Recent content by megans meadow

This guys offspring needs to go. Their starting to bicker a bit so I need to get rid of 4 or 5 of his boys. I live in Bedford County, Virginia and YOU have to pick up in person. Contact me and I'll be happy to provide photos of all.

This guys offspring needs to go. Their starting to bicker a bit so I need to get rid of 4 or 5 of his boys. I live in Bedford County, Virginia and YOU have to pick up in person. Contact me and I'll be happy to provide photos of all.

Quote: Well, one of the problems is that the hen is....moody...I got her fairly recently and shes not too sure of me yet....Do i still move her as well, and how?..Also...the coop is not entirly secure yet. Will i need to worry about them falling out of the nest?...can I bring them inside...

ok...hen is NOT in the coop...shes behind my propane tank...sitting on 19 eggs....at least 1 hatched yesterday.....i have a box inside with heat lamp, water, food and sawdust.....what now?...she gonna freak if i grab them?...do i wait?...do i bring her inside with em?...argggggggggggg

Quote: ROFLMAO

Quote: ok...my next question ....Do I move the newly hatched chicks to a safe place inside (already have a spot/box ready for them) with...or without the hen?

ok...Heres the situation. Im new to chickens and dont really have a clue as to whats going on. I have 1 roo and 1 chicken...A few weeks ago, the chicken left the coop (free ranging) and decided to make a nest between a fence and my propane tank. 19 eggs. I havent wanted to move her until my...

Quote: wow...I have to admit, im surprised at ya'lls reaction....I thought he was pretty as well but it seems I may have something special....lol...I and he both, would be honored if you used him as a model. Im sort of at a loss as to what to do with him now....Given ya'lls suggestion, I...

Quote: yes...my 12yo daughter named him peanut butter...and that was only after i told her she couldnt call him "extra-crispy"

Ohhhh...I cant tell him hes a mutt....i'll go with leghorn mix....lol...Hes actually kinda cool....he isnt fond of being caught....but has no problem following me around in the yard and hanging out while im doing stuff

Hello, Im new to chickens and was given this guy and two hens. The hens are apparently RI Reds as told to me by the former owner but he never mentioned the roo. I have the basics down but the breeds, not so much. His name is "peanut butter"....and he was given to me by the operator of...