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I'm pretty sure I got it from a neighbor's curb, but it's not that expensive. It doesn't have a door- Just an accordion fold panels. I use clips, zip ties, or even string to hold the opposite ends together. I normally grab something to put on top to use as a temp day-time chick tractor. I like...

Is it Wendy the Welsummer? I'd be willing to take her.

Wow. That was a while ago.

I made directions somewhere on BYC - but of course don't know the link. Here's the directions for an orp collar. Cut and melt ends of 1.5" wide ribbon to stop fraying Adhere the soft part of 3/4" velcro to ribbon. The velcro should be a little longer (maybe 1" for large roo) You'll need to...

My crow collars are simply a decent self adhesive Velcro and wide ribbon for comfort. I’ll find one and take some pics. They worked on my Orpingtons. Breeds that don’t crow as often. Wouldn’t work on my seramas (They are too tiny) or @homeschoolin momma ‘s Spitzhaubens ( too vocal) The most...

@BReeder! :lau So after all this time, A’hole (your least favorite) still remains and even feeds you. Aren’t you glad your wife didn’t let you process her? So what do your kids call her? I can just imagine the reaction of the preschool teacher when the chicken stories come out. :eek: Ours is...

My frizzles who are constantly underfoot and begging for attention.

and just because they're cute, here are some chick pics

Here's my brooder set up inside the coop. It's the standard "look but don't peck approach." I have the fence in place to corral the chicks as well as protect. Because there's a broody hen, the division will only be a few days. If I don't have a volunteer mama, I use a similar plan but with a...

Well now that you have your feet wet..... turkey eggs just went into incubator today. Always willing enable and share! If you want to add any orps, orp x cinnamon queen, spitzhaubens, or useless seramas let me know. My hen is caring for a good sized brood. BTW- I think we may have just...

My 80s hair band hatched yesterday ! The Spitzhauben eggs came from @homeschoolin momma

We have left for weekends with neighbors to check in. Auto feeders and waterers with weekend capacity. Secure coop & run. (no free range when we're away) Do you have a neighborhood kid who likes chicks? Once they're laying, it's really easy to find someone to swing by daily. Literally, just...

Funny. I was also picking dandelions on Sunday. I was plucking the bright yellow tops and feeding them to the hens. I don't like dandelions, but some of my girls do. LOL My magnolia is in full bloom, so it looks like spring. My hyacinths popped out, so it smells like spring. My backyard is...

Happy Easter! 🐣

With my Easter hatch coming soon, I've been hoping for a broody. A very unlikely candidate started hanging out in the nest box for a few days and is now grumbling at me. It's my golden Spitzhauben, Sprinkles. They are a very unlikely broody breed - unless they live at @homeschoolin momma...

Probably not, but I haven't eaten it yet. She has always had longer shaped eggs that have grown larger over the years. The shell is still good quality when compared to some of my 5-8 yr old hens. This hen had earned Best in Show for her eggs 4 different years. However, these past few years...

Today's egg haul may not be very impressive, but that big green egg in front certainly is. That egg is from Tyrion, my 11-yr-old Easter Egger!

Let's play guess that gender!!! Seramas - 3 weeks old Let me know if you agree with my predictions. * Please excuse the messy appearance. They were fed some moistened crumbles and decided to roll in it. The only dark one is, of course, going to be male. Just my luck The white one with a bit...

Back story: Last year's turkeys were raised with my bantams and for some reason didn't like my LF chickens. They either followed their serama mama and ate up all the bantam feed or they were free-ranging where they spent the bulk of their time chasing chickens. They went to live with...

Of course you should get more chickens!!!! I will have some hatching just in time for Easter..... Also, think about baby poults and ducklings and quail. But, ALWAYS say yes to chickens. ;) On a serious note, good luck on the job interviews.