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I recently (little over a week) picked up 4 muscovy ducks. I have been housing them with my chickens. Aside from the fact they poop ssooooo much more, It has been nice. My question is are my muscovy not leaving the coop because of the chickens? They are both around 8-9 weeks old. I have never...

I was wondering what the price differences were everywhere for speckled Sussex. Then I got to thinking about it and I was wondering what prices for muscovy, naked necks and silkies are. If you some or all these prices in your location please comment with bird and price that would be very much...

I have an Austra white and he has never been around a hen. I am thinking about getting a couple of leghorn hens and was wondering best way to introduce

Was wondering if anyone is interested in trading a couple muscovy ducklings for a couple of my speckled Sussex chicks Age:Speckled 5 weeks 14 to choose from your pick Location: Virginia Will not ship Muscovy: age isnt important Has to be at least a pair. Male/female preferred. Thank you for...

To all of those that are dealing with this storm as we are. God bless and we truly hope all is well with your families and animal's. A beautiful sunset before Florence

I found a free copy of the British poultry standards and I was wondering if anyone has viewed both American and British standards? Also are they similar? I know there are differences. I guess what I'm trying to ask is can a beginner read the British version and have a decent idea on what to aim...

I purchased some starter feed from tractor supply. (3-4 weeks ago) And I am reaching the bottom of the bag. Well a green rock (mold) was in the cup after scooping. I then poured the remaining feed into a bucket to see what was in the feed. The whole bottom half is molded and rock hard. I called...

I was just wondering if anyone has purchased the chicken Encyclopedia on Google books? I downloaded the sample seems good. But is it 10$ good or just free online info with a price tag? Lol

So I have been raising black soldier flies for my chicken's as part of their 0$ diet lol. Yes I feed my chickens for free. Chicks do get the starter feed so they get what they need to grow and then they are on their own. I was wondering how many weeks would you say is safe to toss some treats...

Are there any good ones? I am very interested in Sussex breed mainly as I have 14 speckled Sussex. I know most of the disqualifications and all that stuff. Mainly just looking for tips on what to look out for as chicks when breeding and as youngsters and adults. 4star general info stuff lol

Hello all here in Virginia. I am raising some Speckled Sussex and Austra white rooster. I was wondering what kinda chicks others are raising and how do you enjoy them? I love the Sussex so far. Very adventurous and beautiful markings. The Austra (I think) but anyway he is a good bird and I have...

Just my PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OPINION. I here a lot of talk on fencing. Is electric better? Is chicken wire better? Every case has its limitations and the has alot to do with what is better for your case. For me dogs. My chickens free range. I have ospray, eagles,fox,cyoates,barn...

I have looked and found nothing of detail, only pictures and hear say. Can someone....anyone please point me in the right direction to get a copy or download of standard of perfection for the Speckled Sussex breed? Are the allowed in shows? I am very interested in breeding a show quality...

They arrived in the mail yesterday. 15. One died today due to failure of...well something. This one was showing the same starting signs until I noticed this little ones leg was red a swollen. Is it broken? Had a low roost bar in there and removed it when this was noticed. The roost sat maybe an...

I recently ordered 15 Speckled Sussex hens through Hoovers Hatchery online ordering service. I am happy to report that they all arrived alive and healthy. I am very pleased with the speedy delivery and they arrived in a well ventilated box with extra bedding for cushion. As for them all being...

Craigslist special. Was told he was a leghorn but after research I'm not thinking he is. Any inputs? Age as well? He hasn't grown spurs yet. Was told he was about 5months

I was just thinking. I ordered 15 female speckled Sussex a few days ago. Now they say they are chicks.......if they cant really be sexed properly until roughly 6 weeks I think.. then how do they know they are sending me only females as i have ordered?

Now please dont rag if I messed something up. I used all scraps and some old trees. Still a work in progress. Just picked up the free chain link today. This is just to prove to my wife I could build a coop out of craigslist free wood and pallets ads. Thanks for viewing. Would it be ok to pack...

I was just wondering if anyone has ordered chicks online from Hoovers and how healthy were they. I recently ordered 15 Speckled Sussex hens and am wondering now if they will all show up healthy. Thank you for your time.

We are currently looking for speckled Sussex hens. If you just want to rehome them (free) and you have hens and roosters and want them all to stick together I can make room for the roos. I am really just looking for speckled hens. My family and I own a farm in Virginia (200 acres) so if you have...