I reccently got into raising West of England Tumblers. I was able to find someone who had a pair for sale locally. For my in experienced eye, the pair seemed to be good quality. They have since hatched out 2 squabs and at the moment I have 4 black WOE. Only problem is this breed seems to be very...
I show pigeons at local shows and such. I am finally to the point now where my birds are laying and sitting. I have red rollers and black West of Englands. I would like to show the babies they hatch, but I am confused when it comes to leg bands. Do I need to band young birds? I have seen so many...
This bump formed on my bantam RIR's face overnight, and has not gone away. I thought it was a sinus infection but she doesn't act sick and there has been no drainage. Tried vetrx in the water for a few days with no improvement, I went ahead and did a nfz puff tonight and we will see if that has...
I am looking to start raising show quality RIR banties. I reccently got an adult trio, but I don't believe they are of the best quality. I am looking to get some chicks shipped to me (I have tried purchasing hatching eggs, but they never seem to work out). I would prefer to buy from someone...
...eventually (however I am still unclear on the process of doing that.) I currently have what looks like a decent trio of Rhode Island Red bantams (*The bird in my profile pic is not my current rooster, he was a roo we had a few years ago. I don't believe the animals I have now are related)...
I am looking for a friend for my lone peahen I have. She is about 2 years old now and I would like to get her a boyfriend or another hen to have as a friend to hand around. She is a black shoulder, but I am interested in any variety. I will take a male without a tail aswell. I don't care as long...
Usually my local farm stores don't carry turkeys unless you special order then im large quantities (same with hatcheries) but I went to a local Rural King and they had some white turkeys! I have raised pretty much every other type of backyard poultry/waterfowl (Chickens, Ducks, Guineas, Pigeons...
I'm already thinking about spring! I'd like to grow some stuff for my chickens/ducks to eat this upcoming year, to help save on my feed bill a little. My plan is to start rasining mealworms and duckweed to make sure they get enough protien, but is there anything I can put into a "Chicken...
Im looking for some show mini rex rabbits in central Indiana. Im looking for chocolate, blue and lilac color(Solid or Broken). I'd prefer of they were pedigreed.
Also looking for stacking cages (preferably 3-holes)
I dont want to drive super far away, so the closer to central IN the better...
I have been thinking about growing food for my chickens next year. Feed is so expensive (About 15-18 bucks a bag) and I go through over a bag a week. I would like to grow some plants next year to at least help in feeding them so I go through less feed. Does anyone have any recommendations on...
Hey guys, i just purchased a pair of younger White King pigeons and I just had a few questions and I was wondering if anyone could answer them.
Ive had rollers before, but I know kings are "utility" birds, do kings fly? And if they do, will they come back to their home if let out to fly? (Just...
How to clean, dye and use your own feathers!
If you have a good amount of birds, chances are they are always shedding and molting feathers here and there. You can use feathers from any type of poultry; Chickens, Ducks, Peafowl, Turkey, and More! Why let the feathers go to waste? They make...
I have have been raising ducks for years now. Pekins are really friendly ducks. They stay pretty close to home, they are good layers and if you are looking for white craft feathers, look no further! They are also good meat ducks and can get pretty heavy. They don't fly, so they are easy to catch...
Ducks are just like chickens, right? Except they love water and quack instead of crow! With my camera handy, I am always photographing our waterfowl! Here are some photos of my adult ducks, as well a few ducklings.
(2 of our adult mallards soaking up the sun)
(baby mallards!)
(2 pekins...
Right now I simply have way to many drakes and no ducks. The drakes are picking on the younger boys I need to get rid of one of my older pekins. It is about 2yrs old and he would be great around lots of girls. Here is a photo I took last summer of the pekins.
He is a big boy! I can not...