Hello! My family has been thinking about getting a goose to join our bird family. We have quite a few chickens and 3 ducks housed in the same area and plan on raising a goose to live with them. Is there a breed you would recommend? We were thinking about getting one to help protect the chickens...
I just noticed my pigeon is making weird noises. When we first got him i heard him sneezing a lot but I posted about it on facebook and they said not to give antibiotics. This most definitely sounds respiratory though. Can anyone confirm and have any medicine recommendations with dosages?
Husband and I are getting prepared to redo the run and extend our coop. Its really rainy and wet sometimes out here in WA. Sometimes the run gets so muddy and stinky, I really get concerned for the health risks it brings as well. So our goal is to also prep it for better drainage and to better...
Im looking to add better sand/dirt to my girls coop (around at least half of it to be exact) . I do have a few things though, it has to be something that wont get damaged by rain or become icky (the coop is opened all around so water gets in very easily) . I would like something that wont harm...
Hello everyone! I am currently trying to find a good incubator. Here are my needs.
42 eggs+
Automatic Turner
Limited Maintenance
Temperature/Humidity Gauge
Air circulation
Enjoyable features but not needed:
Humidity/Air Control
60+ eggs (or as many as possible)
Little Humidity Adjustment...
It's February and chick season is fast approaching! I've been stuck on what breeds I want to get, so I was wondering what you guys thought. Why did you recommend the breed that you did? Is there a special chicken that made you love the breed? Please tell me all about it! I'd love to listen!
Good morning!!! We bought a Brinsea Maxi II Fully Digital 14 Egg Incubator awhile back. We have approximately 50 chickens, but have never tried to hatch via an incubator. Upon opening the package, we were a little overwhelmed but figured we would give it a shot. I never thought with just...
Hello all! I've raised market birds before, but this will be my first year showing exhibition birds. I would love to hear some tips, tricks, etc regarding the preparation of my birds for show. I'll be showing one silkie cockerel and one pullet. The show will be August 3, so there's a little...
I am new to BYC and when I bought supplies for my day old chicks (got it before they arrived so I was prepared) I purchased DuMOR Poultry 24% Starter Feed. I thought I had read the back of the bag correctly but realized tonight that I didn't. This feed is recommended for game birds such as...