I think I'm going to lose my rooster to a respiratory illness. Noticed yesterday he was making a bit of a honking sound, then I got a call from my neighbor saying she just lost a hen just something similar. Now I have another hen that's just started up. The rooster appears to be alert but I...
Hi team long time no speak! I've had a busy life, been on and off lurking. Glad to catch up on all the friendly posts here, looking forward to Spring and everything that comes with it. I did manage to hatch out a Singleton on the 26th, I quickly got another batch going hoping I'd hatch out some...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/free-plant-n-garden-stands-org.1575758/
Here's a direct link for anyone interested, thanks for sharing City Farm!
FINALLY!! EGGS!!
It has been weeks and weeks. These are from my new little pullets. Color charts predicted spearmint eggs, they look pretty spearmint to me. ( the brown one is my ceramic egg )
Yes it's all about wording on craigslist, and facebook too. I think the one time I got a chicken off CG it was listed under farm and garden, not pets. Very glad you found a home!
Funny article!
There is an objection to using diatomaceous earth since it can cause serious lung issues in chickens and more importantly, people.
Please check before considering using this product.
Excellent pictures of the best budget small flock starting brooder. Newer versions feature options such as a heating pad instead of a light, but overall the rest is about the same.
An interesting intro into clostridium. Unfortunately I don't feel there's enough emphasis on how devastating c. Dif can be to certain humans that may pick it up. Also the home remedies listed have no scientific references! This is not acceptable if they are going to introduced as an option, even...