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For anyone that has followed the procurement and hatch of my "Ameraucanas" from Hilltop Farms, you'll know the hatch went great and some lovely birds were the result.....but not what was sold to me or expected. Post-hatch, the hatchery owner conveyed that after I sent him pictures of what...

Well, We're battening down the hatches for hurricane Ian. I'm grateful that we are able to bring our rabbits inside tomorrow - we have a temp pen set up in our master bathroom (and newly born baby kits - they're almost 3 days old now. 7 have survived, and hoping that some make it). Both of our...

For the longest time, we were afraid we might have sterile buns. NOT the case! Velvet delivered her very first kittens this morning. Pinto isn't super happy not getting cuddle time with his woman, but they can see, smell, partially groom each other through the bars of the adjacent pen. Ten...

Well, I'm at it again. This time, I've ordered from Deer Run Farm - https://www.deerrunfarmmd.com/. Their Ameraucanas look gorgeous and they state they breed for quality, which does seem to show in their birds. I should have my eggs in the next week I believe, based on the "process date" of...

I've read various posts (not on this forum specifically, but others) that have conveyed Ayam Cemani are unfriendly or indifferent toward people. I've got to say that they've been very sweet since day one, especially the roosters. The minute you go into their pen, they jump into your arms...

Posted these guys from hatch to current. Few updates! They got an upgrade (got another run "module,") because they're spoiled birds. They now have almost 500 square feet of run space. I plan on adding another run module (bought from Amazon) to the other side to make a lower case T shape, which...

Shoot...I didn't mean to place this in the thread for breed/gender. It was supposed to be stories/pics of chickens. I could have sworn I picked that...I must be getting old! Can someone advise how to fix? As promised - here are the updated pics. They've been out of the brooder and in their...

I usually only post chicken pictures but I have to share the adorableness of these extra large bunnies. Velvet is almost 14 pounds and Pinto is about 10 pounds. They are a bonded and unrelated pair of Flemish Giants. Velvet is about 18 months old and Pinto is about 5 months old. We're hoping...

So far, these birds are flighty but not crazy. Been brooding them on the deck as I've always done and they love getting out and hanging out with the fam. Have had some folks on the forum that have said they aren't black enough to be pure Ayam, but haven't see any indication that they aren't. The...

We're just like every other family out there. Husband and I work full-time, kids have their own hobbies, and one of the coolest things about chickens is they bring out some great family time. Our daughter and I spend at least 30 minutes to 2-3 hours a day (usually the latter timing-wise) with...

First time hatching and keeping the breed. They are adorable, very inquisitive, and very friendly so far. Diablo has the yellow toes 😁. Other 3 are Mephisto, Adria, and Azmodan. Will put bands on them when they grow a bit. Know it is not ideal to have any color on them but it happens. I’m not...

I'm sitting here trying to avoid the stinging and throbbing sensation on my right scapula where a wasp stung me about 2 hours ago. This is the third sting we've had this year (twice for me already! Other sting was on my right foot where a wasp flew inside the house...I didn't see it and stepped...

Just got my eggs yesterday and put them in the incubator today. Hatching in a Hovabator Genesis with turner that I've used for years. Hoping for a decent hatch rate. I've hatched shipped eggs before and it's always a crap shoot 100% of the time. My observations: Seller sent me 8 eggs instead...

I'm sitting here typing up this message like a dope and hope my chicks eventually decide to come out. We had a sudden downpour with very little warning and my 30 day olds were out in their coop/run combo. Safe from predators but apparently not against themselves. I've kept chickens for many...

So I was reading some FB BYC the other day and a chicken farmer said he has always fed his birds pig feed because the feed is basically the same as chicken feed. Looking to get thoughts on this school of thought.

Hatched last month. Ameraucanas have always been harder to sex young but I suspect I have a few Roos at least out of the batch of 8. Watching for hackles and saddles but again way too early so going off comb color. #1 is an example of the smaller and lighter colored combs I’m seeing out of the...

30 days today! Almost done with last minute things and the babies are hopefully staying here from now on! They’re super friendly and love us and am glad for that. #chickenlove

I have a few minor finishing things I need to do, but most of the hard labor is done. My hands are bleeding, I broke a nail on my big toe (don't ask LOL,) and almost died of heatstroke. BUT, any predators that want my birds will have a run for their money. No chicken housing will ever be...

Day 4 of shipped replacement eggs from Eggwell Farms. I am almost certain all but 1 of the eggs is scrambled. If only one makes it, I’m going to probably get a few tractor supply pullets to keep it company. Can’t have a single chick in the brooder. Going to let them incubate till day 7 before I...