California - Northern

[Sylvester017]

My apologies, I was told they were americans and that is how it was spelled. I didn't realize I was incorrect on the spelling. I will be sure to call it by the correct name from now on. Rookie mistake.

Thank you for your advice with my bantams. I haven't noticed any bullying but if and when I do I will make sure to not allow it and take the right measures.

As owners we get a feel for what works for us and our flocks. You'll know what's right or not to do when a situation arises. A mother's instinct carries over into our flock

 

[Honora]

Well the broody buff of my friend hatched out 2 hybrid Pita Roo over Easter Egger chicks and I have to say I was really surprised by the down pattern here

Easter Eggers are wild type down (at least the ones I got were) and this is a typical pita chick


Here are the parents of the hybrids
The father

The two mothers



Now for the cuteness

Chick number 1 most likely from the top mother who has a bit of beard by comparison






And number 2






These 2 chicks are so calm and only just hatched yesterday. Had to take from the mama because the friends coop is not chick friendly felt sad taking her little ones but id rather they be able to grow up. Im hoping they are pullets but have no idea how or when I could tell. Not sure the comb they will have either. They are stinking cute and calm and friendly too.

Congrats on your cute chicks!

 

[caychris]

Congrats on your cute chicks!

I really hope they feather in cute too but not holding out much hope

 

[liz9910]

Ok so wild birds have given all my coops/chickens a disgusting severe infestation of mites. They're everywhere!! On the eggs, the chickens, perches everything. I am planning a mass spray of all the wood in the coops and the chickens on Saturday. Just the thought of touching anything in the coops makes my skin crawl. Any advice on how to keep the mites off of me while I'm treating the areas/chickens besides a Hazmat suit? lol

 

[Lynn Manes]

Well the broody buff of my friend hatched out 2 hybrid Pita Roo over Easter Egger chicks and I have to say I was really surprised by the down pattern here Easter Eggers are wild type down (at least the ones I got were) and this is a typical pita chick Here are the parents of the hybrids The father The two mothers Now for the cuteness Chick number 1 most likely from the top mother who has a bit of beard by comparison And number 2 These 2 chicks are so calm and only just hatched yesterday. Had to take from the mama because the friends coop is not chick friendly felt sad taking her little ones but id rather they be able to grow up. Im hoping they are pullets but have no idea how or when I could tell. Not sure the comb they will have either. They are stinking cute and calm and friendly too.

Congrats on your cute chicks!

Congratulations. They are adorable.

 

[gander007]

Ok so wild birds have given all my coops/chickens a disgusting severe infestation of mites. They're everywhere!! On the eggs, the chickens, perches everything. I am planning a mass spray of all the wood in the coops and the chickens on Saturday. Just the thought of touching anything in the coops makes my skin crawl. Any advice on how to keep the mites off of me while I'm treating the areas/chickens besides a Hazmat suit? lol

A painters suit is just what you will need just a cheaper version of the HAZ-MAT suit about ten dollars at Home-Depo .

 

[liz9910]

A painters suit is just what you will need just a cheaper version of the HAZ-MAT suit about ten dollars at Home-Depo .

Thank you! I'll pick one up along with some masks and a new sprayer.

 

[ronott1]

Ok so wild birds have given all my coops/chickens a disgusting severe infestation of mites. They're everywhere!! On the eggs, the chickens, perches everything. I am planning a mass spray of all the wood in the coops and the chickens on Saturday. Just the thought of touching anything in the coops makes my skin crawl. Any advice on how to keep the mites off of me while I'm treating the areas/chickens besides a Hazmat suit? lol

Spinosad works for the coops. You can get a lower cost version from amazon that is a concentrate. I mix it at the strength to kill garden pests and spray the coops and roosts with it.

 

[liz9910]

Spinosad works for the coops. You can get a lower cost version from amazon that is a concentrate. I mix it at the strength to kill garden pests and spray the coops and roosts with it.

Great, that's what I ordered. What do you use to treat the mites on the chickens?

 

[ronott1]

Great, that's what I ordered. What do you use to treat the mites on the chickens?

elector is more concentrated than the spinosad from Amazon. You will need to adjust the mixture ration accordingly. I found this: