Search results for query: *

  1. greenpixies

    Silkies, Easter-Eggers and Standard Brahma's need re-homing in north/central Louisiana

    ALL ads must be placed properly in Buy Sell Trade. No exceptions.
  2. greenpixies

    Brahma Chickens need to be re-homed in north Louisiana

    Hi! We have 3 Standard Brahma's that need to be re-homed. They are all gorgeous and decent layers. 1 Buff Brahma, 1 Dark Brahma, and 1 Light Brahma. I just delivered a newborn and we are overwelmed and can not give our chickens the care that they need. Must prioritize our baby. We also...
  3. greenpixies

    Is there an eggs 101 type post for newbies somewhere?

    Hi! I've been on BYC for some time now, but we're finally getting our eggs! It seems like we've been waiting forever and now the girls are stepping up to the plate and I have lots of silly questions. If anyone knows of a stickypost somewhere that explains the basics: please send the link, I...
  4. greenpixies

    How important is it to get my chicks to use their coop?

    Hi, new to all this, but loving every minute! So here is my situation: I have a mixed flock of Silkies, Standard Brahmas and EE's. They are all 11 weeks old. Obviously nothing laying yet. FOR NOW, and at least the next couple of months they are living in a 10x10 outdoor chainlink dog kennel...
  5. greenpixies

    Chicks and bugs

    :DHi! My 14 chicks (6 weeks old) will be moving outside tomorrow. I have been concerned about insects and have not been able to find much info about this. Here is what I understand so far: chicks and chickens enjoy eating various insects. O.K., that said, here are a bunch of my newbie...
  6. greenpixies

    Is it o.k. to use B.T. dunks in chicken water to prevent misquitoes?

    Hi! The chicks will be moving outside tomorrow. I will be switching to a metal 2 gallon double wall water font which I intend to hang a few inches from the ground. We're in Louisiana and have serioius mosquito problems. Does anyone know if it's o.k. to use those B.T. donut shaped dunks in...
  7. greenpixies

    please explain wiring under runs/pens

    :Hi! I am converting a 10 x 10 x 6 feet tall outdoor dog kennel into our chicken pen. The coop will sit inside the kennel yard. It has 4 chainlink panels that are assembled together. I keep reading about using hardware cloth or chicken wire to wire underneath runs/pens. But I can't seem to...
  8. greenpixies

    Newbie's flock delights in contaminating water

    Hi! My new flock of chicks (7 Silkies in 4 colors, 4 Americana, 3 Brahma standards in 3 colors) is about 2 weeks old. They don't seem to poop in their food much but the water can be contaminated a few minutes after I have carefully washed it and changed the water. I do this several times a...
  9. greenpixies

    Mixed Bantams: Newbie makes stupid mistake at TSC

    Hi! I brought home my first chicks ever last night from TSC. I had enquired for the past weeks if they ever get Silkies in their mixed Bantams. A worker who I imagine meant well told me they often get 2 or 3 in every bunch and that I could tell by the feathered legs. When I went yesterday the...
  10. greenpixies

    How often should I handle Silkie chicks to encourage inprinting/bnding

    My Silkie chicks are 4 days old. All my reading says to handle chicks often in order to help them to imprint and lose their fear of humans. That said, they don't seem real keen on it when I pick them up. I'm very gentle, but they sometimes run like crazy to get away from my hand when I try to...
  11. greenpixies

    specifics on changing/cleaning out water and food for chicks

    I am a brand new-bie to BYC and chickens all together. I have read many books and articles but never done this and don't have any one to call. This may sound like a stupid couple of questions, but here goes: I understand my chicks are only 4 days old. I have had them less than 24 hours, in...
  12. greenpixies

    Newbie in North Central Louisiana

    Hi everyone! While my husband and I have been talking about raising a few chickens for years, we are totally new to this. I picked up 7 chicks of various colors last night at the feed store. I believe them all to be Silkies. I know that time will tell. We have been growing increasingly...
Back
Top Bottom