Well, you're very right about the danger, I'm not really sure how the idea of herbs/natural medicines being "safe" ever got started. Poison is about dosage, and even water, or oxygen can be toxic. I'd love to read those articles, hopefully they will be on your page! :)
Hello! I'd really love to see your sources on this stuff, I use both traditional and homeopathic medicines, and I'm always ready to learn. Could you please post some reference links? Thank you!
Maturity does wonders for a peaceful coop! Sometimes having a rooster can help with the integration, but not before they are laying. My rooster is wonderful, but he sees babies as invaders that need to be chased off! Until they reach sexual maturity of course, then he is all about the welcome...
Woo-hoo! Not only have I found my Banty Cochins, but I also found more chicken folks who are local! My flock is slowly growing, it started with three I got from a great breeder in Capitan. My rooster's name is "Cupcake" and he's a spangled Bantam Cochin, his favorite hen is a little red-brown...
Oof...this is hard for me! Horses have always been my number one passion in life, and in a lot of ways my chickens help fill the hole left in my heart. When I decided to become a Mama, I willingly gave up my horses because I knew I did not have enough money/time/energy for both. Now that my own...
We really did!!! And I found the most INCREDIBLE pet sitter! If anyone in the Roswell, NM area is looking for someone to take care of their critters while they are away, please hit me up! This lady is outstanding, I cannot say enough good things.
Hello all, I'm going to be away for a few days, and a dear friend is looking after my birds while I'm gone! I've given her permission to use my account if she has any problems, as I will be far, FAR off grid. (I can't WAIT!) Thank you all in advance for helping her, but hopefully she won't need...