Poultry, Domestic Livestock, Pets, & Bees

Native Bees & Splitting Native Bee Hives

Hi Mark. Any Chance of the Dimension of the vertical split hive, very interested in building a few, has I already have a few horizontal hives. Also, what is the thickness of the stainless steel...

Hi Mark. Any Chance of the Dimension of the vertical split hive, very interested in building a few, has I already have a few horizontal hives. Also, what is the thickness of the stainless steel wire? Cheers Rob

Hi Mark. Any Chance of the Dimension of the vertical split hive, very interested in building a few, has I already have a few horizontal hives. Also, what is the thickness of the stainless steel...

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stevo, Jan 6, 2014 ... 3 4 5

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Rob: Jun 20, 2019 at 9:54 AM

Question Incubator JN4-48

Hi, I'm new to this site, so sorry if this has already been covered. I just got an incubator JN4-48. I have been searching on line for the instruction manual. So far I have not been able to find...

Hi, I'm new to this site, so sorry if this has already been covered. I just got an incubator JN4-48. I have been searching on line for the instruction manual. So far I have not been able to find it. Can anyone help? Many thanks.

Hi, I'm new to this site, so sorry if this has already been covered. I just got an incubator JN4-48. I have been searching on line for the instruction manual. So far I have not been able to find...

Mel b., Jun 2, 2019

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Mel b.: Jun 2, 2019

Question Do Jumbo Quail, or similar Quail make much noise?

Can you have more than 5 females to one male? and would that ratio be enough for a suburban back yard ... for like 2 people?

stevo, Feb 7, 2014

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The Rubber Kitty: May 23, 2019

Modern Bee Keeping.

Thanks for the link! They do look nice. I'll have to try one in the years to come. See if they can survive our winters. Marty

Wayland., Sep 3, 2018

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Liz&Marty: May 14, 2019

Kenyan Top Bar bee hives

This wiki info about top bar hives is quite informative.

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ClissAT, Aug 31, 2017

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ClissAT: May 14, 2019

Black soldier fly small farm

Hi Maria and welcome. Well having a soldier fly farm is certainly different although not unheard of because they do a fine job of helping with wet compost. As for controlling their development...

Hi Maria and welcome. Well having a soldier fly farm is certainly different although not unheard of because they do a fine job of helping with wet compost. As for controlling their development stages, I think only trial and error will help you there. They grow and breed really well in wet...

Hi Maria and welcome. Well having a soldier fly farm is certainly different although not unheard of because they do a fine job of helping with wet compost. As for controlling their development stages, I think only trial and error will help you...

Hi Maria and welcome. Well having a soldier fly farm is certainly different although not unheard of because they do a fine job of helping with wet compost. As for controlling their development...

MariaGatti, Apr 15, 2019

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ClissAT: Apr 20, 2019

Incubator Chinese No name JN 48 Manual

I got one of the 48 egg turners for Christmas and am just now going to use it. I think my temp and humidity are fine, but it does not look like my egg turner is working. Is this a quick and...

I got one of the 48 egg turners for Christmas and am just now going to use it. I think my temp and humidity are fine, but it does not look like my egg turner is working. Is this a quick and obvious motion, or is this a very slow turning process that I would notice it at exactly the 2 hour...

I got one of the 48 egg turners for Christmas and am just now going to use it. I think my temp and humidity are fine, but it does not look like my egg turner is working. Is this a quick and obvious motion, or is this a very slow turning process...

I got one of the 48 egg turners for Christmas and am just now going to use it. I think my temp and humidity are fine, but it does not look like my egg turner is working. Is this a quick and...

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Mariette, May 17, 2014 ... 4 5 6

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ChristiMc11: Apr 16, 2019

22 New Brahma Chooks

Hey MArk indeed they are a large breed, they will be our meat birds as we move forward, we are lucky to have a close friend that breeds heritage chooks and she spins off all her unwanted roosters,...

Hey MArk indeed they are a large breed, they will be our meat birds as we move forward, we are lucky to have a close friend that breeds heritage chooks and she spins off all her unwanted roosters, so currently there are 13 wheatons in with the Brahma flock fattening up

Hey MArk indeed they are a large breed, they will be our meat birds as we move forward, we are lucky to have a close friend that breeds heritage chooks and she spins off all her unwanted roosters, so currently there are 13 wheatons in with the...

Hey MArk indeed they are a large breed, they will be our meat birds as we move forward, we are lucky to have a close friend that breeds heritage chooks and she spins off all her unwanted roosters,...

Ray Speed, Jan 15, 2019

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Ray Speed: Mar 29, 2019

Question How to build a 4 yard rotation natural habit for quail

Hi @Alma Jean and thanks for joining SSC. I think this is an excellent idea! I love the concept of a rotational pen system and it's something that could be also done for other poultry like...

