Hand crafted, very heavy. Great coop, based on plans I bought from BYC listing. Will take about 3-4 people to move. Now that my chickens are gone, I'm going to let the coop go too. Someday, I'll be looking to build one just like this again. The coop is meant to hold 2-4 chickens. I had a...
it's 8:44pm. i work at a boarding school. i'm here until 11pm. my kids are playing dungeons and dragons, i love my kids (high school, i should say "kids" but when i become mom, they become my kids!), but those of you who know d&d know that the rest of don't get it. they're getting angry at...
Two great birds. They fly, like to be around one another. Were saved from culling 'cause i thought they would be good pets. They are. They lay eggs and are not too big considering they are bred as meat birds.
I don't really know who's broody and who's laying anymore, so the price is cheap. I have 2 buff orps, 1 delaware, 1 RIR. I unknown chick, father was a blk jersey giant. Mom could be anything from the list. I'll probably have more hatched mix breeds soon too ($3 for the chicks). I also have...
one little chickie, lots more eggs. this is my first time. I read the stickies on hatching, but i'm concerned that i don't see any more "pips" or "zips" in the clutch. these are new mommies too. any chance the girls didn't incubate evenly? when should i worry about not seeing pips in the...
He fertilizes, she lays--actually she's joined her sister and is broody at the moment. The male is not related to the sisters, so you could start your own little collection of cuties. I'm moving and need to let the roo go. I'd like to send him off with at least one of the girls. If you can...
I'm so sad!! I opened the door of my coop to collect fresh eggs...i've got three confirmed broodies sitting right by the door (of course). An egg fell!!! I'm so sad 'cause i feel like i aborted a baby...well, you know what i mean. It was actually developing features! This is my first time...
No right? he's really gone, isn't he?
I have three muscovies. one drake, 2 females. they're a happy little trio. the ladies fly the coop daily, leaving the heavy drake behind. when i let him out, the three walk around like ducks in a row. I've been having a hard time getting the ducks into...
$15 takes both.
she lays, he fertilizes (not in that order, of course).
Her sister is currently brooding, so i'll keep her.
They're known for being good brooders, so you could start your own line.
They are not related. Hen came from another BYCer in RI, roo came from local feedstore...
He's about a year old. He's beautiful. He's not for food, but for someone who needs a good protector for a flock. He's good with the ladies, just starting to need to training in remembering who the boss of the yard is (you!). I'm moving and can't get away with keeping him. His tail is not...
Is it tacky to borrow an incubator? I want to try my hand at incubating before committing to purchasing. I'm in CT. Close enough to RI and southeastern MA.
Thanks!
I had my first predator "attack." I say "attack" 'cause I can't figure out what happened. I let the birds freerange. One got caught behind the fenced area and couldn't get back to the group. This happens all the time, usually they figure it out. So when I went out to refresh the water, I...
I've been offered the opportunity to sell a meat bird. I have two fat Cornish and some skinny fryers. I also have turkeys and ducks for meat. I have no idea how much to charge. I would just give it away, but I don't want to set a precedent and figure I have invested in the bird. What do you...
I processed all by myself for the first time! Purple Chicken got us meat ducks awhile back. I was still attached when they were ready for processing. Well, it finally got to me. Two out of the five are now in the freezer. One skinned, one with skin on.
Now I need some recipes!!