Welcome, great place if you have questions. As for the crowing pullet, when I was younger we actually had a hen that would crow. Also had a rooster that would set on eggs when the hen would get off the nest.
Welcome Terry,
You want to learn about chickens you came to the right spot. I joined little over a month ago and have learned a lot. Any question I have asked, someone has had an answer (except what the winning lottery numbers are). Also by reading older posts can give lots off insights to...
Fish tank is for breeding, got a 275 gallon tote and cut top off for the main portion of the fish. Have a 12v dc pump cycling water thru a swirl filter that will eventually supply an aquaponics set up in the geen house. The pump and lighting runs off a 100 watt solar panel. total cost to set up...
Currently in the process of building a 16X16 shed that will have 2 coops 4X8 with a 240 square foot run each and one coop 8X8 with a 320 square foot run. also ill have a freezer, fridge and a sink for butchering and storing fresh meat. Oh and also a 55 gal fishtank for breeding tilapia.
good morning everyone, I have a new question and everyone here has been extremely helpful with me finding answers. In addition to all the meat birds we have we also have flock of buff Brahmas and some Americaunas. One of my Brahmas has a tendency to lay some very small eggs and I was wondering...
Welcome, I have been a member for only about a month and I have discovered they love questions. Every question I have asked has been answered within an hour so enjoy and ask away.
I'm sure the feed is good, we give them a high protein game bird feed and allow them to graze. they're fine with our chickens just not to friendly with the wild ones
So about a month ago I received a BUNCH of baby chickens and 9 baby turkeys. They are just a month old and the turkeys are starting to "poof up" as my wife calls it and I assume they are tom's. also have one that I believe is a Spanish turkey that tries to show dominance in the yard. We have...
Welcome, tell your husband thanks for his service (hopefully Navy LOL) and thank you for your sacrifices as a military spouse your job is 10 times harder than his. I'm a Navy veteran.
Best way for me to get over butchering them is to name them. Names I have include: Fried chicken, chicken sandwich, chicken salad, BBQ, oh and this sweet little one we call Honey Glazed. Naming them after food reminds us what their purpose is.