My new run will be up beside a shed that has grape vines beside it. Should I keep pruning the vines back or reinforce the run on that corner and let it go? I think it would be nice to leave it go as to give them more shade in the summer but I'm afraid the vines would get too heavy and wreck my...
It's a 2 hour swap first and then they auction what doesn't sell. I was wondering if anyone ever went and what to expect? Do they get a commision on the swap or only on the auction? Is there usually a good variety of poultry? Any swans, peafowl, pheasants or exotic geese?
I would think this is...
Hi All,
Anyone going to Fond du Lac next weekend? My sister and I plan on going to it. I'm really looking for Mille Fleur OEGBs. Anyone around there have some for sale? Would be willing to drive a little farther if you're not going to the swap. Also looking for other colors in OEGBs.
My...
My sister is having an auction this Sunday! She has beautiful stock that is Minnesota grown. Hope to see you there.
http://www.midwestauctions.com/wadena/_private/index.html
I'm pretty sure this has been discussed before but I can't find it. So, what crosses with what to get blue laced red? I love the color but would like it in OEGBs, is it possible?
ETA: Would blue over gold laced work? or buff laced?
I know GroGel is for feeding day-old chicks but I was wondering if it works for older chicks that you are taking to sell. If you put this in the cage with them, would it provide enough moisture for the day or would they still need a waterer?
I heard that with the chipmonk or wild pattern chick, you can tell the sex by the line on the eyes. I thought a single dark line was supposed to be a she but I don't remember for sure. Can anyone help me out with this chick:
He/she is about 10 days old and I think it's a boy (It seems to be...
This is the first time I ever hatched guineas. I started them May 7th and there is one hatched today! I don't see any other pips right now but I'm wondering if they will all hatch early or will it be another week for the rest of them? Anybody got a clue why it would be this early? I've kept the...
I would like to find a hen or two but haven't heard of anyone around here that has any, so I thought I'd try shipped eggs again. I have a hen that's gone broody so if I could just get 6 or so, that would be great. Please let me know price with shipping. Thanks.
Does anyone know if the Fergus Falls, MN exotic auction is this Saturday? I heard through the grapevine that it was but have not been able to confirm. If so, do you know what time it starts and what the cost of admission is? Also what the schedule will be, birds first or hoofed stock?
My sister just bought a dozen muscovies. One you can tell is an older drake but not sure on the others. I don't have any pictures of them (didn't have my camera along) so I'm not sure if anyone can help but can you discribe the difference between young drakes and hens? I won't get back to her...
I really like the color of blue-laced red wyondottes. What would be the best way to try and get that color in OEGs? (Or does somebody already have it?) I was thinking of getting a BLRW hen and crossing her with my blue red OEG rooster but from what I've read the rose comb is dominant and hard to...
I'm looking for blue spangled and/or chocolate OEGB for later in the spring. Would prefer chicks as I haven't had alot of luck with shipped eggs. Unless I get a real good deal, then I might have to try it again.
Also looking for Mille fleur and/or blue Mille fleur.
Could someone tell me how cold it is down there in April. Is there a campsite close by and could we camp out overnight? Or is there any cheaper motels in other towns close by? The motels in Waverly will cost $80 or more and with the cost of gas my budget for chickens is shrinking!
Anyone else...
I saw there is Golden Laced Old English Bantams on the Ideal Poultry website. Is Ideal Poultry a good hatchery for OEGB? There sure have alot of variety on the website. Has anyone here gotten any from them or anywhere?
Post pictures, please.
Thanks for any input!
Anybody going to Waverly, Iowa this weekend? My sister and I are going for the first time. We've heard it's a good time. I'm sure we'll have fun no matter what.