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I’m going to try to remember to take more pictures and keep some documentation as they grow! At around 10-12 weeks as of right now by my guess. 3 Pearl Stars were significantly bigger than the rest when we got them so Im guessing they are on the older side while the rest are right around 10...

Can I grow early Alaska Garden Peas and feed them to my chickens? Like, de shell them, and boil them? Or are they ok dry? My chickens eat dried purple hull peas and are fine, just wondering on the early Alaska Garden Peas. Thanks!!

This year my garden has been “meh” I think the earwigs are eating everything again and I’ve been too busy with taking care of my Roxby Gander while he hasn’t been feeling well so I haven’t done a lot of weeding or anything down in the garden, but so far I have: Some pumpkins finally sprouting...

hello my duck is starting to grow her wing out ward... i think this is a DNA problem. or is it something else??

I wanted to create a timeline of my Muscovy ducklings growing and feathering out, and to share my pictures with everyone ;) We got the ducklings May 21st and were told they were a week old. Probably give or take a couple days, I didn't ask the exact date of hatching. Week 1: This is the first...

Seeing any signs of spring yet? We've had a pretty mild winter here so far in Scotland. You can never be sure if it's going to get worse (I suspect it will) but in the meantime I have blooms from this shrub that's growing out of one of the stone walls on the property. Seeing any signs of spring...

It happens with all babies... They grow up! (JoJo, a baby Khaki Campbell we raised a few years ago. Rest in peace dear) Empty nest isn't just for growing/grown children- it applies to our baby animals too. Time passes so quickly, and one minute we'e snuggling with them and the next our...

We currently have 3 little roos that we were planning to re-home/sell or take to the auction when they're a bit bigger. The handsome cream boy is only 6wks old and just learning to crow but so far he keeps his beak closed and it's the most adorable muffled crow. I'm assuming he'll learn to open...

Hi all! I have a chick who is 4 weeks old. She is a peanut! She only weighs 1 ounce at this point and I know that is small even for her breed. She is a mille fleur. I know she is small because we have another the same age that is more than twice her size! This little one was also doing a...

Hello, I am trying to create a pasture on my land for my chickens to free range. I live in southern AZ near Tucson. I was wondering has anyone ever attempted a pasture in the desert? If so, what tips, tricks, and info can you give me to make this go as smooth as possible. Thanks!

how do I know if my chick has mites or is just itchy from growing feathers? If it is mites what can I do to treat it and is it harmful to humans, I’ve been carrying her around all day!

First post here, but i have been reading this forum for a couple years. Today i wanted to pick everyone's brains about something I'm sure we have all thought about. Growing your chickens feed. I'm not trying to grow all of their feed, just some staples that i can supplement their diet with. I...

My little babes are almost 4 months old. Where does the time go? :hitHere we have Willie (barred rock rooster) Eggbert (grey Easter ‘Egger’ rooster), and me hens: Pippy (has a slightly deformed comb) Zippy (perfect comb), and Yolkie! :p

I have read a few facts on chicks and there sexing and growing ways I was just wondering if these are true or not! 1) female chicks feather more quickly 2) females have rounded feathers round there necks whilst the males have pointed ones 3) rounded eggs = females Pointed = males 4) males...

I have the white mold growing under where the feeders in my covered dirt floor chicken RUN (not coop). Question 1: I've been reading on the forums where it says to either use the Sweet PDZ or Lime. I've even seen some posts that say to use bleach. I'm not going to use bleach. I want to...

My chicks will all be right around 3 weeks old on Thursday. I am supposed to have 6 standard and 9 bantam. They all came from TSC on the same day. The one baby (circled in red) is still almost the same size as when I got them! It eats and drinks fine and acts just like the rest of them. Why is...

1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Buff Orp, ~1 1/2 years, normal weight 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Her butt has been bare for WAY too long after she has molted the rest of her feathers. She also shakes her head back...

My 12 chicks are quickly outgrowing their current cage. They are 2 1/2 weeks old. Our chicken coop isn't built yet and they need a bigger space. What did you use? What is a guideline for how much room they need? When can I put them outside?

When your baby chicks are about 4 months old add cat food to their diet the dried up mini ones. It will help your baby chicks grow in a rapid pace. Try it for one month it works miracles.

Check out their beaks!