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Hey guys, I am coming to the show! I will have some sale birds with me, and some that I will bring only if reserved ahead of time (because it means I have to bring a different vehicle) 2010 embden pair from Holderreads. Female has single lobe but bred them in 2011 and 2012 and didn't even get...

I have some goslings I got in an assortment from Holderreads this spring at a show in Montana. They have been raised on premium gamebird feeds (starter, then developer, then maintenance) supplemented with brewers yeast and pasture for maximum growth and healthy development. All of them have...

I got this cock in trade for one of mine this summer. I have too many cocks and have decided to go with another at this time. Nice yellow legs, big bird. This bird has a good disposition and fertility is confirmed. Can be picked up in Tri-cities of WA or at the Chehalis, WA Feather Fanciers...

DO NOT HIT BUY IT NOW I was hoping I wouldn't have to do this, as I didn't want to sell eggs, but I'd rather sell them than eat them. One of my incubators broke down and the part still isn't here. It's 8 pm here without any sign of the UPS truck.... so I've decided to list one auction and see...

I know there have been people who have advocated placing havahart traps with an animal in them in stock tanks or ponds to drown them. This is legally considered inhumane, and while I didn't think this was enforced, it apparently is...

I wanted to post this but I wasn't sure where. I hope that this is allowed to stay up, because this is being done in the spirit of giving and generosity and is for the children. I don't care which site hosts what, just that these are benefit auctions for the kids. One of the auction sites is...

I am coming as an exhibitor, third time I've attended the show. Wonderful venue. I am showing mostly silkies, possibly a couple silver laced wyandottes (although they look like they might be about to moult, in which case they stay home), and geese. I hope to see you all there. I will be...

So the partridge color is one that more than one judge has told me "should never have been accepted in a silkie feathered bird" because it is patterned, it is hard to tell if the color is right on a silkie feathered bird, and because "I haven't seen a correct one yet." If you look at the...

Not that I would b e getting these, my time and poultry space are full, but I never knew pheasants came in such brilliant colors! Are these tropical or subtropical birds? Do they tolerate cold? Holy moly. http://www.bidbirdauctions.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=968518321 Who knew...

I love seed and cutting swaps. One was started, moved here, then died. Can someone post the needed disclaimer so we can get this puppy rolling? It's spring here, we have had some 80 degree days already, and I want to rock n'roll with the planting.

Who else is attending, as a spectator or exhibitor? Anyone looking to buy or sell anything in particular? I will be exhibiting for the first time, with the goal of experience rather than winning as my best birds are either in breeder pens or won't be filled out fully until the fall shows. I...

I was looking up ball bandages, since I am dealing with my first case of bumblefoot severe enough to merit bandaging, and ran across this. Very useful. http://www.nyswrc.org/BandageTechniquesFINAL.pdf and a link with a how-to for just ball bandages...

I have a couple cuckoo silkies. I had a nice cuckoo showgirl (young roo) that I had to cull. I thought I would share some pictures of what is currently the most promising cuckoo I have ( of three cuckoos, so it's not as though I have a bunch) and the challenges of the color as I see it. First...

Today I saw two of my Buff American hens sitting in their dog houses instead of hanging out in the shed out of the wind. Low and behold, tonight I found an egg in each dog house- breeding season is officially here for me. They're going to be my tester eggs as I figure out the finer points of...

I hear various things from different people... so here's a question: of all the people you have hatched coturnix eggs from over the last five-ten years that are still in business, which performed best in regards to a) weight gain b) mature weight? I have some georgia giants hatching as I...

I have shown in the past, and am hoping to holdback a female within the next year or two to show. I jut love the personality and vivaciousness in a small(er) package. Bailey (in a schnauzer cut) used to follow me on hour long trail rides if he was allowed. Where I live now he can no longer do...

How do you manage the mud in runs when your ducks have to be cooped up?

Anyone here have Holderread line embdens purchased from them in the last few years? I am considering selling my Buff American flock this spring in favor of Embdens (for future year production) since I am enjoying eating my culls, but would like a larger breed with more meat on the 'extra'...

MM goose. We had our one for thanksgiving, and another extra gander is going to freezer camp today for Christmas. Anyone with favorite recipes to share? I did a search but came up with very few recipes on BYC from prior posts...

I know waterfowl are sensitive to medications that chickens are unaffected by. Can I get help in compiling a list of antibiotics safe for use in geese, along with indications for their usage (aka conditions the particular antibiotic will treat)?