we have a sudden infestation of mites - i've spread d.e. in the yard, but from what i've read that is not terribly effective. i don't want to use sevin if i don't have to, apparently it leaves residual in the eggs for up to 60 days and it is really nasty stuff. does the orange guard really...
I just got three new birds, I have no idea what breed they are - anyone else? The one I'm posting a pic of is supposedly the mama, she's fairly small (but not tiny), a little smaller than my hamburg. The two others are similar in coloring but have no "hat" on, and one has more brown on her...
i have five hens who are not laying nearly as many eggs as they used to - they are five years old now. i'm looking to add a few birds, preferably araucanas, but i don't have the time or space to raise babies this time around. does anyone know where i might be able to find 3-5 more pullets who...