Search results for query: *

  • Users: k_long
  • Content: Threads
  • Order by date
  1. k_long

    one less this A.M.

    The chicks are two weeks old. One was definetly smaller, and kind a of "floppy". I wasn't noticing any bad poops. Yesterday I noticed it seemed to get trampled and pushed around. It was also dirty ( not pruning). I separated it and watched. It would drop a semi solid poop, and then dark brown...
  2. k_long

    They Hatched

    6 out of 9 that have went in to hatcher have hatched. Its day 22.5. The brooder is ready. 3 light sussex 3 sweet flowering hens
  3. k_long

    Thoughts please.

    I have I have 6 khaki Campbells, 6 light sussex, and 8 swedish flowering eggs on the way. I am tossing around coop ideas.I have 6223 sq ft fenced in yard that will be available daily for them. I am hoping to utilize the space under my 10'x20' rear deck. It sits approx 4 ft off of the ground. It...
  4. k_long

    potbellies for meat?

    Can u raise a potbelly pig for meat. I have limited space but would like some home grown pork. I have never heard of anyone eating there potbelly pig, but why not. If so how much meat on one. thxs
  5. k_long

    Use the chickens save the tomatoes!!!

    I apologize if this is not the right area to post this, but gardening is a hobby. After losing the war to weeds last year in my garden I have been trying to figure out a better method and use the chickens without feeding them everything that I want to go on my table. I am wondering if I can...
  6. k_long

    yellow lab bad skin what to do????

    My puppy 12 weeks old has dry itchy skin when we first got her we chalked it up to all the fleas that were on her. After a very long time of picking all the fleas off she has been flea free for about five weeks. However the insistant scratching continues. She scratches herself raw and whines and...
  7. k_long

    When can i lose my marbles?

    I have marbles in the watering dish for my chicks so they don't drown when will they lose the urge to drown themselves. They are currently 8 days old
  8. k_long

    Harmful wood shavigs for bedding?

    I burn wood for heat and cut all my own firewood. Therefore I have piles of shavings/chips from the chainsaw. I burn whatever type of wood I can find mostly oak and pine I know cedar is bad, but what about other types. Does anybody else do this. Thank you ahead of time for your advice and...
  9. k_long

    Anyone have an egg hatch after 23 days

    4 out of ten eggs hatched between day 22 and morning of day 23 haven't seen any new pips since early this morning. I've read that eggs can hatch from 21 to 27 ir 28 days of incubation, but also read that after day 23 they should be discarded. I'm not all that patient and want to see whats going...
Back
Top Bottom