I'm working on a similar project. My plans are to use harware cloth across the van right behind where the front seats were, with a little gate built in for me to let them in and out. That way, I can open the front door on the drivers side to check on everybody or get to my supllies without all...
All of the old posts with useful information is why I love this forum. It is also why I don't post very often... Usually I can find answers to my questions just by searching for them.
Haha... I can't eat chicken or eggs around mine... It makes me feel so bad! My hubby has no qualms, though. He doesn't say he's eating their mommy, it's usually "Heeeey! Your cousing tastes great. Bet you would, too!", and me saying, "Knock it off, you're going to creep them out!" Haha!
You know you're addicted to chickens when...... Your husband gets into the diaper bag to find something, and pulls out a Ziploc baggie of feed and a waterer base. True story.
I have to Emden goslings arriving in around two weeks, and I'd also like to get a couple more Silkie peeps. The goslings are going to be in with the chickens to (hopefully) alert me if the neighbor's dog comes around them. Can I brood them together, or do I need to keep them separated as...
I was curious about this, too. The wondeful lady I got my Silkies from said that it's okay to mix the breeds, but any of the standard chickens that I put in with the Silkies must be introduced young. She said otherwise they would bully the silkies. Anyone else have any experience with this?
Hi there... I'm new too, but already love it here... I haven't had the chance to post much, because in just reading everything, most of my questions are getting answered!
Since we've had such luck (and fun!) raising up our Silkie peeps, my kids and I would like to try hatching our own eggs. This will be our first endeavor. Does anyone have any advice for us? We do not have an incubator, so since this is our first time, should I go ahead and buy one, or will we...
I'm sorry that you have to deal with this. Some people are so rude... And you do have to wonder why city people move to the country and then expect us country folk to change our ways on their behalf. You never know, offering him some eggs might help him see your chickens in a different light...
Hi everyone. My name is Georgia, and I'm a new chicken mommy from Pennsylvania. Nearly two weeks ago, I picked up four day-old Silkie babies. They're doing well in their little home-made brooder, and I am so pleased (and relieved)! I stumbled across this awesome site while searching for more...