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That's good to hear. I've been focusing my energy there for that reason, but every time I tell someone that, they insist I want to be in Mililani, even friends that are locals. I don't want to discount their input, but we all prefer different things and Wahiawa seems like it will better suit our...

Thank you! That's helpful. We're trying to find an accommodating property for both a couple bee hives and chickens.

Aloha and mahalo! Yes, the military is sending us (after ~18 years of begging :celebrate), but we will be in the middle. Somewhere around Wahiawa or Mililani. We're used to keeping chickens in a quiet neighborhood setting, and try really hard to be good neighbors so here's hoping it works out...

We'll be moving to Oahu in a couple months and I'm trying to collect information now on the chicken rules. Do you happen to have any updates on this proposed county change?

Hello, I inherited a swan recently when I purchased a new home. It's unclear when or what the circumstances were, but at some point she lost her mate and it is just her. I'm looking to help a lonely sista out. If anyone knows of anyone with swans in the area, any help locating a mate for my...

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We will be butchering our two turkeys tomorrow morning. We got them as little fluff balls on June 4th so they are at 23 weeks. The hen, a Red Bourbon weighed in this evening at 16.8 lbs, the BBB weighed in at 44.5 lbs. This was the live weight obviously. Feed was 25% crumbles until 4 weeks...

All excellent points. I appreciate you sharing your experience and perspective. At least the ducks are happy with all this rain. The yard had become a small lake. They're literally swimming in the grass right now. Everyone else has had it, though.

I agree, we don't favor state regulation of backyard poultry and find this to be over reaching. Interestingly, this was the first we heard of it. (I need to make a better effort to check in on here more often, sorry if it's been discussed here already) Not sure why it is recirculating...

Hey all, have you guys seen this? I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on it... www.fayobserver.com/news/local/n-c-residents-must-register-backyard-chickens/article_dd8ed5d7-b854-55f2-839f-16a183cf88eb.html?mode=jqm

Good, Hopefully it keeps them away from the road.

So the whole idea here is if you clip one wing the bird will be off balance when it attempts to fly/jump which will discourage it from doing so. I have had no such luck with lighter heritage breeds as they can jump great distances without needing to fly. As a matter of fact I retrieved our Red...

Turkeys definitely focus on things. We are raising two for the table, a Red Bourbon Heritage breed hen and a Broad-Breasted bronze tom. They free range on a quarter acre with ducks and chickens. The Bourbon constantly hones in on our silkie, corners her and pecks the top of her head. It was a...

Hey neighbors, is anyone looking for a duck who doesn't duck to join their flock? http://fayetteville.craigslist.org/grd/5047436386.html

Apparently there's a contest going on or something ;) Hope you enjoy our gosling rescue story!

Thank you, NorthFL. I'm glad you enjoyed it. These are truly incredible animals; we were happy to be stewards when the need arose and hope to empower others with the information they need to do the same.

5,000? The facilities and man hours required to accommodate 5,000 hens is staggering. Even if you are using battery methods which no one on earth should use you are talking about massive facilities and many employees. Without automation you would spend all day feeding, watering, cleaning and...

Linnea, I can assure you that if you live in a climate that can support an Orange tree then your birds will be just fine with the winter lows. But I understand wanting them in the coop, We've all had the same struggles at one time or another. I tried for years to grow lemon, lime, orange and...

Also, they don't just eat A tomato... you know, like pull one off and devour it completely and then take a full-belly nap. No. They take a bite or two of every single ripe, or almost ripe, tomato in the garden. It's maddening. Because, of course, you would have been willing to give them one. But...