Well it;s kinda of hard to integrate new chickens into a flock but because there is more than one, the newbies can stay together. Just watch out for henpecking. Sometimes an even number works better than an odd one. I had to re-home the third…
Hey, Anybody out there have problems with a BROODY HEN?? I sure do. This gal just wants to stay on the nest and try to hatch eggs, not realizaing that it ain't gonna happen without a rooster!
Been getting lots of advice, it seems that if you…
In choosing a breed of chicken, go to BACKYARD CHICKENS.COM. All the breeds and traits are there. I chose Black Australorps because they are docile, friendly, lay nice brown eggs and can get along in a smaller space. All depends what your…
Hey Gal, Stop by Liquid Assets in Ashland and talk to Denise, she will tell you almost everything you will want to know about raising chickens...and wine :)
Anybody out there who would like to get together once a month for coffee/wine and trade info and tips on sustainable chicken raising? Anybody wanting info on how to start with chickens? Please let me know. THANKS ! Jacquie
Just wondering if anyone out there would like to get together once a month for coffee/wine and share info and tips on raising chickens? Anyone who would like to get started with chickens? Please let me know THANKS Jacquie
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Just wondering if anyone who has chickens would like to get together for coffee and/or glass of wine and share info and tips on raising chickens? Please let me know. THANKS ! Jacquie
Wow, FIRST EGG!! Very eggciting and looking forward to lots more.I would like to know if any other chicken folks inAshland would like to meet up once a month to share chicken tips, etc.Please let me know. Thanks JacquieSee More
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MAKE SURE THEIR OUTDOOR HOME HAS A CONCERTE FLOOR WITH THE FENCE INBEDDED IN THE CONCRETE THIS WAY NO UNWANTED VISITERS CAN ENTER FOR DINNER. BIG LESSEN FOR ME WHEN I HAD MY BACKYARD CHICKENS. WHEN YOU LET THEM OUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL! FOR OTHER…
Hey Tad, not to worry about the cat. Cats are usually afraid of grown chickens after being pecked once or t wice. Not to let them loose around baby chicks, of course. My two cats never bothered the chickens as they wandered about the yard.
At 10:11pm on February 18, 2010, Marsa Morse said…
Hey Gal, Stop by Liquid Assets in Ashland and talk to Denise, she will tell you almost everything you will want to know about raising chickens...and wine :)
MAKE SURE THEIR OUTDOOR HOME HAS A CONCERTE FLOOR WITH THE FENCE INBEDDED IN THE CONCRETE THIS WAY NO UNWANTED VISITERS CAN ENTER FOR DINNER. BIG LESSEN FOR ME WHEN I HAD MY BACKYARD CHICKENS. WHEN YOU LET THEM OUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL! FOR OTHER ANIMALS LIKE DOGS ,COYOTES THE WILL HAVE THEM FOR DINNER.