Canadians check in here....

[chickcrack]

Bitchy

Miss Kitty

Sweetness

Big Momma

My older ladies today

 

[Ajayk]

Bitchy

Miss Kitty

Sweetness

Big Momma

My older ladies today

What kind of birds are those? Plymouth?

 

[chickcrack]

What kind of birds are those? Plymouth?

Yes Plymouth barred rocks

 

[Ajayk]

Yes Plymouth barred rocks

I ordered one of those....are they friendly?

 

[chickcrack]

I ordered one of those....are they friendly?

Very. They follow me everywhere and stroll right into the house if I leave the door open!

 

[Ajayk]

Very. They follow me everywhere and stroll right into the house if I leave the door open!

Thats hilarious

 

[BradnerGirl]

Anyone one here from BC? (Fraser Valley Area) I'm looking to buy a few fancy hens but don't know who to contact.

 

[uncertainty]

This area is currently suffering an infestation of tent caterpillars. Absolutely horrible. My information is chicks will not eat tent caterpillars but guinea hens might. Does anyone have experience with this? I definitely do not want to go through this again. Ugh.

 

[uncertainty]

Hi BradnerGirl; I am also considering some heritage breeds for next year. I know the University of Alberta has a heritage breed program. Peavey Mart acts as an agent for them. If there is a store in your area that might be a good place to start. The chicks are considerably more expensive than non-heritage, $7-8 each rather than $2-3. I opted for non-heritage for my first flock, which has gone pretty well so far, but am looking to do something with more of a view to sustainability next year. I particularly want to try Chantecler, which does not appear to be a breed U of A deals with. Sigh. Hope this is helpful.

 

[blkjak]

This area is currently suffering an infestation of tent caterpillars.  Absolutely horrible.  My information is chicks will not eat tent caterpillars but guinea hens might.  Does anyone have experience with this? I definitely do not want to go through this again.  Ugh.

I have guineas and I would think they would eat the caterpillars if they were within reach. I have no tent caterpillars in my yard to test the theory though.