North Carolina

[scottcaddy]

Can anyone tell me about fermented feed? Your opinions about it.........And how to "make" it?

If you put your question in the search area at the top of the page you will get back several hundred links to look at, good stuff is on the left of the page.

Scott

 

[CricketR4]

Quick update on Baby:

When I cleaned her right eye this morning, the scab over it came off. There were no maggots (thank GOD!), no pus, and unfortunately no eye either. Her left eye is looking better, a bit weepy, but otherwise not too bad. She hates being separated from the rest of the flock, and puts up quite a fuss, but she's getting better about being handled. Thanks for all the tips! I'll have to get another pic of her in the next few days, when she's looking better.

 

[wildriverswolf90]

Another cool day in the 60s love it! Very Thankful for this great weather! Gonna make the most of it and get some projects done, that I've been putting off because of the heat/humidity.
my chickens are loving the cool weather, and the swarm of grasshoppers that seem to have appeared over night neighbors mowed down 12 acres of high grass and the grasshoppers must have hopped up here, I filled 3 Quart jars full. I'm gonna see if I can dry/freeze them like mealworms and use them as treats.

hope everyone has an Awesome Day!

 

[my little peeps]

I have a question, I have a 24 week old LB who has laid a few eggs. I've noticed that they're HUGE. This morning she laid another very large egg, now she seems off. Normally she's a chatter box, but nothing. She's sitting in the run with her back end way up, or she'll stand and close her eyes almost asleep. She is walking but very slowly. What could be the problem?

 

[my little peeps]

Ok... Think I figured it out. She laid a rubber egg and there was yolk on the ground. She seems better now

 

[BHep]

Ramirezframing, I'm really interested in silkies, Sussex, and polish. I live in a neighborhood that allows chickens but not roosters. I had to drive 2 hours to get the 7 I have now and I'm concerned that if I gamble on a straight run I'll end up with a roo & I won't have an outlet for him. My mom has a breeder in her area that "says" he has a roo return policy, but I have heard he is not upholding that anymore. Ugh! This is definitely an addiction now...but I don't want to hurt my girls. Off to research quarantine

There are plenty of people over your neck of the woods with nice healthy chicks for sale. There are flock swaps etc...

 

[KristanB]

Why r some of my hens featherless around their butts and neck? Because of the roo maybe?

 

[scottcaddy]

Why r some of my hens featherless around their butts and neck? Because of the roo maybe?

Molting has started for alot of us, your birds just might be molting also. But check for mites.

Scott

 

[2Sesslers]

How old are they when they start to molt? Do they usually molt in the fall only? Or anytime during the year?

 

[wildriverswolf90]

Good morning everyone. I'm up way too early after only 4 hours of sleep, but o well. Thought since I have the time I'd share some pictures
My Mille Fluer Cochin project

my young golden phoenix boy

Lizzy a lavender Frizzle cochin

Dizzy a blue mottled frizzle cochin.

this little girl is from my Mille Fluer rooster of at Partridge frizzle hen

Elvis and Priscilla my smooth sizzle pair

Garth and Tricia

the layer flock coming to the door for their morning treats