Recent content by LoisAnneMT

I had two senior cats die this past month at ages 15 and 17. I wanted to have Siameses again for the next generation. I mentioned this to a neighbor in passing last week. After church on Sunday, my neighbor dropped off a 5 week old feral kitten that was born under his house. She is a Siamese...

I love this idea. Haven't built the coop yet, still marinating on lots of ideas. Nice clean coop by the way.

I am glad to see this thread get started. I will be starting a new small flock of lavenders after I move, hopefully by fall... Will keep watch in the meantime.

It sounds like your duckling has spraddle legs. It is caused by trying to walk on slick surfaces. If it is an older duckling, check the protein content of his feed. It may need to be reduced. First put paper towels, shavings or some sort of bedding down that will give him traction. Then...

I am still learning about chickens and their care until I can get my own flock started. From all of the material I have read, the general consensus seems to be that if you handle your chicks as much as possible in the early days, they will tame down easier. Apparently there is an imprint...