Pj’s Funny Farm

07/10/2026

This little one was injured, and not doing well.. I brought her home for a couple days of rest, vitamins, and some extra loving.. and she was seemingly very thankful. I think she thinks I’m her real momma, and runnnsss after me. She started hopping out of the little “hospital” I made her, and runningggg to me, and I decided she was good enough to go back with her friends.

I am so blessed to have the most friendly birds. I’m also very thankful she bounced back so quickly. She’s about a month old but looking very female to me already. This breed is notoriously late to mature to where you can easily identify the s*x.. but she’s not upright, and has the tiniest little comb, and skinny toes. I think she must be a girl. 🙏❤️

I’m happy to be your “momma” little one. ❤️

07/09/2026

A couple of the older growouts decided to give me a heart attack while I was cleaning out the silkie pen. It’s not uncommon for me to let the birds roam around when I’m home, I like to think they are helping with the ticks and everyone gets along. I don’t do certain breeding groups at the same time, for obvious reasons.. But anyway, her friend ran into a horse pasture and became super scared.. so three of them decided to take off. I walked up and down the creek, I heard crows being loud, and I was very, very worried they had been taken.. I came back up to the barn with little hope left, and the three of them were hiding under the deck. 😅 I was so relieved, but frustrated. This little one is one I’m very excited about seeing how she continues to mature and fill out, and I was devastated at the thought of losing her. & She’s looking at me like “what is wrong with you?” 😂

& A learning opportunity was had. 😅

There’s a lot I like about this girl, her comb is tight, her wings are tight (more so when she’s not hot lol), she has the cutest muffs that are in three points as they should be, her spotted legs look to be turning slate which is ideal, I think her eyes are heading towards the correct color as well. I have high hopes for her.

I’m very thankful I found them. ❤️

People make mistakes, as long as we learn from them is what matters. This is a perfect example of not shaming fellow chicken owners, who try their best. (Chicken people may know what drama I’m talking about) I am seeing cruelty to each other far too often lately. The chicken community has some amazing people in it who come together, help each other learn, and support those who need it.. let’s focus on that.

07/09/2026

Two beautiful good boys available from customers. I can’t take all my boys back as that would be a bio risk to do so, but I will always try and help find them homes. If you need help, ask! 🐓

First one is a pure black Ameraucana from ermine lines. Beautiful boy, located in Binghamton. Blue egg genes. Very good quality Ameraucana lines. 🪺

The second is an Easter egger. LOOK AT HIS STUNNING MUFFS! He comes from a hen that has a green egg, light speckles and heavy bloom. His dad is a pure black Ameraucana from black lines. He should help make some beautiful eggs with a variety of options depending on who he is bred to. His human momma raves about him, but has a neighbor who is not ok with extra roosters. She says, “He’s really beautiful and is such a gentleman! Let’s the ladies eat first and everything. I’m sad to let him go but it’s not worth the aggravation from the neighbor.” Located near Syracuse. 🐓

Any interest please reach out, and I will put you in contact with the current owner. Thank you! ✨

07/07/2026

We ended up finding 2 call ducklings for our butterscotch girl. I would be “eggstatic” if one was a girl, and one was a boy. ❤️ We have a beautiful, tiny butterscotch girl that came in with two ducks that were far too large to be her friends. Of course, they both ended up being boys too.. which again, much too big for her. I hatched a large hatch of call duck eggs that was heartbreaking. We ended up with 0.. to be fair, some were shipped, and it was an uphill battle from the start. Call ducklings are notoriously hard to hatch as it is. 😟 But thankfully we found these adorable, sweet babies.

I will be honest, I am not sure if we will have call ducklings or their eggs available for purchase in the future. The process was emotionally more tough for me, (and longer) and I’m not sure it’s something I will work on expanding. We will have to see how these go, and go from there.

I do have a free, welsh harlequin boy who is so beautiful and free. I just ask that he goes to a home vs. for meat.

07/01/2026

She’s been named thanks to a silkie group. Formally introducing Tina Turner. Aka Tina..

I will also be using a napoleon dynamite voice to call her. 💁🏻‍♀️

06/30/2026

Perfect example of what I like to show people. 😊

✨️Question from a follower: How can I tell genders on my Ameraucana?✨️

There are a few techniques that are successful for s*xing Ameraucana.

First, you should typically wait until 8-10 weeks of age to s*x your Ameraucana. Sharing photos of day old, week old and month old Ameraucana is typically not advantageous. Be sure to give your birds a little time.

Take a look at the combs on your 8-10 week old Ameraucana. Both male and female Ameraucana should have a pea comb. A pea comb by definition is a “medium length, low comb, the top of which is marked with three low lengthwise ridges, the center one slightly higher than the outer ones, the top of which are either undulated or marked with small rounded serrations.” The pea comb on a male becomes more pronounced as the bird matures. It should lay closely to the head at the front and rear and be slightly higher at the center at maturity for males. Pea combs typically redden a little faster on males.

❌️It is a myth that males should have 3 ridges/rows on their comb while females should have 1 ridge/row. BOTH genders should have 3 ridges/rows at maturity.

Next, look at the saddle feathers on you Ameraucana at around 10-12 weeks of age. Males will have pointed saddle feathers and females will have rounded saddle feathers.

There are 10 recognized color varieties of Ameraucana. Some color varieties have s*xually dimorphic plumage. This means you can tell gender based on plumage color. Take for instance wheaten, blue wheaten and splash wheaten Ameraucana. The females for these three color varieties are a creamy wheaten color and reflect their color variety in their wings and tails. Wheaten males are black. Blue wheaten males are blue. Splash wheaten males are a sooty white color. Blue and splash Ameraucana males are darker in the hackle, wing, back and saddle than their female counterparts. The genders for silver Ameraucana males and females have different plumage color requirements. Brown red males call for additional orange in the back, saddle and bows compared to their female counterparts. The black, buff, white, and self blue color varieties are more difficult to s*x for beginners due to each gender calling for uniform plumage color.

❌️Keep in mind that feather s*xing is not accurate for Ameraucana. It has to be specifically bred for and requires controlled matings and selection.

Hopefully this post has been helpful to you regarding s*xing your Ameraucana!

06/30/2026

🌸I love a good mid, and late season hatch. 🪺

It’s a prime time to let your grow outs grow, and by spring when everyone is looking for pullets, or anything they need, you’ll be ready, and ahead of the game.

That window gives you the opportunity to assess who you want to be your keepers. It’s the perfect time to pick out your standard qualities you may be looking for, gender, or egg colors you’re in search of. The extra pullets that you have, will bring in the best price of the season.

✨🐓We still have hatching eggs for the season, and can hatch chicks with orders. Contact us for more details. 🐓✨

06/29/2026

Need Elector psp, but don’t want to pay for a whole bottle? We are selling our extra.

🐓 9ml, to be mixed with a gallon of water. It will treat at least 45 chickens, as well as spray spray coops, for $20.

Local pickup in Smyrna/Sherburne area.

06/29/2026

He was so mad at me. 😅

He met a pony, and a lawnmower, and chose to stay with me.

But his face said “I’m done with you, woman.”

Prepping to be a therapy chicken near you. Jk but he probably could be. He happily sits on toddler laps.

No chickens were abused in the making of this photo. Contrary to what his face says.

06/28/2026