Arkansas folks speak up.........

[Rocky Hill]

These nest boxes are in GOOD SHAPE with removable floors for easy cleaning & built in hangers. Bottom perch folds up to block bottom nest if you want. It would be hard to build anything this good or that will last as long for this price. Located Dennard, AR just North of Clinton. 501-205-2705...jerry

https://www.facebook.com/rockyhill.farm.5

 

[chickensnewtome]

You are really close to us Rocky. I have family in Botkinburg. I live in Greers Ferry.

 

[Rocky Hill]

You are really close to us Rocky. I have family in Botkinburg. I live in Greers Ferry.

that is close...jerry

 

[JFreeman]

I posted a new picture today on FB and a friend of mine helped me name the Polish Rooster Labelle.



I couldn't help it! I had to let it roll! Hen is now Lady Marmalade

 

[AmpersatChick]

Bwahahaha! Labelle is perfect!

 

[Puddin Fluff]

I posted a new picture today on FB and a friend of mine helped me name the Polish Rooster Labelle.



I couldn't help it! I had to let it roll! Hen is now Lady Marmalade

LOOOVE it!!!!

 

[icequeen029]

Hi I'm around Jonesboro does anyone have any peafowl eggs for sale I know its about te for them to stop Layin but I really want some help me please.

 

[JFreeman]

Much appreciated. I do have to give credit where credit is due.

 

[JFreeman]

Free ranging question for the AR peeps... I am planning to put some production reds out in my pasture to eat up all the crickets, grasshoppers, ticks, and spiders running around out there. I know that free ranging runs the risk of snakes and hawks getting them, so my question is, what are some ways to prevent a lot of chickens from dying by way of other natural predators? There will be a little coop where they will sleep at night with some shade. Also, if I buy about 15 to put out in the pasture (it's about 3/4 acre), should I have to put food out for them to make sure they DO get food? I know I'll have to put water out. That's a duh...

At some point (hopefully in the next year) I hope to get my first cow. We are waiting to get the perfect Jersey for our family as a milking cow, plus make sure I'm as knowledgeable as possible with owning my first milking cow before I decide to jump in at the deep end and end up over my head. Would the chickens and cow be okay together, or would I have to stop free ranging them?

 

[RacoonsBane]

Free ranging question for the AR peeps... I am planning to put some production reds out in my pasture to eat up all the crickets, grasshoppers, ticks, and spiders running around out there. I know that free ranging runs the risk of snakes and hawks getting them, so my question is, what are some ways to prevent a lot of chickens from dying by way of other natural predators? There will be a little coop where they will sleep at night with some shade. Also, if I buy about 15 to put out in the pasture (it's about 3/4 acre), should I have to put food out for them to make sure they DO get food? I know I'll have to put water out. That's a duh...

At some point (hopefully in the next year) I hope to get my first cow. We are waiting to get the perfect Jersey for our family as a milking cow, plus make sure I'm as knowledgeable as possible with owning my first milking cow before I decide to jump in at the deep end and end up over my head. Would the chickens and cow be okay together, or would I have to stop free ranging them?

You should really get heritage breeds if you want to free range (I range Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rocks). They're much better at running away from predators and have a better sense of danger. Production Reds may no be the best choice for a free range flock. You should also get a large rooster (Modern or Old English Game Roos have sharp spurs and they're good fighters) as they will help look out for predators and protect the flock.

Chicks and cows will be fine together.