Hi All Great to see the booth and brochure at the farmer's Market. Good job!! I had to order straight run Langshans-black- and 4 out of 5 are roosters....
Hi All- I've got two sick chickens with swollen eyes. Otherwise, they seem fine (no respiratory symptoms at this point.) Does anyone know a vet that will look...
Thought you'd all like to know that my ducks met a big garder snake the other day. It wanted to sun and the ducks spotted it - they were both fascinated and...
Hello, Does anyone have a good technique for getting the large pasted poops off the chicks' behinds? I tried the wet washcloth method and it's not very...
We discovered some Eastern Tent Caterpillars on an apple tree in our yard. Because our chickens loved worms and ants so much, our first thought was to feed the...
I took one, but am afraid to take more in case they would fight with each other... He is awfully cute and has been named "Butterball" - hopefully not an...
Hi, I have 2 new and 6 old, probably fertilized, turkey eggs. The parents are royal palm (hen) and/or narragansett gobblers. Is there anyone who would like to...
Hi guys: Today was an interesting day. As most of you know, I got the ducks to be herding livestock for my dog. I hope to get a video tomorrow - of my dog ...
Hi Thought i could skip this year but now having trouble....Anyone ordering standards with vaccinations anytime in late April or May?? thanks, marjie...
Hello, In my quest for black, vinyl-coated 1/2" x 1/2" mesh fencing (size recommended if you don't want raccoons to reach through, black for aesthetic...
Hello, In my eBay buying fest, I bought 5 extra chick waterers - they are the galvanized metal base into which you screw a quart (or any smaller size) mason...
Hi guys: I am putting in the files section a potluck flyer that Leslie has helped organize. Go read it and join us- it is all about supporting Carlisle based...
Hi All- I bought two pretty little bantam white leghorns this morning, and they both layed fertile eggs on the way home! Anyone have an incubator or a broody...
Thought you'd all be curious to hear a funny duck story. We are raising the ducks inside and they live in the TV room right now. They are getting more and...
how many people use quickchick and for how long? Hi all: In the past when I've gotten chicks, I've used the quick chick stuff for a day or two and then stopped...
Hello, When I purchased the organic feed at Erikson's, I asked if they had chick grit, and they said it was in the feed. Is anyone supplying separate grit? ...
In a message dated 3/27/2007 3:38:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, findlay-freeman@... writes: Hi Never had hear what Judy said about antibiotics. Is it too...
I would like to know if anyone has any concerns with me posting a note in the mosquito inviting people to join the group - on line and hopefully in meetings in...
Hello, I've been reading that having geese (or even one goose) with the chickens is enough to dissuade some predators (because of the goose's size). Has anyone...
Hi guys! I am excited to think that we might set up a fun photo gallery to inspire new people to be excited about poultry. I just started two photo albums -...
My family and I are about to be chicken (and duck) owners for the first time. We also have two dogs, both border collie mixes, and I am excited to see how they...
I've gotten a question from someone who doesn't live in Carlisle but might like to be a member or a guest. Do we have any comments. PS - if you know anyone who...
My family and I started raising chickens a lttle over a year ago. We have thoroughly enjoyed them. I look forward to sharing information and hearing from...
Here are some ideas I have - hope others will toss out ideas as the ist grows. 1) Carlisle Chicken Group meetings - once in a while - nothing often and nothing...
Hello - this is Judy. My husband Keith and I have had chickens for the past 6 years and we are just in love with our chickens. We originally got them as a...
