I am looking at adding categories for next month. Here is what I have so far. Let me know if you have any suggestions.
EGGS (pure or mix & chicken, duck, quail, goose, guinea, turkey, etc.)
HOUSEHOLD (kitchen items, cookbooks, towels, household decor, etc.)
BAKED/CANNED GOODS (home-made only...
I have had "rubbery" eggs from the store more often than from my fresh eggs. I think it just happens sometimes & may even just be from moisture levels in the eggs. Make sure your girls are getting plenty of fresh water & eggs are stored in a cool place that isn't overly dry. Sometimes fresh eggs...
You should be able to trim butt-fluff to within about 1/8 inch with no problems, but probably not necessary to go quite that short. I just trim off whatever is getting cling-ons & it solves the problem & still allows for a fluffy butt which will stay nice & warm.
It tends to be more common in the birds with especially fluffy butts (Silkies, Cochins, Orps, Wyandottes) & seems to just be a problem with tradjectory. They just don't aim out far enuf so it catches in the feathers. The wash & fluff above works if you have the time for it, the easier method (as...