Hey guys. Its been a long time since I've been here. Sigh.
I had about 44 chickens. I've determined foxes are to blame for my new number of 1. That's right, 1. It took about a month, and for a while I was down to two - one hen, one rooster. Now only the rooster Bigsby remains.
I need a...
I will be starting meat birds either later this year or, more likely, next year. I am trying to decide on Cornish X or Freedom Ranger. I have read that FR are better foragers and will readily eat greens/bugs, which to me sounds great because I will be finishing them in chicken tractors. They...
Does anyone here make crafts using feathers? I don't and was just thinking "Why not?" if you're already culling the bird. If anyone does it, I have a question... I know feathers will tend to "break" if handled too much. I don't mean the hard part in the center, I mean the "hair" of the...
Today I decided 27 chicks in my large rubbermaid brooder was too much! I was changing their litter at least 5 times a day, as well as the water. I wanted to wait until the end of the first week but I couldn't do it, not only was it driving me nuts but the poor chickies were starting to sleep...
My chicks from McMurray were supposed to come between tomorrow and wednesday. However, I received a call from the post office warehouse in Easton (about an hour away) that they arrived there today (Sunday). I was not expecting a call on Sunday! I had to rush and get their brooder ready...
Hello. My name is Katelyn and I live on the eastern shore of Maryland, just 5 minutes from Delaware. I have 3 goats, 1 dog, 1 cat, and 11 new chick additions. They came from a flock down the road of Americanas, Sex Links (I believe red and black), and Barred Rocks. I didn't get to see the...