Chicks 2024- Peavey Mart and McMurray Hatchery
We got 2 colored layer chicks from Peavey Mart in June. They hatched June 3rd. The starlight green Egger is a cockerel. He and the americana pullet will go together to auction on August 10. On July 17...
View ArticleHelp me!! I went from 23 outside birds to only 3!!!
**I know this is long. Thank you if you read it all!!** I live in the city in the city. Milton, Florida to be exact. For 3 years we've had 5 coops that had no predators and starting two weeks ago I had...
View ArticleA Walkthrough of a Poultry Show (With Pictures!)
Ever wondered how a poultry show works? Well, today I will be walking you through the process of entering a show and how the show process goes. Please check out my articles on Conditioning Birds for...
View ArticleNot sure what’s wrong with 2 day old chick
At first I thought it was a slipped tendon on the right side but I am unable to feel if the tendon is out of place. The left leg is pushing behind and rotated but I’m not sure if that’s to try to...
View ArticleBuilding more to do less. Block foundation, power, etc (LOTS OF PICTURES)
This article is broken down by section in the additional pages because it would be far too long and cumbersome to put them all on one. After keeping chickens for about 4 years, I gave my birds to a...
View ArticleMy hen suddenly died, could it be heat stroke? (Graphic photo)
My hen (under 2 but overweight) just died. I found her in the coop and noticed she wasn’t walking properly. I thought it looked like heat stroke. Both her and another HEB we have from the feed store...
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Turmeric Tea delight.
Turmeric tea is a common staple in a multitude of house holds. Some people enjoy it's "earthy" or "herbal" flavors and benefit from it's medicinal properties. What if we could turn this average tea...
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Washing Your Birds For a Show
A silkie rooster getting a bath before a show Washing Your Birds For A ShowSo, you have entered a show and now it's almost show time! This article will help you make sure your bird is shining and...
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BobbyNix Coop
When we purchased this mountain property with a existing small coop. Our flock is 11 members at the present and free range from 8am until sunset. The listing agent showed us a video of a bear...
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The Surprising Truth About Pit Bulls
Sadly, Pit Bulls often get a bad wrap for being "vicious" and "aggressive" but after owning 3 myself and spending time around many, I am determined to help educate people about this wonderful breed....
View ArticleNormal Anatomy (Dorsal View with Gory Pictures) of an Adult Female Coturnix...
Have you ever cut open a sick or dead bird only to discover you don't know what 'normal' is? You can't diagnose pathology if you can't tell what is abnormal. Here's a labeled photo diagram of what a...
View ArticleQuail are slobs: a case study of various watering and bedding options for...
Coturnix Quail (like most domestic poultry) are slobs, between dust bathing, waterers, scratching, and feces they make a big mess which is one of the biggest issues in poultry keeping: how to keep pens...
View ArticleRaw Feeding for Dogs Using BARF
Feeding dogs raw has a variety of benefits, from better digestion and stools to a healthier and shinier coat. It is very important to research raw feeding before switching your dog to this diet. In...
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Dressing the bird for thanksgiving dinner.
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Modular secondary coop
I built this modular coop, which comes apart into four pieces, this spring to serve many functions: (1) As a stand-alone small coop to quarantine new or sick birds or as a jail for bullies: (2) As a...
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