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Breeds • Re: Marans 27 Aug 2013 | 03:31 pm
Yes the breeder has defintely messed up somewhere,whether a Barnevelder cock has been jumping the fence or not is a possiblity but its certainly not a Black Copper Maran. Nice bird though and as i don...
Breeds • Re: Barnevelder 27 Aug 2013 | 02:51 pm
Dear all, A mystery is emerging in our flock - We were sold this hen at 10 weeks old as a Copper/Black Maran - but she looks exactly like a Barnevelder - has the breeder messed up? They don't even ad...
Breeds • Re: Marans 27 Aug 2013 | 02:50 pm
PS - we got her about 11 weeks ago, so she is now 21 weeks old - Not 10 weeks as I've implied above! Statistics: Posted by Sisterhood — 27 Aug 2013, 09:50
Breeds • Re: Marans 27 Aug 2013 | 02:48 pm
Dear all, A mystery is emerging in our flock - We were sold this hen at 10 weeks old as a Copper/Black Maran - but she looks exactly like a Barnevelder - has the breeder messed up? They don't even ad...
George's Lounge • Re: Justice 27 Aug 2013 | 01:41 pm
Just like our cat Alan, we call him the 'guard cat' !! Hes a white semi-long haired & was given to us as a kitten as hes deaf. He loathes foxes & ( day or night ) will confront them, & if they don't s...
Feeding and Housing • Re: DIY waterer 27 Aug 2013 | 02:53 am
This design needs a lid so it causes a vacuum or the water would just pour out but agree with a filter to keep the bugs out Statistics: Posted by Charliechook — 26 Aug 2013, 21:53
Poultry Clinic • Re: CHICKEN OFF LEGS ADVICE NEEDED ASAP 27 Aug 2013 | 02:30 am
very unlikely it is anything that could effect the children. just use normal hygiene and wash hands after dealing with hens. could be mareks disease. not good for her if it is but definatly not contag...
General & Misc • Re: Broody hen 27 Aug 2013 | 01:56 am
No. This is "debroodying" as CPL advises : crazypianolady wrote: A metal dog crate raised on bricks so she can't get settled, with a perch, food and water. Shelter from the elements and predators, an...
General & Misc • Re: Broody hen 27 Aug 2013 | 01:08 am
Thanks, when you say de broody her , I assume you me just let her get on with it ? Statistics: Posted by Sprintermotocross — 26 Aug 2013, 20:08
General & Misc • Re: Broody hen 26 Aug 2013 | 11:42 pm
p.s. I can recommend wearing leather gardening gloves for handling stroppy broodies. Statistics: Posted by crazypianolady — 26 Aug 2013, 18:42