Hi @Alma Jean and thanks for joining SSC. I think this is an excellent idea! I love the concept of a rotational pen system and it's something that could be also done for other poultry like chickens but on a larger scale of course. I could even retrofit my existing quail pen quite easily to...

Hi @Alma Jean and thanks for joining SSC. I think this is an excellent idea! I love the concept of a rotational pen system and it's something that could be also done for other poultry like chickens but on a larger scale of course. I could even...

Hi @Alma Jean and thanks for joining SSC. I think this is an excellent idea! I love the concept of a rotational pen system and it's something that could be also done for other poultry like...

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Alma Jean, Mar 13, 2019

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Mark: Mar 15, 2019

16 new girls today!!!!!!!!!!!!

we have a brahma flock and a few larger breeds and between them and the goats they are poop machines, every week we are adding to the beds some great fertilizer

so we are seriously into our...

we have a brahma flock and a few larger breeds and between them and the goats they are poop machines, every week we are adding to the beds some great fertilizer

so we are seriously into our ****e as well lol

we have a brahma flock and a few larger breeds and between them and the goats they are poop machines, every week we are adding to the beds some great fertilizer

so we are seriously into our ****e as well lol

we have a brahma flock and a few larger breeds and between them and the goats they are poop machines, every week we are adding to the beds some great fertilizer

so we are seriously into our...

Ray Speed, Mar 10, 2019

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Ray Speed: Mar 12, 2019

New French Feathered Leg Cuckoo Maran Rooster and others

The New boy is a French Cuckoo Maran rooster, not a Plymouth ROck, they do look similar

the other feathered ones are Brahma (Is that the video with the 2 Vorwerks)? if so yes Brahma, and boys and...

The New boy is a French Cuckoo Maran rooster, not a Plymouth ROck, they do look similar

the other feathered ones are Brahma (Is that the video with the 2 Vorwerks)? if so yes Brahma, and boys and girls, they are primarily our meat chooks, we have 30 hens with 3 roosters in the top paddock and...

The New boy is a French Cuckoo Maran rooster, not a Plymouth ROck, they do look similar

the other feathered ones are Brahma (Is that the video with the 2 Vorwerks)? if so yes Brahma, and boys and girls, they are primarily our meat chooks, we...

The New boy is a French Cuckoo Maran rooster, not a Plymouth ROck, they do look similar

the other feathered ones are Brahma (Is that the video with the 2 Vorwerks)? if so yes Brahma, and boys and...

Ray Speed, Feb 13, 2019

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Ray Speed: Feb 15, 2019

Few Pet videos

we do like a mixed bag, they are very peaceful, after a day at work love sitting in front of these

Ray Speed, Jan 6, 2019

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Ray Speed: Jan 20, 2019

Disinfecting eggs before incubation - does anyone do this?

Can't speak from any sort of experience, but if they aren't disinfected when naturally incubated then it can't be crucial. The egg shells are somewhat permeable (that's how the baby chick can...

Can't speak from any sort of experience, but if they aren't disinfected when naturally incubated then it can't be crucial. The egg shells are somewhat permeable (that's how the baby chick can breathe) so you'd have to be careful to disinfect it with something that won't harm the embryo. If the...

Can't speak from any sort of experience, but if they aren't disinfected when naturally incubated then it can't be crucial. The egg shells are somewhat permeable (that's how the baby chick can breathe) so you'd have to be careful to disinfect it...

Can't speak from any sort of experience, but if they aren't disinfected when naturally incubated then it can't be crucial. The egg shells are somewhat permeable (that's how the baby chick can...

CaityCait, Jan 5, 2019

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Berkeloid: Jan 7, 2019

Chinese incubator help

It sounds like a unit power failure to me - sorry to state the obvious - and I don't know if they do have a fuse etc it's been a long time since I took ours to the dump...

Priccabona, Oct 13, 2018

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Mark: Dec 4, 2018

New Animals

they are the best, absolutely loving them

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Ray Speed, Oct 12, 2018

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Ray Speed: Nov 28, 2018

$2 per dozen eggs!

. You are quite right there, Andrew! At least with the new Pikr, RAPD, TaqMan type genetic maker processes the male eggs are more easily sorted out prehatch rather than post hatch. Not all...

. You are quite right there, Andrew! At least with the new Pikr, RAPD, TaqMan type genetic maker processes the male eggs are more easily sorted out prehatch rather than post hatch. Not all hatcheries are using these genetic improvements and need to be forced to lift their game or close shop....

. You are quite right there, Andrew! At least with the new Pikr, RAPD, TaqMan type genetic maker processes the male eggs are more easily sorted out prehatch rather than post hatch. Not all hatcheries are using these genetic improvements and...

