Chickens and Ducks at school

   I am helping with the chicken coop at Faith North. Dont know much... The pen is nice sized, approx  20 x 20, there is a baby pool for the ducks, chicken feed in an automatic feeder, as well as water in an auto feed. The chicken coop is enlcosed wi

Rescued chicks...

I rescued 4 baby chicks from a guy on a street corner last night. We were planning on starting a backyard family soon anyway. Can anyone suggest on how to sex the chicks? We are in Tempe so we can only have hens. I have no idea how old they are. Any

The pecking order

The chicks are about 9 weeks old, they get supervised yard trips outside of the coop, all seems to be well. There is a Buff and a black one (don't know the breed name) and the white one. The buff and the black one are now doing a wierd puff up, stret

Raising meat rabbits.

I have been considering raising meat rabbits for quite some time. I have done it before on a fairly large scale. But I would like to start out slow. I think that I am ready. I am considering only one buck and one doe. New Zealand of course. I have a

First time at incubating eggs, i need some help

Im just incubating my first batch of quail eggs in a Hovabator Still Air Incubator and im still confused at about the right level of humidity and correct level of ventilation. Im in the last few days and from what i have read you are supposed to get

Are Duranta vine berries poisonous to chickens?

I planted a duranta vine near the chicken coop. Then, AFTER it was done, I was reading in my Southwest Gardner book that the berries are poisonous to people, can be to some birds. It doesn't say if they are poisonous to chickens and I didn't see anyt

Two Incubators for sale plus quail chicks

Hey everyone,

Missing egg mystery

About 3 weeks ago my four 2-year-old hens went from providing 3-4 eggs a day to one or none.  At first I though that maybe they're getting ready to molt so things slowed down.  But they never started looking like they were molting, so then I thought

FREE CHICKS

I have a new hatch of 9 that was born on 10/20/10 that I would like to see go to a good home. They are all happy and healthy.  I would like to keep them all together so please don't ask for just 1 or 2.  If interested email me at gon2thezoo64@hotmail

bugs in feed

Eeeeek! So I went to fill up our feeder yesterday and found our entire bin of organic feed loaded with little bugs (I'm no entemologist and the best I can describe them as was itty-bitty brown beetles). Bin is not airtight and is kept in our shed, b

Is there anyone who knows about raising Guinea pigs?

Hello.  Looking for wisdom on keeping, raising, and taking care of guinea pigs for food.  Please write or call 928 699 2605.   I have never ate one, but I've heard that they are delicious, and are plentiful.  Thanks.

Can you feed chickens eggshells?

My mom says my grandfather used to feed their chickens the empty shells, for the calcium.  My brother says that's how Mad Cow disease got started in cows.

Bad idea?

Roosters available to good home

I have 6 boys born on 3/23 that are ready to go to a new home(s).  They are all very kind, good boys and will make great additions to your flock.  I'll be adding pictures later but in the meantime, daddy to most is a barred rock and the other daddy i

Does anybody raise Guinea Pigs, or have Rhode Island Reds for Sale?

Hello.  I am interested if anyone in Phx is raising Guinea Pigs, or knows about raising them.  Also I am looking to purchase or inherit Rhode Island Reds?  Give me a call at 928 699 2605.  Or Rayagainstthemachine@yahoo.com.  Thanks.  

Chickens Wanted

I am looking for some good laying hens.  I currently have 7 and want to double my flock.  I would be interested in all breeds as long as they are good layers.  They will be feed organic feed, organic fruits and veggies, corn, and will have plenty of

What's on the ground in your chicken run?????

Is everyone out there just on the dirt or has someone had great luck with something else? I'm always looking for ways to keep things cleaner for the girls and keep them occupied :) Thanks for any input!

Carrie

Concerned About Parasites/Disease

Hi to all.  I have a 9 mo. BR that has lost all of her downy feathers around her vent and down about 3".  I have to cull her along with my other 3 as they've become egg eaters.  I don't think she's been laying recently but otherwise doesn't seem dist

The girls started laying pretty much anywhere but the nest boxes....any ideas?

I have 5 hens...at least 3 are laying. They are laying in the run and in the coop...pretty much everywhere but the nesting boxes.   I don't know if they have ever been in the boxes.  I was trying to make the nests appear "nest like" so I used small o

Anyone have Orphingtons barred rocks girls that need home?

Hello,

I am interested in getting some buff orphingtons and barred rock hens. I would prefer juveniles or young adults, but am interested in any and all. Please let me know where you are and price!  Thanks so much! eyeluvlani@cox.net

Coturnix quail chicks (new gene pool!) for sale. Sexed heritage chicken chicks soon. PPG Discount!

Hi folks,
I just hatched out 98 quail babies. I know some of you got your original stock from me and it might be time to refresh your genetics. These are from a different bloodline in California, most came from above average-sized eggs (jumbos). I hav