz apple cider vinegar per qt. (be careful about using off-brand vinegars as they are often watered...

I'm 63 years old and have never killed an animal nor would I ever want to. I keep chickens for the eggs. I do eat meat but like someone else to do the killing. It is just that I don't like it. If I am ever hungry and need to kill to eat I would, but I just don't need to and don't want to. I hope...

Welcome I have had Black Australorpe and loved them They are egg laying machines right up there with Rhode Island Reds. They are friendly and a real joy to have in the yard. I don't have any experience with Sussex or Dominique. I have had Black Australorpe and have 6 now, 4 Rhode Island Reds, 8...

Personally I think you are trying to make it way too complicated. Maybe you see all these gorgeous coops here and think you need one, you don't. In fact I wouldn't build anything until you keep chickens for a while and are sure you like them. I would invest the least amount of money possible...

I was thinking Delaware too for meat. I am afraid I will love them too much to eat

Don't know about WA but there is a new one in Gervais Oregon and you can go to the hatchery to pick up chicks. It is called Farwest Hatchery 503-266-2566 and they have a website www.farwesthatchery.com

Is she eating and drinking? If not feed with an eye dropper.

Thanks for your answer. I have 14 pullets that haven't started to lay yet so I'm happy to have a better idea what to expect.

I'm in Onalaska which is 10 miles east of I-5 on Highway 508 just a little South of Chehalis WA. Just moved back from Hawaii and was so lucky to find this five acres for a real good price. I am hoping to buy the place, I love it here. 2 Buff Orpingtons, 8 Black Australorp, 2 EE 2 unidentified...