I live in the High Desert USDA Zone 9. It gets plenty hot here however it does also get to freezing temps in the winter. I have always had good luck with Rhode Island Reds and Rocks. Last Spring I tried Buckeyes. They seem to be more affected by the high heat than the other pen mates. I...
I am looking for some ideas and direction regarding building a small to medium pigeon loft (<100 birds) for my brother in law. He uses either an electric wheelchair or walker as the need suits him. I am wondering if anyone has some working plans or sketches to get me headed in the right...
It is not unusual for some blood to appear. I am unsure if your pullet might have laid two eggs in one day however, it is not unusual for two hens to lay in the same nest. Some hens are broody and will set on eggs and some will just lay and walk away.
Hey SoCal Dorking,
I am over here in Littlerock.I just got a couple of very nice roosters from Kian the other day. Good to know the Dorkings do well in our area.
Cappy
Are there any concerns about using kitty litter in nesting boxes? My chickens keep pooping in their nesting boxes and it would be so much easier to sift kitty litter than it is to sift wood shavings. What else can be done?
Well, that is a lesson in genetics! Very well explained but much too deep for me :) Thank you for your time and thoughtful effort. As a Simpleton, I would like to find a breeder/supplier that can provide these beautiful birds for my small home flock. Again, thanks for answering my question...
Thanks for your help.
I really do like their plumage, I would like to find a resource for more information about them and possibly where to purchase these beauties.
If you don't mind, could you please spell out eWh/e+ hens with Co/co+ Pg/pg+cross breeds?
Thanks again :)
I went for a couple of years without one but, I've been keeping a backyard flock fairly steady since '88.No real issues with predators since I have always kept a tight coop with dogs in the yard. I credit my success to good feed, automatic waterers, a well built coop and have always purchased...