A few days ago, I lost my flock to 3 feral dogs. I was devastated, but my husband said it just didn't feel right not having chickens, so we decided to go to the stockyard and see what was for sale. We went with the mindset that we were going to get a breed we knew, but hubby fell in love and bid...
This morning as I was going out to feed my flock, I found three wild dogs in the run. They killed every one of my chicks. It was absolute carnage. The dogs are trapped in the run, and we are waiting for animal control.
I am heartbroken. My husband has tried to console me. He says that now that...
When I went out to feed my chicks the other day, I saw an egg in the middle of the run. Hasn't happened before or since. Any idea why one of my girls would do that?
Someone just gave us a breeding pair of silver campines. But I just love my Buff Orpingtons. What do you guys think about breeding them? I would love any thoughts, since I'm new to this. Here's a shot of my rooster and favorite Orpington
I've heard people ask what to do with stir-fry leftovers.... and I bet a lot of folks here enjoy egg recipes, so I thought I would post one of our favorites.
For each egg fu young pattie you will need 2 eggs and a handful of leftover stir-fry. Just put a little oil in a small pan and let it...
I just got my 2 Americanas and 8 Buff Orpingtons this spring. I learned everything I know about chickens from the great info here on BYC. Figured it was time to say hi from NC
I'm new to chickens, so excuse this dumb question....
We have 6 buff orpingtons. One of them, we were sure was a rooster, but we saw her lay an egg. Her name is Pat.
The other 5 look exactly alike. Since they are just starting to lay, we would like to know who's who. Someone is laying rubber...
I am brand new to raising chickens, but I have already become quite close to my 9 hens. One of them is not acting right, and I am afraid we might lose her. I'm hoping someone here might be able to help.
I noticed yesterday that one of my Buff Orpingtons was looking very lethargic. I thought...