Hello!
I am planning on getting my first chicks this spring and wondered if the BYC community could share their chicken training stories.
What have you trained your chickens to do on purpose? What about accidental habits that you’ve taught them? I know I’ve accidentally trained my dogs all...
Husband just installed 3 new nest boxes, the kind that is designed for the eggs to roll away from the hen after the egg is layed.
About half of the hens I have used to use this style box and know to lay their eggs inside, however my other half don't have any idea so far.
The box looks like...
So I'm trying to potty train my 2 week old duckling(my husband says he trained his old duck by taking him outside every morning and after every meal) but I have no success, he never poops while hes out there. Usually hes a turd dropping little nugget but he never poops outside, I always miss the...
I taught my duck Meta Knight to spin on command and thought you guys might enjoy it! Have you guys taught your birds any similar things? I'd love to see what other people have done and also try to get some ideas for new tricks for her!
Hi Everyone!
I plan on posting pictures of my yearling Star on this thread and going through her training from the ground all the way to the saddle. It would be great if any of you with horses could give me tips! She has already learned to back up and she leads pretty well. I also taught her a...
How do I recall train pigeons? I have a couple rollers, and a few homing pigeons (I do pigeon rescue, so I never know what I’ll get next). Any advice would be great, thanks!
I want to do it as safely as possible, not a lot of predators in my area, but I really don’t want any of them to just fly...
Hey everyone,
I have five budgies and really need to train them but I can't find anything online for "How to train five budgies who won't even come near you."
One of them is about 5 months, two are about 3 months, and two are about 1 month. One of my one month year olds has recently had a leg...
Actually I haven't started yet. I'm a disabled veteran seeking information on my dream lifestyle. I'm currently seeking training through different agencies. I have mobility issues so I'm looking for stuff I can do in a scooter or wheelchair.
I am looking forward to learning about raising...
Im training some silkies to help with a ministry for adults with special needs. It would be so cool if they could learn some tricks. Does anyone know where to order the chicken treat clicker? It's looks like a measuring cup that holds treats. You click it and hold it in front of the chicken...
Hi! I figured I'd share the recipe for my chickens favorite treats! I call them chicken cakes and they go crazy for them. They're really good for rewards when training, getting them used to your call, or just for happy chickens
So I don't use exact measurements but the main base is flour and...
I have a ~9 week female Great Pyrenes (Kira) that I would like to provide protection for free-range poultry. The present unmitigated danger are *daytime* fox or larger attacks inside the poultry yard. Kira parents and grandparents are working sheep protectors at the breeders farm. Kira's...
Hello! I am a special education teacher in New Jersey. I have my undergraduate degree in social work, seven New Jersey Education certifications and my Masters in Special Education. I am also an adjunct professor in the Education/Special Education Department of a university...
Hello! I am a special education teacher in New Jersey. I have my undergraduate degree in social work, seven New Jersey Education certifications and my Masters in Special Education. I am also an adjunct professor in the Education/Special Education Department of a university...
So if my little guy makes it I will definitely want to train him to fly 30+ Minutes minimum. However since he’s the only bird I wondering if I should 1: train him by himself or 2: wait for more babies. I’m hesitant to wait because by then he will probably be fat and lazy. Does anyone know of a...
I have made a harness for my muscovy Vanilla Creamy. It's made out of an old shirt, and took a couple of hours to make. It has a girth and a relatively tight neckband (It appears to be causing him no discomfort. I believe he can't get out from it. I haven't made the leash yet, but have all the...
School is in session for my 3 students. Meet Missy, Dasher and Donner.
Top to bottom respectively.
Missy is oldest but very submissive. Dasher is so fast she almost always gets Missy"s goodies, even from her mouth, before she can eat it. Donner is relatively slower and dumber than the...