Count me in, I am from Laurentian Valley, west of Ottawa. Mom, to many mix breed layers and some Khaki Campbell ducks. Glad to know there are others on here!!
Here are my 4 Khaki Campbells. I was told that the older ones (about 9-10 weeks) are female and am sure one is (she quacks). I have heard the quack but when I am around they all just mumble to each other!! Hoping!! One has the green colour to its beak and the other has the blue...
After having my broodies hatch out some mixed eggs from a friends farm I have discovered that I am the proud owner of a to be light coloured silkie. Is "whats-it" going to be okay with alot of other standard sized girls? Is there a way to sex them? I dont even think I have ever seen what a...
If I understand you correctly you are adding the chicks and momma from a group that has already been in the coop together, yes?? If that is the way of it then you shouldnt have any issues. Mommas will take care of their chicks and protect them from others. I would do it sooner then later...
They cant tell time and they really dont count the days......but they can turn against new chicks even if done right. So that being said go for it. Make sure they are no more then a day old and putting them under her at night is a good idea. That way she wakes up and has peepers. If she is...
I have loved reading through this. And yes, I have found the same thing. I have 7 red layers and they all hang together in pasture. My other 8 girls are all different. They seem to hang out in like colours......darker colours with other darker colours and lighter with lighter. On the roost...
I love this article.....will keep checking back from time to time. I was inspired by my girls last year to use PVC pipe and cover my veggie garden (25'x35') with a hoop house type idea that easily becomes a greenhouse with vapor barrier over it. I have fencing on all sides and the girls cant get...
I could not agree more with the advice given here.....the great part is everyones situation is different.
Personally.....when I notice that my girls are broody I break out the plastic easter eggs. I have 2 large rabbit cages and move them, the nest and the plastic eggs into that. I have...
Way to go.....my 2 columbian crosses went broody on me after only a month laying and they did a great job!! They are on the second round now.....Our 6 Orphingtons hatched in February!! Cant wait to hear how she does.!! Will post pics of my two soon.
Well I am back.......Mallow did it again. After hatching out 5 Orphingtons for me in February she has decided to get back in the mood!! Now I only have to find her some real eggs. She has taken possession of 7 plastic easter eggs so far!! Will get a pic of her as soon as I get real eggs...
I have a lavender roo that is about 9 weeks, he was hatched here. I would love some opinions on our choices.
Modi
Odin
Chaos
Ares
Bran
Making the decision this week since the decision to keep him just came down from the DH!!
Lindsay, will you spin the thel and tog of the icelandic together or do you have combs to separate them? I've done both and I sure to like spinning just the thel of the icelandic, saving the tog for rug weavings. The icelandic hogget is the only way I will spin the tog & thel together anymore...
I could not agree more. My husband would tell you that the only reason my house gets vacuumed is so that the carded wool wont get more stuff in it!! Hahaha I am trying some icelandic that I got a few months back today!! Cant wait to see how that turns out.
I am so jealous. I wish you luck!! It is so hard to find Jacob. I have been looking and hope to find more. Husband is not tiny and will more then likely need some more to finish the sweater!! LOL I would give my left arm for a couple of jacobs in my yard!! I would need my right for the...
My personal favorite is Jacob. I just finished a grey/brown fleece and posted a pic of a couple bobbins on the spinning thread. Bad pic but lovely look. My husband wants a sweater from it. I will have to see if I can get a pic of the cotswold/merino we did a while back. White with dyed red...