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I was amazed this morning when I went out to find a huge egg in with my peafowl. She must have layed it yesterday when we where gone all day because she layed another one this evening. Anyhow what do you think would the eggs be fertal? I got the pair this spring and the people said they...

Has anyone every tried letting a broody chicken hen hatch Pheasant eggs? I got some ring neck eggs today at an auction and was thinking about letting my two broody cochin hatch them out. Also if this works does anyone know how old they would have to be until I could turn them loose? We have...

Ok so I did a big no no ...got Peacocks before I did alot of research. But they are soooo beautiful and I just love them. I got a male and female at a chicken swap today at a very good price from what Ive seen others go for. Anyhow I need some experts to step up and tell me every thing I...

I am looking for someone who sells Crele colored Dutch hatching eggs. Im in Ohio area code 43543.

Just a thought can spradled leg be genetic? Or is it just something that happens during the hatch? I would like to keep breeding a specific breed but one of the chicks is spradled...I don’t like to cull but I know some cases it is necessary.

Ive got a Buckeye pipping a day early!!!! I decided to check one more time before I headed off to bed and was amazed to see one pipping. This is one of Buckeye Daves. I wasnt even expecting any till after 9:00 tomorrow night (that will be 21 days). I took a pic but Im not sure how it...

Im trying to add some pics, I love the color I believe it to be crele from everything I have see but I am having trouble deciding if she is Bantam or not? What exactly do I call her so I know what to get more of? Also can anyone tell me if she has SQ potential? She will be a year in May.

Im not sure if I am posting in the right place. I was at an auction today and there was a pair of Gold Laced Polish. I've got one hen now but would have loved to and a pair so I would have a trio. I lost my head and went all the way up to $20.00 a peice before I backed out, the other party...

Send all your vibs this way!!! Ive got Buckeyes due to hatch on the 3rd of April. So far Ive done three hatches over the last year all with about a 50% hatch rate. The Buckeyes were shipped... I received 17 (thank you Buckeye Dave ) One had a small crack so I discarded it. I still concider...

I just saw a skunk out in the pasture with the goats, they were going over to check it out... I dont know what to do about it. We had one last spring that we saw out in the field, my husband got he gun and with one shot got it...thankfully it didnt spray! Of course tonight my husband is a work...

Are Buckeyes just as docile and tame as Orpingtons? I've done some research showing pros to both and I already have some Orpingtons that we just love but we considering getting some Buckeyes. The one concern I have with the Buckeyes is I have read that they can be considered mousers...I had...

Does anyone use the old galvanized incubators? I've come across one I think its called a Brower Incubator Model No. 845. Ive been trying to research it on the net and the about the only thing I can find out is that its discontinued but some online stores sell replacement parts. It seems to be...

Does anyone currently have silkie eggs White, Blue, or Splash for sale?

Does anyone have any Buckeye eggs for sale now? Possibly to ship the first part of next week, Nov 3rdish, or the following week? I would like to find a dozen but dont have a lot to spend. Im not sure what they even run, any ideas? If not would anyone have any chicks to part with? My...

I have a OEG Roo who is 23 weeks old I notice a few days ago his beak is cracked. He is an absolutely beautiful bird! My daughter took him to the fair this year and the judge even told her he shows great potential for next years fair. He seems to be eating and drinking just fine but Im not...

Well today was the day! I did it!!! Ok lets back up... Our friend always comes over to help my husband butcher our rabbits, my part in this is taking them out of the cage handing them to the guys for the "work" and then caring them into the house to either cook or freeze. I have never...

What is the best way to store walnuts? We just picked and cracked open a few pounds today and I would like to store them for baking this winter. Can I just seal them in a Ball canning jar? Or would they mold do to being fresh? Would I have to let them air on a cookie sheet first? Or would...

Can I make my Cochin hen go broody? I've been collecting her eggs the last few days and she is in a cage by her self now. She seems to be just sitting around alot and squawking at me when I walk in the animal barn. I was thinking of putting a nest box in and trying it with a small glass egg...

Ok this may sound really stupid but Im trying to sex my Orpingtons. They are starting to lay eggs. And I know at least one is crowing. I think I can tell by their combs and waddles, but is their a way I can sex them and be definite at this point. I feel kinda silly asking this but I dont...

Lets see those favorite green been recipes mine are coming on strong now. I usually boil them hard with butter and salt. I also do alot of flash freezing for winter use. I've heard of cooking with bacon. Any ideas?