Micro Livestock

Rare Breed Roosters

I have two rare-ish breed roosters that need a new home. The new neighbor can't stand the crowing, even when they are shut inside for the night. It wakes up her little kids. So, they must go. The b...

Started by LeAnn Holcomb 15 hours ago.

Extra Hens, Roosters, Mallards 4 Replies

My backyard poultry farm is doing too well! Baby chicks hatched out in spring giving me a few too many roosters. Ducks as well have been very prolific as my flock blossomed from four to yikes! Anyo...

Tagged: ducks, chickens, extra

Started by Ruth Schaller. Last reply by Chris Byers 1 day ago.

No eggs 10 Replies

Hello all! I was wondering if you have experienced the same and can offer some advice: our four 6-months old hens (3 Delawares and 1 Ameraucana) haven't been laying any eggs for a few days, before...

Started by Maren. Last reply by Chris Byers Oct 31.

Can we meet your chickens? 7 Replies

Hello all, My girlfriend and I are interested in seeing someone's chicken set-up and meeting your chickens! We have been researching taking on hens as pets and egg layers and would really like to b...

Started by Elizabeth. Last reply by Erika Oct 30.

The Natural Chicken Health Book 25 Replies

I have a free distribution copy of the chicken health book that describes all kinds of diseases/treatments and such for chickens. Send me your email and I will send it to you. Also: Free pet bird ...

Tagged: health, care, pigeon, dove, duck

Started by Philodice. Last reply by Inge Barth Oct 30.

How much and how often do I feed? 9 Replies

What is the right amount to feed chickens and what is the best method to feed them? Should I let them have 24 hour access and keep the feeder full or should I be feeding them twice a day and a cert...

Started by Susan. Last reply by Chris Byers Oct 29.

Two roosters 2 Replies

Well I made a post a while back about a "hen" that was crowing. Well she AND her "sister" turned out to be Roosters. Out of three that I bought from the dupplier two are roosters. So now I have to ...

Started by Nathan Scholten. Last reply by Beth Kramer Oct 29.

duck laying 2 Replies

my female has quit laying, is it the colder weather or that she is skittish and ANYTHING makes her nervous, or ???

Started by Janine. Last reply by Janine Oct 27.

Female ducks... 9 Replies

I have 2 female ducks I am looking to sell. They were hatched endo of may this year. They have not started laying yet.....beautiful white ducks. I have the mother and the father, and would like to ...

Started by David Mericle, Karl Barton. Last reply by Chris Byers Oct 27.

Mauled Chicken 11 Replies

Our dear Ozzie chicken has a patch on her back the size of a dessert plate with no feathers as I got home from work tonight and went to look for eggs. She's still strutting around with the other ch...

Started by Denise. Last reply by Rachel Oct 26.

Marans and Blue Andalusian Chicks 1 Reply

I was at the Stock Shop today buying organic lay pellets. Anyway, they have Marans and Blue Andalusian chicks. I believe they are straight run if you don't mind a possible rooster. If you're into n...

Tagged: Andalusian, Blue, Marans

Started by Janet. Last reply by Rachel Oct 24.

butchering ducks 14 Replies

I have two ducks that I would like to have butchered. I do not want to do this myself, does anyone know someone or shome where I can take them to have this done? i appreciate any input...thanks Karl

Started by David Mericle, Karl Barton. Last reply by Chris Byers Oct 22.

Which chicks should I keep? 4 Replies

I have more chicks than I can keep in my coop. Fortunately, I have people lined up for the extra chicks. My question is what should I look for in the birds I keep? I'm keeping a Cuckoo Marans, an A...

Started by Dennis Mitchell. Last reply by Dennis Mitchell Oct 16.

Has anyone built a Catawba Chicken Tractor? 6 Replies

I'm very impressed with the design of the Catawba tractors and am wondering if anyone has ever used one? http://catawbacoops.com/the-catawba-converti

Tagged: catawba, tractor, chicken

Started by Trevlyn. Last reply by Trevlyn Oct 15.

chickens vs. dogs 15 Replies

Any great ideas to ease a new dog into the backyard with the chickens ? We 'd ideally like them to all get along , but right now the dog wants to chase them constantly... ideas?

Started by Debbie. Last reply by Susan Oct 10.

Free laying hens to Permaculture members 10 Replies

Sadly I am finding myself needing to rehome my beloved hens. They are 2 Easter eggers (Ameraucana), 1 RIR, and 1 Black Sex Link (Black Star). All lay like clockwork, the Black Star being the most p...

Started by Krissypink. Last reply by Susan Oct 8.

chicks need homes 17 Replies

i have etxtra chicks! different breeds, all layers. i got a mixed group of rainbow layers from mcmurray hatchery, hatched on 9-16. so they are hens but i am not sure of the breeds.I have more than ...

Tagged: hens, chickens, baby, chicks

Started by d lee. Last reply by d lee Oct 7.

Question about egg laying 6 Replies

I have three hens, about six months old....one is a Rhode Island Red, one a Barred Rock and an Auracauna.........the Red and Rock have been laying almost every day for the last month, but nothing f...

Started by Sue Wefel. Last reply by David Kennedy Sep 26.

Raising Chicks 8 Replies

I know lots of the feed stores are expecting to start getting chicks soon. I am completely new to this and would love all information and helpful suggestions anyone has to offer. We were interested...

Started by Lisa. Last reply by Denise Sep 25.

Muscovy Drake Dilemma 2 Replies

My drake, Errol Flynn, is about 5 months old. He free ranges with two Muscovy hens, 4 Ameraucauna hens, and 2 Nigerian Dwarf Does. He picks on everyone, especially the larger doe. Will this get bet...

Started by Lisette Volkmar. Last reply by Chris Byers Sep 22.