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I purchased two lambs from a private local farm, all very healthy and well taken care of. I was scheduled to pick up the lambs Sunday, but he asked me to wait until today. When I called today, he wanted me to wait until Sunday because the mom had 'eaten too much grass' and got diahrrea from...

Turns out I'm allergic to alfalfa. So when I go to feed my sheep, pigs and rabbits.... I end up with hives, sneezing, wheezing etc. I really want to find an alternative that I can grow here on the farm. I free range the sheep and pigs during the day, but I think I'll need something more for...

I'm looking to purchase some babies from a hatchery ... but I've heard the mortality rate can be rediculous. Any recommendations? I'm in CA, perhaps there's a local hatchery I can order from? When they arrive, what care will they need?

Was feeding one of my bucks last night, he attacked and pandemonium ensued. Any ideas why? My other Buck and two does are Flemish... not exactly sure what he is. Usually he lets go after he nips, but he darned near took off my knuckle this time.

So I have 17 hens and a rooster, I live in the low desert of California. It was a cold winter so for awhile I didn't have any eggs... it got up to the 50s and I started averaging about 3 - 4 a day. Now its getting warm and I'm only getting 1 steady egg per day. Is this normal? My girls are...

I've heard that game birds are good at avoiding predators, my current flock is mostly free range. I'm considering adding some to my flock. Ideas or advice? Can they be added to my flock like any other hens? Do they lay the same?

Just for fun you guys. :D what's your astrological sign? And do you think it reflects your personality? I'm Aquarius. The description definitely fits me LOL.

It was an amazing series. Only lasted two seasons though. :( I just finished the entire series last week, and I totally fell in love. Anyone else seen or heard of it? http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0108839/

Byc has just become the best website ever! XD Alright I totally must join a game... who has openings for players? I'm really partial to comic book, fantasy (Star wars -LOTR - Pirates- Firefly), and 1700 -1800s period pieces. But I'm open to anything. :) this made my day!

Hey all :) So this is a non-emergency as my chicken is already healed. I'd like to get some feedback from more experienced chickenieers about what this may have been. This is my hen, Honey. I bought her about two months ago from a local feed store... a place I will never again go as I...

Hey all :) I'm B, the newest chicken junkie to join. I've been lurking for awhile and finaly made the plunge to join. My pal AJ and I have a small farm (its in progress). A few months ago we decided.. hey! We need chickens! A sweet lady offered us two silkies. We had them a couple months, and...