Recent content by SebastHen

Found some in Friendly feed store - thanks everyone

Long ago my grocer had a machine where I could get one for .25, but I can't find any now :( I just got my first 3 eggs :celebrate, from 2 Orpingtons. They are perfectly gorgeous and the color of this text. They were all together, right next to the nests, so I want to remedy that soon. I...

Very interesting thread! I just got my newborn chicks a week ago & a jay is stalking them ever since I first let them out on the grass in a covered cage. I went in the house for a minute, and when I came out the smallest chick was at the feet of this jay. Now, several days later, I won't put...

I agree about needing more info, including your location. I like to have themes, my 3 now have a "Sopranos" women theme. I like Native American names, but you might not if not in U.S. Other themes: Disney (Thumper, Bambi, Pinocchio..) Old-fashioned: Ethel, Mabel, Edith...

I have 3 new chicks & there is a Steller's jay stalking them. Very bold & clever. When they're getting fresh air, even though they're in cage, they're not safe - jay got in the converted dog cage; luckily chicks got out same cage & were safe. Now I don't let them out of sight for more than 30...

It will also help to sponge her gently with tepid/cool water. I saved a bunny one time from heat stroke. Hang in there; I know it feels awful

Hello! I'm glad to see someone from Sonoma County. I am in Sebastopol. Do you mind my asking where you & your chickens are located?

I am certainly being a lot more careful, & on the lookout for jays especially. We are out on the porch today, but not in the open, we are on my small back porch & if I even have to go to the bathroom I will drag them inside with me. Amazingly, she shows no signs at all; I don't even know which...

First, please don't scold me as I feel horrible about this, but also very grateful. I just got 3 chicks, about a week old. 1 Ameracauna and 2 Buff Orpingtons. It was a beautiful day yesterday, so I thought I would treat them to a little sunshine & fresh air. I have a nice sturdy dog crate that I...

I had 6 backyard chickens some years ago, but my neighbor complained about them getting in her yard. So, now I am looking for hens that don't like to travel around so much. I was thinking Orpington, from my online research so far. I would also like an Easter egger. I am only going to have...