DISCLAIMER, I know, I'm sorry this is a platform for backyard chickens, but I'm in a goat crisis! I've heard bad things about straw and shavings to use as bedding for my goats, saying that they'll eat it and bloat. What do you use? Should I keep them on dirt or put down some other type of bedding?
The chickens are sitting happy right now! I'm getting more eggs than I can handle, and I have sold some of my eggs in the past to a few people around who wanted more fresh, natural eggs. However, my chickens have been laying a lot lately, and I don't want my eggs to go bad! Does anybody have any...
Awesome! Mottled cochins are on my chicken wish list but have never gotten around to raising any! I do have a mottled java hen, and she's a real sweetheart, but they're just not the same:(
Thanks so much. I've been walking briskly at him every time I feel threatened, just to let him know that he's not the only one who can attack. It seems to be working. Sorry to hear about your rooster, they sure are pretty birds.
My rooster and I have daily stand offs, when I walk into the coop, he comes running after me, often attacking my feet and legs, I know that this is inky normal behavior of a rooster, but wondering how I could develop a better relationship with him.
Had chickens growing up but didn't get back around to them for a while. They really are the sweetest, unusual, feathered friends. Welcome to BYC, I'm new as well and have already learned a lot! Love my BYC fam!:lol::p;):love:welcome:welcome:welcome