Hi Everyone!
I am hoping that someone out there is able to tell me a little bit about their experience with Phoenix chickens. I made an order from McMurray hatchery (pleased with the quality so far!) and did not order Phoenix chickens but had to have a substitute because they were out of...
Recently I was inspired to come up with different answers to the most iconic chicken joke ever:) Why did the chicken cross the road? How many different (and comical) answers can you come up with? Or if you need a little help getting started choose a historical person and come up with an answer...
Hey everyone! Springtime is coming around and as usual, I am sort of scouting out some potential hatcheries and breeders to find good poultry for next year's go-around at the fair! If you know of a good poultry breeder that is willing to ship and it's outside of Iowa would you post a link? If...
Hey Peeps! I am on the hunt for some local breeders around Iowa. Would anyone happen to know of some or locally breed themselves? I am open to options. They would have to be exhibition quality. Thanks for any ideas!
Hi! There is something very wrong with my little roo here. I'm lost as to what to do because I can see that it's something internal. He had some green poo this morning and has recently been throwing up clear liquid. He has been abnormally still for some time. Up to three weeks. I have him...
A few mornings ago my younger sister tore into the house and proceeded to tell me that Mohawk and Jenny my two silkie girls had a chick under them! Later that day more hatched! It is now day three and I have 12 happy strong chicks that came by accident. They are a wonderful blessing, and what a...
Hi! I'm the Poultry Showman. I am from Iowa and I keep and show poultry in 4H and FFA. My younger siblings show with me. I already know a bit about chickens but am always open to new ideas and opinions. I'll do whatever my girls need so any information is helpful. I already have one finished...
Hey Ya'll! I just found one of my chickens with a bloody and broken leg. She was stepped on by a horse that was a little eager for her hay. I cleaned it up, wrapped it and splinted it. I then made a makeshift sling for her that support her leg, with access to food and water. Is there anything...