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  1. rockingbearanch

    how to naturally / organically de- worm your birds

    I picked up a second hand microscope to do my own check up. I believe at the time it was $100-300 for a new one which would be paid for in a couple of vet checks assuming I could find one who was willing which is near impossible. The closest vet is an hour and a half away. I haven't done it in a...
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    Jumpy Chicks

    Floor brooders are fine if that is what you have. I have started over 500 chicks that way. As I walk up I say "Hey chip chip. Chip chip chip." Sometimes I give a treat and poke at it with my finger like my finger-beak is eating it while saying my little phrase. Out in the yard I say "Hey Ooot."...
  3. rockingbearanch

    Great Pyrenees behavior

    fyi, The last update I had was that he is far away from chickens with a suburban family and doing well. They have another gp.
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    Great Pyrenees behavior

    Maremmas are the most recommended around here but there were none available. I've only talked to two people who had Anatolains and they raved about them but they seen more rare here. I've decided that I'm not going to attempt to keep him. The only thing he is going to do for the flock is...
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    Great Pyrenees behavior

    I've attempted to work with the breeder. They don't respond. Their only reply was to roll the dog around the chickens. On message boards for the breed people say not to do that. This seems to make the dog do more of the trick where he runs fast, skids, and rolls anyone close enough to bowl...
  6. rockingbearanch

    Great Pyrenees behavior

    He has papers and was pricey. He was on a large ranch with a wide variety of animals. The chickens free ranged around the dog's kennels there. They only had two pups to choose from and there was a returned dog there. I was told there was a moving situation with the purchaser. This set of bells...
  7. rockingbearanch

    Great Pyrenees behavior

    I have a 4 month old Pyr. He is by far the most hyper animal we have owned. He cannot get through two commands without losing attention and rolling around on the ground. He continues to prove untrustworthy even though he was born at a farm with chickens and turkeys. I know many people think they...
  8. rockingbearanch

    Paint Silkie Roosters' flock. Organic & pastured

    Offer withdrawn
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    Growing fodder for chickens

    I wonder if it is too wet and the heat is too high? Not rinsing enough? Mine ferments when the temps rise if I only rinse once a day. It is cool enough now that I'm getting away with once a day. I have my trays in my unfinished office building that is only lightly heated for now. I'm having...
  10. rockingbearanch

    BYC SEWING/QUILTING CLUB

    That is stunning.
  11. rockingbearanch

    Dilemma - Get up crack dawn or leave coop door open overnight?

    If they are fancy, small, rare, or silkies you need to consider more weather protection than regular 'chicken' chickens. You might be able to just prop a piece of wood in front of the door. It would help with wind block and still allow for plenty of evaporation. Deep litter composting generates...
  12. rockingbearanch

    I have to talk POLISH!

    If you tie them up tight, it will break or bend the feather just like over using a hair rubberband will on human hair. I cut in the winter but we free range and I don't want them to have such limited visibility because of hawks. The white crests are a perfect bullseye. If you cut, what they have...
  13. rockingbearanch

    November 15th Quilt Swap

    RustyHen, I don't know who makes it but I can find out. Maybe I'll do a country bumpkin quilt store tour for ya'll.
  14. rockingbearanch

    November 15th Quilt Swap

    My package arrived. They are lovely.
  15. rockingbearanch

    November 15th Quilt Swap

    I have a paint silkie/phoenix week old chick so tiny he has to be in a finch cage. He'll be the 'head' baby for at least three batches of chicks. I'm letting more of my small eggs hatch. I have to keep them in the house so they get more care and consistent temps. They just don't make it outside...
  16. rockingbearanch

    November 15th Quilt Swap

    We have a wide variety of quilting cotton in local area themes. I'd love to do a travel quilt at some point, not so much about the pattern but focusing on the lush pictures printed on the fabric. I have a 40 year old name quilt made by my grandmother. It is just white blocks with the name...
  17. rockingbearanch

    November 15th Quilt Swap

    The sailboats are done. It's a curtain! I still have two windows left but I'll get to them eventually. HH, hope the new meds work. I gave up and just go the natural route for the most part but I don't have a more serious combo issue like that.
  18. rockingbearanch

    November 15th Quilt Swap

    Cats have maybe five allergens. Your cat may have one factor and most cats have the other factors that you're allergic to. I think rabbits are similar. I'm very allergic to cats but not mine. I don't like the large red bulbs from the farm store. They are crazy expensive and they seem to break...
  19. rockingbearanch

    November 15th Quilt Swap

    I can't remember if I mentioned re light bulbs and I"m not up for double checking... You can get the higher watt incandescent lightbulbs called 'rough service' still for your chicks. I really need the pink bulbs for my eyes to be comfortable but those are long gone. Hobby Lobby or any stinky...
  20. rockingbearanch

    November 15th Quilt Swap

    I can't find the addy if someone could PM me that I can try to get out today. While you finish these you can have a cup of tea on me. I have chronic migraines. Like life stopping horrible, non functional pain in the head. The switch to the new style lightbulbs has made going in public really...
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