Search results for query: *

Nope, not so horrible at all. Well stated! For our family, I'm trying to write down our successes & failures as we get the hang of this thing. On my (& my husband's side of family, too!) we missed a generation. Both of our grandparents were earthy & self sufficient & grew lots of their own...

It's a shame how much drama is perpetuated on several of these threads instead of encouragement. Sad. It's not a competition, but a learning experience for everyone...even those who believe they know all of the answers. Because none of us do. I have 20 birds. It's rather modest, but it's what...

Fantastic post! Thank you. I just read it out loud to my hubby, as we had many of the same questions & concerns. Sorry that some folks were offended. I was encouraged!

Ah, @CyndiD I had never considered the doe may have been singling it out with the abrasion. No, didn't do a necropsy. No, there's no membrane that has to be removed. Good idea, I should try to grab a picture if I can... Thanks for your feedback!! I was puzzled, but your ideas make me think.

Hello, I have an unrelated issue (to the current conversation). One of my chinchillas birthed a litter of kits yesterday. She is a first time mom, and did really well! There were 7 born and all survived, and she has been feeding them excellently. Well, this afternoon, two of my children checked...

We have all American Standard Chinchillas. We tried to keep New Zealand Whites, but they were so skiddish. My children sell kits each spring and make a little income. Chinches are so sweet & docile. We have our great great grandmother chinch who is, probably, around 12 lbs. She's great. Over...