I waited until it was dark and all the unsuspecting chickens were asleep. Then I creeped into the coop with a flashlight and one by one grabbed each chicken by its legs and swung it upside down. Sometimes they squawked and flapped for a few seconds before relaxing. Sometimes the other chickens ... READ the POST
Our new Gulf Coast Sheep lambs
It's so exciting! We just had our first lambs born! I didn't even know the momma Gulf Coast Sheep was pregnant, but it turns out that some rams snuck in with the girls about 148 days ago give or take! Remember I just got this flock so their history is a little...shady... Anyhow, I was just ... READ the POST
I have a problem with overeating…
I have a problem with overeating. Hey buster, it's not me who overeats, it's my piggy sheep that overeat. See, at Flip Flop Ranch, animals tend to escape...a lot. I forget to lock the gate or they slip through a fence we thought would hold them, or the most recent escape was the sheep busted a ... READ the POST
Daryl the Zombie Killer Horse
Daryl is a new horse for the ranch rescue and needs a bit of work (and a bit more fat on his bones). He's a Peruvian Paso which is an amazing little breed from Peru. The Paso's are basically the quarter horse of South America and were used by Peruvian cowboys on their large cattle ranches. Paso's ... READ the POST
My Water Kefir Bomb
I have a bomb. It's on the kitchen counter. I'm very worried. My wonderful, dear neighbor gave me a jar of water kefir grains. I was very excited. I've wanted to try making water kefir for a long time but I've been too much of a cheapskate to actually purchase the grains. Water kefir is ... READ the POST
Factors Affecting Egg Production in Backyard Chicken Flocks
By J.P. Jacob, H.R. Wilson, R.D. Miles, G. D. Butcher, and F.B. Mather University of Florida IFAS Extension The laying cycle of a chicken flock usually covers a span of about 12 months. Egg production begins when the birds reach about 18-22 weeks of age, depending on the breed and season. Flock ... READ the POST
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