Search results for query: *

  1. birdy1

    Feed sack recycling ideas??

    I got a beautiful Carry all bag for a gift, made from a grain bag,lined with fabric,inside pocket,front had horse photo,back had the feed bag directions.
  2. birdy1

    Feed sack recycling ideas??

  3. birdy1

    Black Swedish Drakes aggressive to owner

    Got them shipped from hatchery as day olds,handled daily and took great care of them,years of past experience,have had Muskoyies, White Crested, never a problem, these 2 appear to be both males, chase me every time I go outside,do not chase anyone else, even the 3 existing WC female ducks.they...
  4. birdy1

    Neutering Roosters/Drakes?

    I have 2 young roos I want to neuter,no you haven't lost your mind.I was at an Avian vet clinic years ago, and there were several Roos there to be done,and more on the way.Owner didn't want them all crowing, and didn't want to get rid of any of them.Me either.I just have 2 that were sexed as...
  5. birdy1

    Neutering Roosters/Drakes?

  6. birdy1

    2 Roosters ,were sexed as pullets

    now large breed Roos. now 7 months old,how can I get them neutere,so they loose their hen urges?
  7. birdy1

    Is whole corn good for your chickens?

    Corn is high in calories,adds warmth in cold climates in the winter,added to their regular feed.Whole corn is fine for large chickens and ducks, I'd think Bantams,youths, and small breeds would rather have a course cracked corn as a daily treat in winter.
  8. birdy1

    Trouble introducing new hens to a flock

    if you have a lot of room,( big hen house, and large pen or free range area)it should be fine to add several new hens, it will take about 2 weeks for them to work it out. My mother use to say, add new hens at night, so when they come out all together in the AM, the established hens think they...
  9. birdy1

    Comment by 'birdy1' in article 'Chickens & Winter Egg Laying and Lighting'

    All birds ovulate to light, the longer the day the more they ovulate and lay eggs. As the daylight lessens, late Aug, into fall in the north east, the egg production dwindles . Some breeds will lay all winter, but I haven't had a hen do that in several years. Also if they are bred to lay year...
    • birdy1
    • Article comment
  10. birdy1

    6 week old chick Temps

    temps are going down to 30's over night now,I'm still bringing 6 week old chicks inside over night.When can I leave them outside all the time?
  11. birdy1

    Are whole raw pumpkin seeds safe for chickens?

    what is the best way to grid or crush pumpkin seeds? I think I'd feel better feeding them if smaller.
  12. birdy1

    Are Crickets Healthy For Chickens? also Which Chicken Is The Best Hunter

    Are freeze dried crickets good for hens as a snack? I feed dried meal worms,like to vary their treats.They also forage.
  13. birdy1

    Looking for Diamond Dove pair..Laced Wyandote hens,and or splash Cochins or Orpintons in MA.

    Thanks so much I know I will.
  14. birdy1

    Looking for Diamond Dove pair..Laced Wyandote hens,and or splash Cochins or Orpintons in MA.

    I may order from My Pet Chicken.Just wondered if anyone close by Cape Cod area in MA had any.The D'Doves seem a little harder to find. Strombergs has them, but wait to find a pair closer.Only one pair.Thanks for the re: Birdy1
  15. birdy1

    Looking for Diamond Dove pair..Laced Wyandote hens,and or splash Cochins or Orpintons in MA.

    Thanks to you Kansas.From MA.
  16. birdy1

    Looking for Diamond Dove pair..Laced Wyandote hens,and or splash Cochins or Orpintons in MA.

    Thank You
  17. birdy1

    Looking for Diamond Dove pair..Laced Wyandote hens,and or splash Cochins or Orpintons in MA.

    looking for a few spotted hens (or chicks in spring) for our small pet flock,and a pair of Silver white Tail,or Blue White tail or Blue Rump Diamond doves with USPS shipping over night mail.
Back
Top Bottom