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  1. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Rest in peace, Tally. Know you were loved. Rusty
  2. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    :hugs Wish I had something brilliant to offer, but nothing really helps at times like these. 🥵
  3. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Really enjoyed that download! :love Rusty
  4. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Just ordered only to discover I let my kindle charge run out! Grrrrr. Now I have to wait and I HATE to wait (but it'll be WORTH the wait!!!) :celebrate :celebrate:celebrate
  5. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Good news! We'll ALL keep rooting for her! :celebrate Rusty
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    First time layer questions from a first time pullet mom

    FWIW I've had a couple consistent double-yokers over the years. About 3, as I recall. None of them lived more than a few months. I assumed that producing double-yoked eggs was terribly hard on their systems and was not surprised by their loss at the time. Their sisters who produced normally...
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    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Don't look back. It isn't helpful. All you can really do is keep pushing forward doing the best you can do. Do your best for the ones you've got and resist the urge to compare them to what's gone. That's not good for either you or them. Time will make that easier. :hugs Rusty
  8. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Sometimes you just gotta grit your teeth and do what needs doing. My sympathies. :hugs Rusty
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    Review by 'Rusty Hills Farm' in article 'Breeding Budgies: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Breeding'

    It's really hard to find current info on budgies and breeding. Most of the books others have recommended have been out-of-print, so I really appreciate this info. I'd really love to find info on genetics, too. Thanks for a good, solid article. :thumbsup Rusty
  10. Rusty Hills Farm

    ADVICE PLEASE budgie found

    TY!! Off to see which I can find! :wee Rusty
  11. Rusty Hills Farm

    ADVICE PLEASE budgie found

    Love this thread! Got my first budgie when I was 9 and have loved the breed ever since.Now that I'm 78 I'm looking for birds that are a little less demanding than my Reds and budgies might just fill the bill. Can anyone recommend a good breeding book to help me catch up to what's happening...
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    I need help, older chicks keep dieing :(

    Layer feed is for hens who are actually laying eggs. It is not for birds under 20 weeks or so who are not active layers. Grit is not necessary for chicks eating a complete starter feed. Treated starter feed is readily available to prevent cocci in young chicks, and it is balanced and complete...
  13. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    It could be worse. My last hatch produced only 1 roo, but he's gorgeous. Probably the best roo I have ever had. Just one small problem...one leg is about an inch longer than the other. Never seen that in a chicken before. sigh. I do envy your many choices here! :thumbsup Rusty
  14. Rusty Hills Farm

    🐣 What Kind of Chicken Parent Are You?

    Is this for real????? :th:barnie Rusty
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    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Somewhere in all that discussion someone asked local price on 50# of Show Flock starter, I think. Anyhow it's $19 and so is the Developer. Eventually I'll make the switch to S-F Developer and keep them on that. I don't like layer--too much calcium for my roosters. I add separate feeders for...
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    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    I tend to agree about some animal protein. But I never felt the need to add it to my feed simply because we have sooooo many bugs here naturally. My gals pounce on errant bugs, worms, and such probably a dozen times a day out in their runs and seem to find tiny baby creepy-crawlies like crazy...
  17. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Eye-popping for sure! What are you feeding at this point? Mine are on their 2nd bag of Tucker's Show Flock Starter and they are huge compared to last years chicks but sassy! I keep wondering if that's because of all the rain? I can't get them outside like I'm used to doing--everything is...
  18. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    :eek: Are you sure those aren't BR Giants? They sure are gorgeous, tho! :thumbsup Rusty
  19. Rusty Hills Farm

    Poll: Do you have an automatic coop door?

    Nope. I'm old-fashioned. I ENJOY putting everybody to bed every night. Why have chickens if not to interact with them? I look forward to our one-on-one time immensely! :woot Rusty
  20. Rusty Hills Farm

    1st Hatch with Kebonnixs 12 egg incubator

    Yeah, it's the perfect size for me. I do really small hatches and usually only once or twice a year. I'm trying to convince my girls to do the job for me but they always wait until very late in the season and those chicks don't seem as sturdy. Heritage RIRs are supposed to go broody, dang...
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