I have 4 chickens that we bought as chicks (not straight run) and are now 4 1/2 months old. I was sure we had all hens...until today. We have one production red that I bought as a sexed chick who has been developing a red comb and waddle for quite a
Read more…I have an abundance of meat rabbits avail. they are Mixed breed Satin and silver marten
15 dollars apeice (live only) they are currently 3 pounds at 6 weeks and should reach 5 by 10-11 weeks
They can be used for breeding the dam averages 7 kits per li
Read more…Does anyone know where I can get a lamb in Phoenix? I inherited a little lamb from someone who couldn't take care of her, and she really needs a friend! She is too small to join my goats, and she is very lonely. If anyone can point me in the right
Read more…Hi Folks,
Rotation gardening using livestock (like goats) or chickens is not new, and there are a lot of ideas using 3 sections, rotating animals/gardens over a 3 year / season period, but I just saw this article and the gentleman gave a lot of though
Read more…We had an attack on the flock this morning. A dog got into the backyard and got a good bite out of one of my birds. At this point I'm not too sure what to do about it...
She seems pretty alert, but it got a chunk out of her neck. We have her quarantin
Read more…Once again, I am looking for wisdom from those who are more experienced. Thanks in advance for your help. My chicken went broody and hatched 12 eggs. These little chickies are only 1 day old, and she has them out and about already. They are eating an
Read more…Is there a local source for turkey chicks? My brother is looking for 2 or 3 in the nearer future. You can reply directly to me if you prefer at stylenursery@yahoo.com or post info here. I appreciate any input.
Read more…Hi Everyone! I got 4 new chickens today from a fellow Permaculture member and I need some advice. I slipped the birds in to my coop tonight and realized that one has this very pasty poopy butt. I don't believe it was on the bird when I got her. I am
Read more…We have three Christmas Turkeys we will be processing on Christmas Eve. If anyone wants to watch or participate, let me know.
Read more…We have once more begun incubating eggs. While we do want to increase the size of our flock, we are also willing to sell them to interested buyers. We are using our own eggs for the process and will be selling the chicks the last week of January, wit
Read more…We have a quarter beef available as of March 1st.
We are also offering 50lb packs.
We hope to have more available soon, so contact us for future availability
Read more…Because sparrows are eating my hen's feed almost faster than I can fill it (the feeder is in their coop/run, but the door is left open so they can free range), I've decided a treadle feeder might be the only solution. I saw on this site that Western
Read more…Please call if you have a rooster--I need fertile eggs for my broody hen. She is sitting on unfertile eggs now--just to keep her happy for a while.
Read more…Since our hens have been free ranging in the yard shared by our 2 dogs, I've noticed there isn't as much dog poop to scoop and told my husband I thought maybe the chickens were eating it. He said, "why would they eat dog poop?" I didn't have an answe
Read more…Hi,
We are have 9 birds and 5 are in our coop. The others are about 6 weeks?. We haven't ever introduced new chickens to a flock, what age and how can we do this. The chicks have been in our turtles cage that is a little bit apart from our coop.
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Read more…Hi Folks,
I thought this was an interesting article. Oregano oil is highly anti-bacterial so the concept is valid.
The one concern I would have is the use of it as a preventative - the same way modern drugs are used, so I would approach the concept wi
Read more…We are looking to add to our backyard flock. Does any one have any young hens they would like to sell? We are not particular to any breed, we just like our fresh eggs. Or know of a good place to get some.
you can reach me at drildocgreg@yahoo.com
Read more…Hello All- 3 of my Americanas have been getting pecked by my Barred Rocks. I have been spraying them with Hot Pick and it appears to be helping some however, 2 of them have a bump about 1/2 an inch above their tail. It is cylindral and appears to l
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