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I've never raised production turkeys before so I'm not quite sure the proper way to raise them in regard to how much food they should be getting in order to flourish. I have raised Beltsville Small White turkeys though, and never had anything like this even remotely happen. A farmer down the...

Ok, I’m trying to figure out what to do. I have a quasi stray cat coming to my place. I think she sort of belongs to the neighbours, but in true typical fashion of these people that cat is probably not vaccinated, fixed, or even fed a whole lot….a.k.a a neglected barn cat of sorts. I already...

Hey guys, I was just sent a few questions by a local publication about purebred chickens. These are kind of loaded questions so I thought I would pose them to all of you for your feedback as well. After a few hours I will compile all the answers into my email back to the newspaper. They want to...

I’ve observed a situation recently and was just wondering about it a bit. A sports instructor of mine was recently injured and will require approximately 6 months off before he can return to teaching or training. He however seems to have a bit of a pride issue....or maybe it’s something else...

If you had a bird that was stunning in every way, but it's one fault was a DQ, would you keep it for your breeding pens? UC

I was asked the other day for the first time to judge the 4H poultry project birds at the local fair later in August. I've never done this before and was just wondering if anyone here has had any experience doing this? Cheers, Urban Coyote

Have you ever been to one of those shows where you wonder what on earth was the judge thinking? I have all the respect in the world for most judges, but this past weekend really was an eye opener for me. I've been showing for over 15 years now and I can honestly say that the judging this past...

I quite enjoy listening to movie soundtracks while working at the office (with headphones of course). What's everybodies favorite movie soundtrack? I tend to like a really good, catchy orchestral theme. Here are some of my fav's, in no particular order: Top Gun Lord of the Rings Robin Hood...

I knew it was bound to happen sooner or later. I've seen the first signs of predators around my coop. I've noticed for the last three mornings that something has been digging around the perimeter of the outdoor runs attached to the coop. The runs are made up of chain link fence, so whatever it...

I was just wondering if anyone has any written material on the argument for keeping chickens in urban areas? There is a public forum coming up this Wednesday and I would like to have some material to present on the benefits of keeping urban chickens, as well as arguments against the inevitable...

The first show of the season was held yesterday for poultry enthusiasts in my area. It was a good little show and the weather actually cooperated, not to worm and not too cold for this time of year. There will be another one for my area in two weeks time, then a break for a month or so before...

http://www.cbc.ca/sunday/2009/03/032909_5.html Urban Coyote

Ok, I have a duck egg in the incubator that for all intensive purposes I think should be hatching anytime now.....but it's not even pipped. I candle the egg and sure enough I see movement and the air sack is quite large....almost half the egg. I have next to no experience with hatching duck...

I know the economy could be better, but I'm getting pretty tired of people wanting to get quality stock and pay absolutely nothing for it, or people backing out of agreements at the last minute and leaving you in a bit of a jam. Case in point. I had someone who absolutely wanted to buy my...

Ok you pranksters and jokesters out there....I need some inspiration. I want to play a practical joke on some friends. We're all going to a camp where the guys get their own cabins and the gals get their own. I want to play a joke on the guys, but I'm not quite sure what to do....any thoughts...

Ok, I saw some requests for another Photoshop Contest......so here it is. I'd like this one to be a bit more challenging than some of the others so here goes....the rules. You have to combine two photos into one, or take elements from one photo and add them to another. For instance, take a...

Blahhhh......it's that time of year again....Spring cleaning! Anyone else taking part in this yearly ritual right now? I have a few days off and was 'planning' to clean the coop top to bottom but then realized that two of my ducks and one pair of pigeons are setting. I can't very well go in...

I'm starting to work with Spangled OEG Bantams and was just wondering if anyone here has experience with raising these guys as show quality birds?

You'll have to excuse me, I'm having a self pity moment. Ever get the feeling that no matter what you do your always running in second place? You know, always in the running but never chosen? *Sigh* seems to be the story of my life....always the brides maid, never the bride sort of deal. It...

Well, I guess the topic heading pretty much says it all: Do Black East Indies go broody? I have a trio of them and one duck is making a nest and I was just wondering if I should leave the eggs in hopes that she will brood and hatch them, or put them in the incubator? She sort of seems to be...