Search results for query: *

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

    Bantam Easter egger non-hatchery cockerels (Bl splash with Co on S/eWh) - Quad Cities, IL/IA

    I have five young bantam roos that need rehomed. These are from non-hatchery stock. They are blue and blue splash and a couple have crests. Very cute, docile. Most of my flock are based on silver wheaten and carry columbian. I can't guarantee any genetics on these little roos though. Five...
  2. Meara

    Frizzled Showgirl (showBOY) Cockerel - Quad Cities, IL

    This is "Panda". He just started to crow and I am going to have to rehome him. He is a "Showgirl" (a silkie with a naked neck) and he also has frizzled feathers. He is very sweet and gentle. I am located in the Quad Cities on the IL side (Moline). I am willing to ship if you pay for it and...
  3. Meara

    Should I use Tylan 50 for bantam chick leg injury? Orally?

    I have an ~ 10 week old bantam chick who injured her leg at the joint. I have no idea how she managed this, but it looks like she got the leg stuck and mangled it at the joint trying to get loose. The joint is now swollen and hot to the touch. So far all I have done is isolate her (brought...
  4. Meara

    Bantam Easter egger cockerels in IL, non-hatchery bloodlines, kid-friendly, sweet personalities!

    I have ~ dozen little males from my May hatch that are in need of homes. These are bantam Easter eggers that come from non-hatchery bloodlines. Many of the birds I breed end up as children's pets, as 4-H birds, or with families that desire a kid-friendly rooster. Roosters from this flock tend...
  5. Meara

    Sex-linked genetic component to nutritional deficiency? Or???

    I have been breeding bantam non-hatchery Easter eggers for 7 years now and do a hatch once or twice a year, usually 20-50 chicks per hatch. It seems that with each hatch I'll have a chick, always a male, that starts out fine but then develops leg issues around 8-12 weeks of age give or take. I...
  6. Meara

    Bantam rooster may have swallowed human medication, help!

    My young bantam rooster has been staying in the house (long story) and I looked up a few minutes ago to see he had flown up on the table and was pecking at my medication. I am not sure if he swallowed any of the pills or not. I am not positive how many pills were out in the little pill cup...
  7. Meara

    Bantam "frazzle" Easter egger cockerel - Quad Cities IL

    I have a very sweet little male who needs a loving home! We are located in the Quad Cities in IL. "Mr. Peabody" is a "frazzle", as in he received two copies of the frizzle gene. This means his feathers are not only super curly, but are more likely to break off. I have also heard that frazzles...
  8. Meara

    Ordinance requirements for bantams vs. standard size hens?

    The new Moline IL ordinance allowing backyard hens is due to take effect in a few weeks! Two young women in our community worked their arses off for the last year to get this through and did an AMAZING job The ordinance is based on the model used in Cedar Rapids IA and specifies...
  9. Meara

    Visiting stud rooster, how many hours/days to fertilize 12 hens?

    I recently rehomed my last rooster, but saved a bunch of fertile eggs to incubate. However, I lost track of time and end story the eggs sat far too long before I tried to incubate them and were no longer viable. Sooo I am going to "borrow back" my rehomed rooster to fertilize my hens. My...
  10. Meara

    "Twitter the Zombie Chicken"- NW IL, might ship - Very tame - Meeds loving home! - Crested blue bant

    "Twitter" was nicknamed 'zombie chicken' when he was little because he couldn't walk right; he was wobbly and pretty scruffy looking! Now he is a beautiful cockerel and a very good boy. He still has one bent toe, but he gets along just fine. Because of his issues walking as a chick I kept him...
  11. Meara

    Police want to seach our house! Fine us thousands of dollars! Conducted an illegal search thru windo

    This is the latest development in a long long story. The city police are pressuring us and using scare tactics to get us to let them search our home for chickens! Note - my chicken coop is located on a different property because ours is just a couple feet shy of being large enough to legally...
  12. Meara

    New Price! Fawn (dun) silver duckwing Old English Game Bantam COCKEREL in IL

    I have a young MALE Old English Game Bantam chicken for sell. He is a fawn (dun) silver duckwing. I had to special order chicks to get this color variety. Very sweet little guy. Just learning to crow. Would be an excellent bird for 4H, kids, or any backyard flock, anyone who wants a beautiful...
  13. Meara

    Male Bantam Mixed Breed Chicks - SE Arizona

    I have quite a few male bantam chicks that need homes. They make friendly little pet roosters for kids or for backyard flocks. They are a variety of colors, many with feathered feet and crests. Some of the colors are exceptionally pretty and a bit unusual such as splash and blue columbian...
  14. Meara

    Frizzled Splash Polish Bantam Hen - SE Arizona

    I live in southeastern AZ and am willing to drive an hour or two to meet you if need be. It is already too hot here to ship! I am downsizing my flock and parting with any birds that are not part of my breeding program (I breed bantam project Ameraucanas). Suzette is a frizzled, splash...
  15. Meara

    Flock Reduction, 10+ Bantam Hens, also roo, chicks - southeast AZ

    I would like to sell them as a group, but I will consider any and all offers, especially if it's a good home. I live in southeastern AZ and am willing to drive an hour or two to meet you if need be. It is already too hot here to ship! I have some more pictures and details I will try to add...
  16. Meara

    Male black sex link chicks - southern AZ

    I have six male black sex link chicks available. They are three weeks old now. I'm asking $1 each or take all six for $5. If you live in the greater Tucson area or in southeast AZ I may be able to meet you somewhere. Thanks! Please PM me if interested.
  17. Meara

    Eggs from Chickens in the Colors of Dun, Khaki, Fawn, or Chocolate

    I am looking for a particular COLOR (of the chicken,not the egg). The color is called dun/khaki, but also sometimes referred to as fawn or chocolate. It is based on the gene mutation I^D. Breed does NOT matter, it can be a "mutt" chicken. I prefer bantams, but will consider large fowl. I...
  18. Meara

    12+ Bantam Hatching Eggs, Southern Arizona

    I live in Benson but I can meet-up with folks who live in Tucson or some other areas in southeastern Arizona. Just PM me and I'll let you know if and when I may be in your "neck of the woods". At this time I'd like to avoid shipping eggs. The price is for a dozen eggs but I always include...
  19. Meara

    ADOPTED Snobelle is a blue eyed, long haired, Siamese mix Kitten in AZ

    This sweet female kitten is up for adoption in southern Arizona. Current location is Benson. I'd be willing to meet-up in Tucson or nearby communities. I will NOT ship. Her adoption fee is $50. She has been dewormed and had first shots. I estimate her age at 10 weeks. SnoBelle is still...
  20. Meara

    SnoBelle is a blue eyed, long haired, Siamese mix kitten in AZ

    This sweet female kitten is up for adoption in southern Arizona. Current location is Benson. I'd be willing to meet-up in Tucson or nearby communities. I will NOT ship. Her adoption fee is $50. She has been dewormed and had first shots. I estimate her age at 10 weeks. SnoBelle is still...
Back
Top Bottom