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I had 3 out 5 Americaunas go broody this summer. All 3 black. The blues did not. All well bred, not hatchery. I find putting them in a spare rabbit cage snaps them out of it quickly. I've another black gearing up again. Turkey bird lol! Yup I learned the hard way to separate broodies. Though I...

Yippee!!!!!! This is absolutely the best info....exactly what I have been looking for!! Thank you so much yellowhousefarm, BGMatt and Mountaindog66(I love berrners too so sweet :-) ) I think it's hard to get away from the concept of heritage birds being the large bodied big birds. But I agree...

The difference between a determined dog and the production of fowl is that it is actually body type.  Eureka!

Lol I agree "homesteading" is one of those ridiculous catch phrases. A more accurate description but also rather a catch phrase...a sustainable living .enviromentlly friendly I enjoy my chickens and rabbits but I eat them and their poop goes in the garden . Raise worms in the poop . Have a...

Interesting. I've never looked at the langshan , or any of the orientals really.... I'll check out mediterraneans as well. Thanks!

I really like the standards(is that what they call them in chickens !?) . Especially the continental and American breeds. Snooped on the Marans thread for a while, the colored egg thing again. Seemed a bit of a mess in that breed. Orps are too big,though I love the fat bottoms :) I live in Al...

Beautifully put! Lol on the bantams

Curiosity has won out :-))I am fairly new to chickens.2 years with a mixed flock, beeing Somewhat obsessed with egg color.I've been showing/breeding dogs specifically golden retrievers for20. I can't help translating chickens to dogs lol. You probably divide Goldens in (roughly) 3 distinct...

Morning Donna, Hatching has begun! Have 2barredrock shrieking around the bator! Unfortunately there is only 1 more for sure and 1 maybe. Would it be possible, unless I'm terribly off base to order a dozen of just the BBR ? WL look great, only a couple of misses! Wouldn't want to reorder till...

Hey y'all .this is a fascinating subject/ thread. Want to make sure I don't lose it again. Got through American and got too busy!!!!!

Ok finally posting so I can stay with this...the divergent paths I've taken to find it again tho very interesting are just too time consuming! :) :) hope y'all get back to chickens soon. Big hey y'all from Al.:-):-)

Hi DMRippy Eggs came 1/2 hour ago. All unwrapped, they look great ...no damage I see. I will candle tonight for cracks. The WL eggs are huge lol! Thanx Dee

Hi interested in 1/2 WL and 1/2 BR if it's doable? Thnx Dee

Hi am interested in your muscovy eggs . Can u do paypal? Also it is very hot here in Alabama. Never had eggs shipped b 4! Should I wait 4 things to cool off? Thanks, Dee

Try huntinwidow on BYC. I got my blue and black americaunaus from her last year. She is working on egg color.

I have a Indian Runner Duck trio for sale , $30. They are buff and white crested, hens lay almost daily. All 3 get along with all the chickens. I am in Moody.

Yup too far 4 me too, was hoping with the flag an all you were in Bama lol!

Where r u located?

Yup pokeweed, the young shoots are used to make poke salad. The berries won't hurt the birds. You ( nor dogs, not sure about stock) don't want to consume the older growth, it's poisonous .

That's GREAT so glad to hear it!!!