Recent content by wilderonce

Hi, I have 10 six week old Dominique chicks. My issue is one of the largest chicks doesn't seem to be feathering properly. Still half covered in pin "fluff" feathers and on the the wing near the body(the most sharp curve of the top of the wing) there is nothing. No feathers, just bare spots...

Thank you for the info! I will check for pin feathers. I really hope that they are not aged out. I would prefer to believe that the people from who we purchased were honest in our dealings. This was an important first step for us in creating our new farmstead. Would be a shame to be scammed!

Purchased six 1yr old, supposably laying, two moths ago. Purchased two Ameraucana at same time. The Ameraucanas are producing an egg every other day. The Buffs --NOTHING! They have a new coop, a 10x10 yard and are allowed to free range. We are providing recommended laying pellets with...

Thanks Everyone! I'm glad to hear that this is a common issue and will strive to be a little more patient with my expectations. (Not one of my strong suits!) Am really enjoying watching our new girls and planning out our new self sufficient, sustainable lifestyle.

Just purchased 6 Buff Orpingtons & 2 Ameracaunas 11 days ago. All were said to be 11-12 months & laying. Got 3 eggs(2 brown, 1 green) 2nd day. Since then have had 2 more green and 1 brown. Seems 6 eggs in 11 days by 8 hens is a little light production for hens of this age. Is this normal...

Thanks! Don't know why I didn't think of MSDS. I worked for years in an industry that used them all the time. Will talk to him & research data. Not sure why this particular spray traveled so far. It usually doesn't come this far into yard & there is practically no wind today. Perhaps he...

Just built new coop & purchased 8 <1yr old hens, 2 days ago. 6 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Ameraucanas. My neighbor just sprayed his 100 acre apple orchard. With what I don't know but probably this early in the season some type of oil based spray. Used one of those high pressure sprayers and a cloud...