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I came across a link awhile back that had a list of good and bad poop pics. Can someone post it for me, I have not been able to locate it. My 12 week olds (mix breed layers) have carmel color poop and wanted to do a compare and contrast. It has been 90 plus temps for the past 2 weeks and am...

Often wondered IF biting stinging insects would be a threat/problem to my chickens. IE fire ants and wasps. Our yard is rittled with Texas style fire ants and the wasps are prolific as well, I am constantly knocking down wasp nests in the coop. Can a fire ant bite or wasp sting have a...

I made some orzo salad last week that didn't get all eaten....decided to give to my chicks today..... Orzo is the rice shaped pasta...with... grape tomatoes cut in half red onion greek olives feta cheese chopped cilantro dressing is lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and olive oil They went crazy...

I want to plant a Bougainvillea on the outside of my coop to grow up the side for some more shade....but...the chics certainly will eat whats on their side. Are they poisonous ?

Just curious.......I have been looking at VitaMix machines for a couple of years now but haven't had the courage to shell out $400 plus for another appliance to sit on my kitchen counter collecting dust..... Anyone have one ? and how often do you use it ? What is you favorite thing about it ?

OMG !!!!! Feeding frenzie !!!!! They had the gravy all over their beaks ..... Would have been a good pic for a milk commercial

My son went to the Naval Academy Graduation in Annapolis on Friday to see his High School buddy graduate, my son is so proud he had the privilege of being his buddies 'first salute' as a fellow Marine. Here is a link to his facebook entry w/pics...

Any suggestions on getting around certain very high priced no generic available prescription drugs ? Just thought I would ask. I was laid off about a month ago and there went my health insurance...... can't afford $1,000 month cobra.....but also can't afford one prescription priced at the...

Thank You "Anonymous" for my GFM Gift !!!!!! I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity

Will be taking an intense online course for the next 10 days in preparation for passing the State Exam for an Insurance License... and boy am I nervous.... It has been a very very long time since I have done any studying and have to actually pass the exam... my new career is riding on...

I have a jar of all natural organic PB that I was tempted to put in their Home Made forage cake this AM but decided not to..... didn't want to take a chance and ruin the whole cake ..... but if OK I can pour on top after the cakes are done baking as it is very runny being natural (even after...

I have a total of 13 hens (I think) (2) 8 week olds...one RIR and one Brown Leghorn..they are best buds ...have been in the big house about 4 weeks now.... (11) assorted 6 week olds that joined the 2 older ones about 2 weeks ago..... well, the oldest RIR is the self appointed food...

Wow...what an awesome shed that would be perfect for a coop....and best of all FREE !!!!! 6 months too late for me to take advantage http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/zip/2380553873.html

Lost one (of 14) 6 week old Silver Wyandote yesterday to 'something'. haven't figured out what exactly got the chick. Whatever it was lifted up the tacked down chicken wire along the bottom of the coop and went off with the whole chick, only a few feathers remain just outside the compromised...

I'm worried about my 8 week old RIR....I have noticed her eating a lot of tall grass and I have read other threads that could result in an impacted crop...just want to keep an eye on her but I don't really know what to look for.....

I have run across a few posts with many great recipes for homemade Treat Cakes. What is yours ?

To my new Chicken Family ! I was laid off from my job of 8 years just last week....and...you all have made me feel very welcome and have provided me with an outlet to vegetate while going thru the 'grieving' process. Being the people person that I am I definitely don't miss the job or the 70...

Do your babies play 'Mosh Pit" ? Maybe I have too many in too small a space. They will all be huddled in one corner and one rogue chicky will stand on to[p of the feeder and jump into the middle of the huddles disturbing everyone. Then just as soon as everyone settles down a lil, the next...

So, I went to a job interview today. I am in Texas and this company I interviewed for today is based in the west coast and is setting up shop out hear in North Texas. So the interviewer asked "Do you have any hobbies?" My exuberant response was 'why yes, I raise chickens !!!' and was so eager...

I have I guess what you would call an open air coop (see photo below) and am wondering what I need to add to make it more enjoyable for the chickies. Any ideas for a dust bath ? Also do I need a roost? It has a wire covered 'shelf' right under the nesting boxes but not sure that will serve...