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We have 17 chicks total, 5 Araucanas 6 Barred Rock 2 Buff Orpington and 2 Red Star. They're all 15 days old as of today, we have them in our finished basement in a brooder while the chicken coop is being finished. Their brooder has a 3 foot border to keep them "inside" - lately at least two have...

Would you say that Polish are good egg layers?

We currently have araucanas and barred rock chicks - we'd like to order some Polish chicks as well. Are some breeds better layers than others? What size are their eggs? Pros and cons would be helpful - we're new to all of this - thank you!

Thank you everyone for all your comments. Our dogs are very well disciplined, we've introduced 2 of the 3, the bulldog and the yorkie. Both were introduced after a full day of playing outside so they were all drained from any extra energy. Lucy the bulldog was just beyond curious/perturbed! ha...

I'm sure they must feel some degree of pain, would it help if I used a numbing spray on their foot first? Also, you said you sometimes mix a little terramycin with the neosporin. How easily can terramycin be acquired? thank you.

I was born and raised in Jersey - in the city - I still can't believe that I've been yelling out to my husband (as we prepare for our chickens, etc) "Babe, we need worms!" Our neighbors must thing we're real freaks, hahahahaa

I would make 100% sure I knew where the property line is AND double check your town ordinances. Many towns require that certain "enclosures" such as a coop be within so many feet of property lines. The worst he can do legally is stand there and scowl, next time he waddles on over let him know...

Thank you for asking this question, I've been researching this myself. We have three dogs, one bulldog, one staffordshire terrier, and a pint size 5lb yorkie. They get along great, all three do their best at keeping away unwanted intruders (such as foxes and deer). The staffie is the most...