. You are quite right there, Andrew! At least with the new Pikr, RAPD, TaqMan type genetic maker processes the male eggs are more easily sorted out prehatch rather than post hatch. Not all...

ClissAT, Nov 9, 2018

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ClissAT: Nov 10, 2018

Chemical spray concerns for bees

I'm amazed that humans have made it this far, we seem determined to self destruct! How to the people developing this crap sleep at night? Farming has gone so wrong, each development is another...

I'm amazed that humans have made it this far, we seem determined to self destruct! How to the people developing this crap sleep at night? Farming has gone so wrong, each development is another step in the wrong direction.

I'm amazed that humans have made it this far, we seem determined to self destruct! How to the people developing this crap sleep at night? Farming has gone so wrong, each development is another...

ClissAT, Nov 9, 2018

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AndrewB: Nov 9, 2018

Itchy Dog

G'day Letsgokate, Thank you for your reply. I will give Zyretec a try. Luck my dog, is a very fussy eater he prefers dry food. Trying to give him a tablet is like fighting with a Lion. If I...

G'day Letsgokate, Thank you for your reply. I will give Zyretec a try. Luck my dog, is a very fussy eater he prefers dry food. Trying to give him a tablet is like fighting with a Lion. If I put it in a piece of cheese he eat the cheese and spit out the tablet. I will see how I go once I get...

G'day Letsgokate, Thank you for your reply. I will give Zyretec a try. Luck my dog, is a very fussy eater he prefers dry food. Trying to give him a tablet is like fighting with a Lion. If I put it in a piece of cheese he eat the cheese and...

G'day Letsgokate, Thank you for your reply. I will give Zyretec a try. Luck my dog, is a very fussy eater he prefers dry food. Trying to give him a tablet is like fighting with a Lion. If I...

Perry, Oct 27, 2018

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Perry: Oct 27, 2018

Quail advise needed.

I noticed that my quail usually don't get to being max weight until closure to the 10 week range. Time of year makes a difference as well. Mine bulk up more in the winter since I don't have them...

I noticed that my quail usually don't get to being max weight until closure to the 10 week range. Time of year makes a difference as well. Mine bulk up more in the winter since I don't have them laying eggs then. Also for aggressive birds, specially when introducing birds to my group, I have a...

I noticed that my quail usually don't get to being max weight until closure to the 10 week range. Time of year makes a difference as well. Mine bulk up more in the winter since I don't have them laying eggs then. Also for aggressive birds,...

I noticed that my quail usually don't get to being max weight until closure to the 10 week range. Time of year makes a difference as well. Mine bulk up more in the winter since I don't have them...

Wayland., Aug 21, 2018

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Muraki: Oct 21, 2018

Question Quail keeping

Hi hi everybody I have had quails for about 6 years now and love those birds. And the eggs are fantastic. Im trying to have some kind of free range, 8 m2. Lots of stuff, nesting playses and to...

Hi hi everybody I have had quails for about 6 years now and love those birds. And the eggs are fantastic. Im trying to have some kind of free range, 8 m2. Lots of stuff, nesting playses and to hide and play with. Have 2 questions: i need tags on them, the 1 cm clip on is a bit big on most of...

Hi hi everybody I have had quails for about 6 years now and love those birds. And the eggs are fantastic. Im trying to have some kind of free range, 8 m2. Lots of stuff, nesting playses and to hide and play with. Have 2 questions: i need tags on...

Hi hi everybody I have had quails for about 6 years now and love those birds. And the eggs are fantastic. Im trying to have some kind of free range, 8 m2. Lots of stuff, nesting playses and to...

Sigrun, Oct 10, 2018

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Sigrun: Oct 10, 2018

Native Stingless Bees

we have 3 hives they are awesome little critters

Letsgokate, Sep 12, 2018

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Ray Speed: Sep 25, 2018

The Small Hive Project - build your beehive

I would love to have a hive here but the seasons are so fickle the bees all but starve in the dry season. Its just not fair on the bees to have a hive here when they will suffer so much in the dry...

I would love to have a hive here but the seasons are so fickle the bees all but starve in the dry season. Its just not fair on the bees to have a hive here when they will suffer so much in the dry season. There are some wild tree hives which work for me in my garden. But I have to let half the...

I would love to have a hive here but the seasons are so fickle the bees all but starve in the dry season. Its just not fair on the bees to have a hive here when they will suffer so much in the dry season. There are some wild tree hives which work...

I would love to have a hive here but the seasons are so fickle the bees all but starve in the dry season. Its just not fair on the bees to have a hive here when they will suffer so much in the dry...

SmallHiveProject, Dec 21, 2017