I planted some in large pots just before going on holiday beginning of october I have kept topping up the pot and the plants now have good leaves about 6-8 inches across. I have them in double pots to give them more protection from frost, do the leaves need covering with fleece or protecting in some...

I give mine a green cabbage in a wire hanging basket when confined as feather pecking/eating can be a boredom thing worth a try to save it starting up again

frontline for Dogs or cats ! which you need a prescription for spray but you can buy spot on without I was told by my vet one drop on bare skin under each wing or for scaly leg one on each leg ! not liscensed for poultry but no egg withdrawal and kills all biting beasties I had scaley leg after brin...

we get so attached to them don't we, I like to always have 2 just incase RIP Gwynfor

It is hard sometimes with animals but we have to do what is in their best interests, looks as though you have found him the perfect place and plenty of new lady friends for him, you will miss his early morning wake up calls, take care .

http://forums.thepoultrykeeper.co.uk/vi ... ight=spurs
here is the other link, I have never done it but watched a neighbour do it they go very quiet on their backs but I still think it is a 2 hander 1 seated, with pulling the nail sheath off it takes longer to regrow than if you trim them, I hope you manage to sort the problem

http://forums.thepoultrykeeper.co.uk/vi ... ving+spurs

this is one link will look for another as I think there was a better one

having trouble getting on the forum will try again tomorrow

Yes you can the heat softens the claw and it comes away painlessly will find the link for you

You could remove his spurs by using a jacket potatos more on the Poultry Keepers forum if you are interesed in this method I can find you the link

It can take up to 6 months to sex Silkies accurately, good luck

I use cheap mini bottles 4 for £5 for cooking and the good stuff to drink instead of white wine though I use dry cider as it is cheaper and gives a good result and nice to drink too

so funny

I have just done a search here it is
viewtopic.php?t=2213

as I have a glut

I've already had my dream meal, private dinner on the beach feet away from the Carribean, Surf and Turf ! as for waiter, Dead Steve McQueen Alive James Martin sorry Tigger the meal could be anything would be nice to go back to Jamaica for it though

That explains it then as long as you know !!! pheasant spring feeders are good ! and saves money too with the price of feed