Agreed! I ordered 25 Buff Orpingtons (22f / 3m), and opted for the bonus rare breed. 27 chicks arrived, happy and healthy. They sent an extra Male (I should have known -_-) to compensate for any that may not make the first few days, and the rare breed: a brown furry-foot (cochin or brahma?)...
Wonderful article! I've always had such problems with predators, ground and air, even though my backyard is nicely fenced in. I came across this article and a few others and realized this is normal, but also that my chickens didn't have enough indoor space and protection, even as free-ranging...
When I came across this thread I got so excited. All this happening right down the road! I will be unable to attend this Spring gathering, but I do look forward to showing up to later events, as I'm sure there will be more and they will only grow in reputation. Take lots of pictures and brag...
The very inspiration for my own. Love it, though I may find a way to add wheels. Added an extra wall and hinged a side to open for access to the newly created room for cleaning, and a 7 & 8 year old painted it, but it's a simple cheap easy creation...
He's a fairly large bird, here are shots of him standing next to my RIR (nearly 1 year old) and another shot of him near (a yard or two from) my basset hound (full grown), I think he stands as tall as the dog, about up to my knees, I'd guess.
Yeah, Mutts are just fine for decorating my...
This is my rooster. He was a gift from a friend a year or so ago because he was getting picked on. Since I just started here at BYC, I decided this would be a good question to ask. I'm somewhat novice when it comes to recognizing different types of breeds, colors, combs, etc. Anyone know off the...
And yet ANOTHER biddy from North Carolina. Here's my story <Wayne's World dream sequence - duddledu>:
I came across my first future chicken while helping film a movie that contained animals by way of a local animal wrangler. After the outdoor scene, we packed up and the wrangler was about to...
Welcome, from Shelby, NC! We were selling land fairly recently, but most of it is sold now, all that's left is a large 38 acre plot (1/3 woods, 2/3 field), may be a bit much for retirement. Good luck with the leasing, I hope it works out! Chickens are worth the wait.
We had to ask ourselves this same question, especially since we got an older dog. We read tons of things online, from muzzles to shock collars. I can't imagine needing those, and luckily we were in a position where all it took was a little time with the dog, some scolding or a pop when she...
I saw the thread and had to go out take a picture of our Basset Hound, Daisy Mae, watching over the chickens. It took her a while to get used to chickens. We got her at two years old and, before we could sit down and teach her, she played a bit too rough with two of our chickens - they are no...