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  1. cluckiemama

    roundup and chickens.

    I would not spray any pesticide or herbicide anywhere near my chickens. What if there is build up of toxins and chemicals over years? What if there is delayed or long term damage? I would worry about the chicks, but also about my family of egg lovers!
  2. cluckiemama

    30$ 7ft chicken run!

    that's awesome! must make one myself. We've lost too many chickens to hawks and coyotes out here. But they LOVE to free-range. Mostly I keep them in now, and only let them out occasionally for a few hours in the late afternoon or early evening. I can't lose anymore!
  3. cluckiemama

    What food is best for laying

    Our local feed store recommended "Poulin grain - layer" once they graduated out of the chick food. They love it and we get lots of eggs! I also give them treats daily- they love banana, bread, kernels of corn, pasta, watermelon & cantaloupe. It's great fun!
  4. cluckiemama

    First attempt - got a rooster!

    we can't keep roosters either. And even always buying pullets, we do get a few roosters. Ask at your local feed store- our town has a local farmer that takes everyone's roosters! Hope you're loving your chickies!
  5. cluckiemama

    very small egg size in pullet

    do they have yolks? I've gotten some very small, round eggs that have no yolk!
  6. cluckiemama

    Barred Rock Rooster Behavior

    oh no! I love my barred rock- she's a real sweetheart and comes barrelling over to me whenever I go outside. We can't keep roosters, though, :-( the neighbors don't approve! Hope things work out!
  7. cluckiemama

    Please help - dark green under wing & hen-pecked!

    I have 6 new chicks (hatched 5/15/12) and 2 older layers. They've been together for about 2 weeks now. They are together in the coop during the night and free-range in my backyard during the day. I've noticed one of the new chicks is missing a lot of feathers and just found a dark green...
  8. cluckiemama

    Green color on skin under wing

    I have 6 new chicks (hatched 5/15/12) and 2 older layers. One of the chicks is being picked on- many feathers are missing. This morning I noticed a dark green color under a wing! Thank goodness for your posting- I guess it's bruising from the hen-pecking. I'll have to try to keep her away...
  9. cluckiemama

    Two day old chicks - when to put then on shavings?

    I've always done newspaper with my new chicks. It works fine. I change it daily (stinky) and I haven't seen the chicks ever get dirty. They walk around fine- don't seem to slip on it.
  10. cluckiemama

    my chicks!

    Great video! I just got 8 chicks today- 4 of my Crested look just like your yellow chicks!
  11. cluckiemama

    New at this... Chick / coop/ rooster questions

    I have never had a rooster. Am hoping all 8 of my new chicks are female! My neighbors would not appreciate a noisy rooster!
  12. cluckiemama

    Brought our first chickens home today, HELP!!!

    How old are they? Are they warm enough? In the beginning they should be at 90-100 degrees. We just got 8 chickens today, too. They were hatched on 5/14. 4 Brown Leghorns and 4 Crescents. I have them in a box with a heat lamp- I put in a thermometer. They are adorable!
  13. cluckiemama

    Review by '' on item 'Plymouth Rock'

    It's almost funny when I go out in the yard and the chickens come tearing across the yard straight for me! I always have a treat for them. They squat down and love to be held. They love cantaloupe seeds and leftover corn.
  14. cluckiemama

    Pic too blurry to submit, but BEAUTIFUL!

    cute pose1
  15. cluckiemama

    I Miss My Chickens!!

    While I was in the hospital with my son I missed the chickens! I'm so glad his doctors allow the dog and the chickens (in the yard only). They made us get rid of the frog!
  16. cluckiemama

    Picture Of The Week

    she's a beaut:D
  17. cluckiemama

    Feedback on Learning Center "Treats Chart"

    My girls go bananas for bananas. They won't eat strawberries. Any bread or toast is quickly devoured. I'll have to try some new ideas from the list- thanks!
  18. cluckiemama

    Official BYC Poll: The Worst Predator

    We lost another chicken yesterday:hit:hit:hit Our chickens free range in the back yard and the entire yard is fenced. I found the chicken without it's head and one wing. I wonder if it was a hawk. I know our neighbors have lost many chickens to fisher cats. I'm not sure if it could come...
  19. cluckiemama

    one of our new babies

    she is one of our new baby Ameracaunas - hatched 5/1/2011. They are so sweet. I can't wait till I get let them free range - I know they'll have a blast outside!
  20. cluckiemama

    Succesful integration of chicks in with the grown-ups! :)

    thanks for the post and info. We have 8 Ameracaunas that hatched 5/1 - so we'll be introducing them later to the 3 one year old Barred Rock layers. I've been nervous about how things will go. I really don't want to have to keep them separate.
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