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I have read several conflicting reports about the mechanisms of DE. The one I had decided on (though I admit I can't remember now why I gave that one credit over the others) is that the DE sticks to the waxy coating of hard-bodied insects and robs them of that protection allowing their fluids...

I don't know the reasons for it, but of my 3 hens laying, the 2 buffs are silent on the nest and the blue hen VERY LOUDLY announces when she OR any other hen is laying and she always gets the rooster bawking and pacing the coop as well. Although he didn't join in until he starting mating. And...

Well, darnit! My roo got frostbite Could it just be from free ranging out in the cold wind? There is no way it was from humidity. the coop is open air in a huge pole barn with a high roof and a too open ridge vent, plus venting under the eaves. It's just darn cold and he has a big comb. Poor...

Hey! Nothin' mean about killing vermin! Now, holding it up to be tormented by dogs, then hurling it 20ft in the air?? That's a little unnecessary. (though, I admit I chuckle when I think back on it)

I think yes! Dad held one up by the tail for the dog to jump up and snap at one time as he walked it to the back of the field where he then threw it up and shot it out of the air like a clay pigeon. I was mad at him for being mean, but he thought it was hilarious.

Why didn't I think of that?? I do believe all of his hens are under a year old still. Ok, I'll stop worrying. The chick will either grow or not, I was just wondering if there was something I was missing.

They are supposed to be the same breed, hatched at the same time. They definitely all started out the same size when I got them and they are all growing at slightly different rates, but this little one literally hasn't shown any growth in two weeks. I haven't been weighing him, so he may have...

Shoooot, skin 'em, grill 'em and throw 'em in the yard! I believe mine would eat it, if not the dogs will love it!

My mistake. They are 3 weeks yesterday. There are 3 or 4 that are considerably bigger and much more feathered out.

Thanks. I put an old metal pitchfork in there, they can roost on the tines or the handle. It has only been in there a few days, so maybe his toes will start to correct with a little more time. These are Marans, so I believe the guy could tell the difference in eggs, but who knows. The little...

I know everyone is busy with the holiday, so I'll be patiently waiting for thoughts on these fuzzy butts. The accursed "bendy-toe" I just noticed this yesterday and it must be a recent development. this is the only one with crooked toes. I read up on it a bit, the causes are listed as 1)...

VERY EXCITING

Better check local ordinances and make sure you're allowed to discharge firearms where you are.

Another chick question. I noticed tonight that one of them has crooked toes. I did a search but only found info on toes that curl under. These lay flat but the middle and outside toe on both feet curve outward. What causes this? Genetics or nutrition?

X2. Love my .22 rifle.

I'm sure the answer to this is yes, but I was wondering if it's normal for chicks hatched on the same date to have drastically different growth rates. I have one BCM chick that is just not growing. It eats and runs around just like all the others, but it hasn't made any noticeable growth in the...

So NOT an OT, and not in a position to give advice, but I can tell you my experience, how I handled it (right or wrong) and the outcome. I got 4 young pullets first then brought home 6 adult hens the next day. Honestly, I didn't spend enough time with either flock to know whether they were...

Wow, I had no idea people felt so strongly about canning methods!!! Like I said, I know nothing about it, I wasn't even sure if there was a way to can without a pressure canner. Thank you everyone for your thoughtful input, I appreciate it all. I will ask my Ganny if she has one I can have, she...

Can you then rehydrate it? Chicken jerky just doesn't sound good.

So you start with raw chicken and it cooks in the jar?