ALABAMA!!

[Gerbil]

I have a 100% BBS English Orpington cockerel, imported by Heirloom Poultry from Marc Sacre's lines, for sale.
He was the only survivor of a particularly bad hatch and is currently rooming with two New Hampshire pullets. From what the breeder told me his parent flock has won numerous shows, and from the pictures they look like it!

Growing like a weed, they get big fast apparently!
He's about 4-ish weeks old.

 

[BSisco]

There are some things you can do to fix it, but I do not think it is worth it. I would get rid of him before he hurts someone.  It would be terrible if he hurt your kids.

That's what I was thinking too.... Thanks!!!!

 

[ohb]

Just a reminder to everyone, it's that time of year again. Time to check for snakes in and around the coop at night. I lost 3 of my quail to a rat snake. It was still in the cage this morning when dad went to feed everyone. I now only have one female left. This is not a good way to start the day.

I'm sorry to hear that. I go out every night with a flashlight to close the hatch to the run and check for unwanted critters. So far, so good.

 

[ohb]

Need some advice.... I have an Amercaunia roo that is a pain in my tail. He is the only survivor from our first hatch, and colored beautifully, so I don't want to get rid of him but I am at the point if not being able to take his attitude anymore. Hubby says he's just misunderstood, but he enjoys going after my girls and I when we are outside. He leaves the hubby and son alone, but the girls and I have to carry a stick or something with us to fight him off when we are outside. Last night was the worst, he'd go after one of my feet while I was trying to get him away with the other for about 5 minutes. Then tried to bite me when I was getting the rest of the chickens to put them to bed. He also leads the other amercaunias in picking on my Doms when they get the chance.

An ounce of prevention is the remedy here. It won't matter how misunderstood he is when he sinks a spur into someone's leg. Get rid of him.

 

[Orps]

Sorry to hear about the quails :

 

[Razadia]

Need some advice.... I have an Amercaunia roo that is a pain in my tail. He is the only survivor from our first hatch, and colored beautifully, so I don't want to get rid of him but I am at the point if not being able to take his attitude anymore. Hubby says he's just misunderstood, but he enjoys going after my girls and I when we are outside. He leaves the hubby and son alone, but the girls and I have to carry a stick or something with us to fight him off when we are outside. Last night was the worst, he'd go after one of my feet while I was trying to get him away with the other for about 5 minutes. Then tried to bite me when I was getting the rest of the chickens to put them to bed. He also leads the other amercaunias in picking on my Doms when they get the chance.

I have a RIR roo that's like that too. I've been meaning to walk around holding him for a bit, but I haven't had the time to do it.

Quote: The games were getting upset last night and I didn't see anything when I did my check. I think it was hiding in the tree over the pump house. I'll be checking that tree from now on.

Sorry to hear about the quails :

I really hate that I lost them, but at least I'll have more eggs coming soon. I'm stubborn. When I start raising something I don't give up until I'm absolutely sure I can't do it.


I wanted to let everyone know that despite a bad start to the day, my baby shower was fantastic! I got to see some old friends and hang out with my family. I didn't ask anyone to bring anything, but I ended up with a ton of stuff that I really needed.

Plus, I got to hang out in a kiddie pool.

 

[chirpingcricket]

Congrats on your new babies!

Simply Adoreable

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[chirpingcricket]

I have a RIR roo that's like that too. I've been meaning to walk around holding him for a bit, but I haven't had the time to do it.
The games were getting upset last night and I didn't see anything when I did my check. I think it was hiding in the tree over the pump house. I'll be checking that tree from now on.
I really hate that I lost them, but at least I'll have more eggs coming soon. I'm stubborn. When I start raising something I don't give up until I'm absolutely sure I can't do it.


I wanted to let everyone know that despite a bad start to the day, my baby shower was fantastic! I got to see some old friends and hang out with my family. I didn't ask anyone to bring anything, but I ended up with a ton of stuff that I really needed.

Plus, I got to hang out in a kiddie pool.

Nightmare re: the snake, still concerns me at night.....Sooo glad the rest of your day was chipper and bright...I have a feeling that probably won't be your last trip to the kiddie pool.....heehee

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[Razadia]

Quote: Chances are it won't be, but I felt so much better afterwards! It's so hard to believe that I'm almost there. It almost seems like the past couple of weeks have flown by.

 

[cokerAL]

Alabama Friends,
I am looking to adding a few more ducks to my pond. We have an acre catfish pond and love the ducks, they provide a lot of entrainment or just the joy of watching them swim around the pond. We live close to Tuscaloosa. I am looking for some more Muscovy’s, but willing to try some other varieties. My email is [email protected]
Thank you