Ive heard people say goats keep the hawks away, and Im starting to think there is something in that theory. I have 2 pygmy goats, and very few hawks, even hear in the woods. In the spring time I have a few that hang around, but they leave after a couple of weeks. It looks like they are looking...
Welcome to the board! Youll find lots and lots of helpful and smart people here! The Jaerhons looks like some pretty birds! I think I need some now.
So how did the fair go?
Shannon
Hugs to you and your family!
I went through the same thing a couple of years ago. Out of the blue, at age 25, I had a seizure. DH just happened to walk out of the shower and see me having it. Called doctor once the whole thing had really set in. Called the doc, and he said to go to the ER. They...
As long as you pick the eggs up everyday, it would take close inspection for someone to see that its fertile. You will see a small bullseye in the yolk, thats it. No other difference But in defence of your DH, I had a bit of a hard time at first. Didnt take long to grow out of it!
Congrats on...
I like my little banty girls, but worry about them too much. I am very slowly turning my flock from bantam to standard size for a couple or reasons. Mostly because 1 DH wants larger eggs (gotta accomadate the one who buys the feed ) 2. Hawks come around often, and I let my flock free range. 3...
what I found works best for leg mites is mineral oil with a few drops of tea tree oil. Never had luck with the vasaline. Of course all my chooks at the time had feathered legs, that may have made a big difference. Good luck with your new boy. I love roosters, they just add something to the...
I have my 2 chicks indoors. But they are in a cage most of the day. Too dangerous to let them out with a high speed toddler around hehe. In the evenings they get to come out and play. They wander the house and after awhile settle onto mine or DHs sholder and sleep. My dog cleans up most of thier...
Ill have to say I love my Magnum. It was a big change from my VW beetle, but its nice to have some real power! What color are you looking at?
Good luck car shopping.
Shannon
My cousin went over the bridge just minutes before it collapesed! Fortunatly she is alright, but my heart goes out to those families that were not as luck as mine.
Shannon
My two barnyard special chicks, probably about 4-5 weeks old now (given to me with no idea how old they were) have a really pungent smelling poo. Its been like this since Ive gotten them. Ive had chicks several times, but they have never smelled this bad. Any ideas? They are in the house most of...
Just have to say...I really really hate snakes. But I live in the woods, so have to respect them. Ive found them in the coop, on the walk up to the house and in the grass, but I do not kill them. Fortunatly I have not seen a poisionous on <knock on wood> so my views may change then since I have...
Sorry it took so long to post this, but I couldnt stand just waiting here. I went to my parents house so atleast it wasnt just me. Well as I was driving over I got the call. Micheal did not make it. He didnt even make it to the hospital. My aunt didnt want the other 2 sons to know until they...
Mom just called with one of those phone calls you never want. At first I thought she was joking, she just said "I don't know what to do" I thought she meant trying to put her new book down to clean the house or something. But no.......She had just got the call from my Aunt Beth asking mom to...
I paid way to much my first time too LOL GUess its all live and learn. Anyway, here is the place that was recommended to me. Havent bought it yet, but will be.
http://www.custommilling.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=27
There is also a list of thier vendors. Might be...
There is a natural bug spray called Orange guard. You can get it at health food stores like Whole foods, and I think Ace hardware even carries it now. Might try that. Just make sure the birds are out of the coop while you spray. Once it dries all is well. smells great too hehe...
Chickens? who has chickens? I just have exotic parrots <grin> Its always baffled me that it can be cool to have a parrot, but your strange if you have a chicken.
Everyone else has posted some good information, so I wont repeat it hehe. Just want to wish you luck. Chickens really are fun, and a...
Might try some Vitimins & Electorlites in thier water. Could be that the heat is causing them to eat as much, thus getting a lower amount of needed nutrients.
Just a though,
Shannon