Micro Livestock

Free Poultry & Other Birds Calendar 3 Replies

Just read in Mother Earth News that the USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service is offering free 2010 poultry/bird calendars along with other free brochures about biosecurity for birds. T...

Started by Erin. Last reply by Michele Nov 28.

Sneezing chicken 7 Replies

I am new to chickens, we have 4 and one has started sneezing and rubbing her beak on the grass. I don't see any discharge and she is eating fine. A little slower than normal. What might be wrong an...

Started by Pattie Sheahan. Last reply by Chris Byers Nov 26.

The Natural Chicken Health Book 31 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 Philodice Nov 20.

Anybody need chicks? 8 Replies

Hi, Just letting everyone know that we are a local family breeding and raising chickens in Gilbert. We have 7 breeds and hatch every week. We are getting better at sexing them so that you can get g...

Started by Faint Family Farms. Last reply by Kristin Nov 17.

No eggs 12 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 Nov 14.

Heat lamp for 6 1/2 week old chicks? 3 Replies

Do my 6 1/2 week old Amricaunas still need a heat lamp at night if they are outside? I have moved them to a new location and I'm not sure if the extesion cord goes that far, but I will figure somet...

Started by Lori. Last reply by Rachel Nov 13.

Anybody milking cows or goats?

We've got milk machines! E-mail for more info. Faint Family Farms

Started by Faint Family Farms Nov 11.

Last call for Tour de Coops participants! We could use a few more good coops!

Hello folks, The inaugural Tour de Coops is right around the corner, December 5 from 10am to 3pm! Due to a few cancellations, we'd very much like to have a few more coop owners sign on to have the...

Tagged: fowl, awesomeness, uran, chickens, de

Started by Nicholas DiBiase Nov 9.

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 Nov 7.

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 Nov 6.

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 Eli. Last reply by Erika 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.