Hey all, my Bantam Cochin just hatched her first clutch? is that the word. Anyway she has 5 little cuties. One egg was hers and Donald Trump's (my granddaughter named our Red Bantam Silky that because he looks like him, lol.) Anyway one is hers and the Bantam Rooster. It is the black one in...
My chicken, Eugene , just died for no apparent reason. I'm not even sure if Eugene was a pullet or a roo. Think he was a roo because he and my other roo were starting to chest bump. Barred rock about 4 months old. Anyway, just yesterday I found him lethargic in the barn. I assumed heat, so I...
I have a Jumbo Pekin Drake who just came up lame yesterday. Barely using his right foot or leg. I picked him up and saw no visible damage. I've read that Jumbo's can have leg problems. I know no reason he should be limping except perhaps genetic deficiency or maybe hurt himself getting in or...
I'm a new member to this site but have used it for reference about 5 months now. Just re-entering the "farming" life. Although having 2 1/2 acres just inside Jefferson County is a lot different than growing up on over 200 acres. But at 63 years of age, 2 1/2 acres is about all I want. I'm...
I grew up on a farm. We raised hogs, cattle, had some riding horses and chickens. I moved away about 20 years ago and have always missed it. Well, bought 2 1/2 acres just inside the Jefferson County line in Kentucky. Love it. Got me some chickens and ducks!
Now, when I was a kid, we had...