Recent content by Padfoot417

Well we were in the process of thinning the flock anyway because we're preparing to move out of state. We had found homes for most of them and these last 3 were waiting another week while we treated them for mites, a friend was going to take them and the whole coop set up and whatnot. We used to...

Hey all. This morning we went out to a pretty gruesome scene...the last 3 of our hens were all laying dead in the run. Plenty of feathers laying around, chunks of skin, the whole 9 yards. I just want to identify the predator, I'm thinking weasel/mink/something of that nature only because there...

Do you use the kind for dogs or is something else safer? I only know of the kinds for dogs and cats I'm not sure of anything else

Hey all just a quick question on mite control. It's definitely just plain old red mites, but I was wondering the best method for getting them off birds? Is something like dusting with Diatom the best way? Or are other powders/dusts any better? I've been doing some research, just wondering...

Oh geez...thank you so much I'll pass this along right away thank you so much!!

Hey all, I'm posting this for a friend as we're both very worried and confused. Her little D'uccle roo has taken a turn for the worst out of nowhere and isn't doing very well. I've never seen anything like this so I'm not sure how to help her treat him, hoping someone here can help! She has him...

Does anyone know anyone in the Worcester County area who might be interested??

Hey all, I very sadly have to give up my flock and I'm looking for a good home take them. They range in age from 1-3 years and are all laying. I've got 6 hens and 4 roosters, but I'm willing to rehome them in smaller groups; they don't have to go all together. I've got varying breeds, colors...

Hey all, I've got a tiny cockerel and I'm wondering just what he could be. The thing is he's only 2 months old, and has been crowing since he was about 7 weeks. He was out of a box of "assorted bantams", so I don't have much of a lead on what he is! I thought at first,once he started changing...

I apologize you took it that way but yeah I'm very upset that this had to happen to KJ and yes maybe I am being more critical than I think. I'm very heart broken over this little bird, as stupid as I knew it was to get attached he was still my little buddy. I guess I'm upset because I know I...

Yes, they are, and I know that's rapidly becoming the issue. When they were about 2 weeks old I said they should probably start limiting their food consumption, but unfortunately that went by the wayside, I know they're busy people so it's not like I can blame them for forgetting. I don't like...

Okay let me get this straight, my neighbors are my friends and I'm trying to help them because I'm the only other person they know who has chickens. I know a bit about meat birds, but not enough to want to have any, I feel it's not worth the heart ache. Secondly, how I feel about the food isn't...

They aren't even 4 weeks yet, so are on starter/grower. It's Dumor, I hate that particular brand because I feel it's cheap, but they aren't my birds.

Hey all, my neighbors have started raising chickens for the first time, ad they went with 6 egg layers and 6 Cornish crosses. The Cornish were doing great, up until now. I went to look at them today, and my favorite (naturally) KJ, was flipped on his back, dead. After reading through the forums...

Hey all, I've got an issue with a rooster and I hope somebody will know what in the world is going on! Ted isn't even my rooster, but he's been hanging around and I've just been giving him a safe place at night. Yesterday I went to open the door for the flock and turn on the light... I took him...