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Anyone ever went through Omega Hills Farms before? They have a package deal of Bielefelders that I was looking into. However, the reviews I've read have been somewhat....mixed. Any inputs are welcome!

So what's everyone planning on getting this year? I know once January hit I was already thinking on what to add! Ok fine. I was thinking about it before January. Anyway, newbies for me this year will be Delawares and Appenzeller Spitzhaubens. Also getting back into breeding Slate turkeys and...

I've decided on choosing one breed to focus a breeding program on. Me, being extremely indecisive, can't make up my mind. Here's what I'm considering: Silver Laced Wyandottes Blue-Laced Red Wyandottes Barnevelders Dark Brahmas Which of these would you choose? Or would you choose something else...

Well, after a break from raising bantams I've decided to re-start a small flock of Old English Games again. I've decided on two colors: Crele and Lemon Blue. I've found an online hatchery that I've dealt with before to my satisfaction that offers a wide selection of color varieties...and I'm not...

I have an African goose that seems to have dropped weight. She's pretty skinny. Enough to where I can feel her breast bone. However, she's not lethargic at all, eats well, and pals around normally with her two Buff buddies. I would hope to think it is just because of the heat and humidity...

Story time! Last week, I was doing my routine chicken chores and all the birds were roosted up. I was focusing on collecting eggs and all of a sudden, I hear this big THUD and I turn to witness my only Light Brahma hen flailing and flopping around on the ground. My first thought was she got a...

I was wondering if anyone could attest to the effectiveness of this method? I read (I think it was here at BYC) that this method was pretty quiet and humane. Traditionally, I've always used a .22 to the back of the head for dispatching birds, but I'd like a little more peaceful manner once the...

Tonight as I was shutting the birds up, I noticed one of my Dark Brahmas had bloody feathers around her rump area. Not very much, but enough to draw my attention. Upon closer inspection, there seemed to be tissue protruding from her vent area. I assumed prolapse and brought her inside and drew...

Not sure if there is already a thread for this or not...but I've noticed that there are quite a few pill bugs (Rollie pollies) in the coop in the evenings and also in our goat house. I've heard they feed mainly on rotting organic matter. My question is, are they harmful to chickens or goats at...

Here's our newest "expectant" mother out for her daily stroll and dust bath. She's about half way into her first week, so she's got a while yet but she has the attitude of a good mom. On top of that I've got a Blue Laced Red Wyandotte in the coop who is trying to convince me she wants in on the...

Don't get me wrong, I love my poultry. But I really would like to add some fur to all the feathers if you now what I mean. Goats seem like a good place to start. My grandparents and great-grand parent always kept some along with their cows and horses and the rest of their animals. This is a...

Round one just came in today! Nice selection of banties here. Crele OEG, Fawn Silver Duckwing OEG, Partridge Silkies, Sumatras, and some little EEs. I ordered these from Purely Poultry and I must say, I am thoroughly pleased. Shipped yesterday and were here first thing this morning. Only one...

I can say with full confidence that this has not happened to me personally, but I just had to share!

Over the course of the last week and a half, there have been broken and remains of eggs in the nests. At first, I thought nothing of it. Chickens break eggs sometimes; it happens. Then it started happening pretty much daily. Then I knew I had an egg eater. One of the tough parts is done: finding...

We're getting ready to start another bantam coop and Old English (being one of my favorite banty breeds) are on the top of my list. I've already decided on Crele, but I can't decide on another variety. Anyone who knows me personally knows I hate making decisions. So, what are your favorite...

I just want to wish everyone here at BYC a very Happy New Year. Here's to a blessed and prosperous 2016!

Well maybe not quite yet. But what was our back yard is now a big 'ole pond. The ducks and geese love it, but it's starting to make me nervous. This part of the yard floods regularly, but it is now approaching our duck pen, the highest it has been in years. Hopefully I won't have to "evacuate"...

From Elvis and the rest of our flock to yours, a joyous Christmas to you and your families! "For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is CHRIST THE LORD." -Luke 2:11

I just want to take the time to say a big thank you to all of our veterans on this Veteran's Day. You are the true definitions of heroes. In God We Trust. United We Stand. God Bless America. Home of the Free because of the Brave.

Just got these little guys in today and I just had to post a picture of them! Six little Khaki Campbells and five Welsh Harlequins. I ordered them from purelypoultry.com (this is my second order with them) and I must say, I have had nothing but positive experiences with them. All birds arrived...