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by heatherwood
Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:17 pm
Forum: Breed Specific Discussion
Topic: Sexing chanteclears
Replies: 1
Views: 2124

Sexing chanteclears

Hi All, We have some 8 week old chanteclears and are starting to see some differences--size, redness around face and beak, etc. One difference that seems consistent is that the legs look different--what we think are roos have more orangey legs and the suspected hens have greenish legs. Anyone else s...
by heatherwood
Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: Goats and Sheep and Other Small Hooved Critters
Topic: Aggression or normal and to be expected?
Replies: 5
Views: 3492

Aggression or normal and to be expected?

Hi there! We are brand new to goat ownership and may have a problem. We've just adopted a 3 yo nubian female and a 5 MO nubian alpine cross male. The female came from a not so nice place where she was tethered all the time. She's sweet with people but HATES the dog, who is now terrified of her. He a...
by heatherwood
Wed Apr 19, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: Goats and Sheep and Other Small Hooved Critters
Topic: Hoof trimming
Replies: 4
Views: 3169

Hoof trimming

Hi ya! So we just adopted a goat, 3 yo Nubian Nellie. I don't think her feet have been done in a very long time. We've been shown how (once and briefly) on a young goat who is used to getting them done. Does anyone know of any mobile groomers in Renfrew County who might be willing to come and give u...
by heatherwood
Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Goats and Sheep and Other Small Hooved Critters
Topic: Transport
Replies: 2
Views: 2416

Transport

Got them home and settled just fine in a large dog crate tied down in the box of the truck!
by heatherwood
Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:32 am
Forum: Goats and Sheep and Other Small Hooved Critters
Topic: Transport
Replies: 2
Views: 2416

Transport

Hi there
We are soon going to take our new 3 year old nubian from pembroke to her new home in deep river. Any helpful suggestions on transporting her? I have a jeep and and thinking a large dog crate either in that it in the box of the truck. Thought??
by heatherwood
Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: I'm New Here Introductions
Topic: New and from Renfrew County
Replies: 14
Views: 7525

New and from Renfrew County

Hi Everyone, We are brand spankin' new to chicken ownership! We recently got 9 3 week old Chanteclers. We'd love to add to our flock with just a few ready to lay hens. Not particular on breed as long as they are reasonably social and well mannered. We're in Renfrew County...any leads? :broodyhen:

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