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Thanks everyone for the condolences.  I think it will take a while to get over the shock of this.

The pullets that I have left are mostly all Wheaten and Blue Wheaten Amerucanas.  Actually there are 7 pullets and 2 young cockerels.  I also have a couple young marans pullets as well.  I was so looking forward to having the pretty blue eggs added to my egg basket next year; little did I know that was all that would be in my egg basket next year sad  sigh...

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Originally Posted by Hillbilly Hen 

Oh and yes a rooster would help to protect your flock.


Well you can be sure that I will not be giving up the two Wheaten Amerucana roosters, I don't care what my FIL has to say.  I truly believe that if I still had my old rooster, he would have fought hard to protect his ladies, and maybe some would have been saved.

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Welcome Erinlee:)
Sorry to hear of your chicken losses to predators.  I think it is almost impossible to raise chickens for years without something getting at least one of our babies.

My husband says my coops are secured like Fort Knox these days....lol

"Casting all your care upon him: for he careth for you."
1Peter 5:7
"Casting all your care upon him: for he careth for you."
1Peter 5:7
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Is this from your yard? Very pretty and I love the unique vase....just my style!

Live Simply, Give More, Expect Less!
Live Simply, Give More, Expect Less!
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I am so sorry about your chickens...

I had the scare of a life time this morning. I looked out the back window and the run door was open! I had totally forgot to close it last night when I closed the coop door. I did a count up, and was so lucky that all 16 birds were accounted for. I cant believe I did that...

Its too quiet here...

At the very least, wipe the poop off your feet before getting in the car.

"Member of the Derperella Club-- We're just all goin' round' the rooster, here!"
Good night sweet Trousers, The Derp Club will miss you.
Treasure the love you recieve above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished. Og Mandino
At the very least, wipe the poop off your feet before getting in the car.

"Member of the Derperella Club-- We're just all goin' round' the rooster, here!"
Good night sweet Trousers, The Derp Club will miss you.
Treasure the love you recieve above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished. Og Mandino
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Originally Posted by NovaAman 

I am so sorry about your chickens...

I had the scare of a life time this morning. I looked out the back window and the run door was open! I had totally forgot to close it last night when I closed the coop door. I did a count up, and was so lucky that all 16 birds were accounted for. I cant believe I did that...

Its too quiet here...


I did that once. Luckily both doors on the coop were locked...the pop-out for the chickens and the walk out for me.

Live Simply, Give More, Expect Less!
Live Simply, Give More, Expect Less!
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ISA Brown chickens are a hybred developed in France in 1997 by crossing Rhode Island Red with Rhode Island White to create  a sex link bird with high egg production.  The company responsible was  Institut de Sélection Animale hence the name ISA Brown.  They merged with Merck & Co and the name was changed to Hubbard ISA Brown.

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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Originally Posted by Opa 

ISA Brown chickens are a hybred developed in France in 1997 by crossing Rhode Island Red with Rhode Island White to create  a sex link bird with high egg production.  The company responsible was  Institut de Sélection Animale hence the name ISA Brown.  They merged with Merck & Co and the name was changed to Hubbard ISA Brown.


I knew an Isa was a cross between a Red & White. Mine are definitely good girls when it comes to laying. Thanks for the added info....it's always good to know the full background! yippiechickie

Live Simply, Give More, Expect Less!
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nice basket, nice yard too. Oh, and the eggs were nice to.   big_smile

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Originally Posted by hickchick55 

I know you all want to see my new (to me) egg basket smile, so here it is. I love it.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/81073_dscn0609.jpg

one DH 4 great kids 9 wonderful grandchildren, 1 cat, 2 roosters and 30 hens......,Living my dream. Life is good!!  retirement is GREAT!

one DH 4 great kids 9 wonderful grandchildren, 1 cat, 2 roosters and 30 hens......,Living my dream. Life is good!!  retirement is GREAT!

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So, here is how the rooster move went... I put Roger in the cat carrier last night and put him in the big coop. He's not liking that AT ALL! He was very mad at me this morning. SO, I went out this morning to let Mr. Fluffers out and to open the door to the carrier. When Roger finally made his ticked off butt out of the coop, Mr Fluffers went after him. I seperated them and chased Fluff off. HOWEVER, Evil Fluffers has made his appearence in my previously sweet roo, and would he leave Roger alone? Crap no. He was going out of his way to run around me to get to Roger, so Roger could not get to the water or the food. I ended up putting Roger back in his pen while I went to work. When I got home, I opened the opposite side of the pen, away from where Mr. Fluffers was and let him wander around in the other side yard and front yard. The silly guy was following me all over the place. Poor dude is lonely with out his brother. As soon as he is comfortable with the hens, I will put two in his coop with him so he won't have to be in the carrier and Mr. Fluffers will not try and take his little head off. It looks like I might have to rehome Black Butt too. Mr. Fluffers was picking on him. Not bad, but, still. I hope its only cuz his beak is bent out of shape about Roger.

OR MAYBE, I am reading to much into this chicken soap opera!

WOW that wind is really whipping out there! Maybe I will get lucky and it will blow all the leaves out of my yard.fl

At the very least, wipe the poop off your feet before getting in the car.

"Member of the Derperella Club-- We're just all goin' round' the rooster, here!"
Good night sweet Trousers, The Derp Club will miss you.
Treasure the love you recieve above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished. Og Mandino
At the very least, wipe the poop off your feet before getting in the car.

"Member of the Derperella Club-- We're just all goin' round' the rooster, here!"
Good night sweet Trousers, The Derp Club will miss you.
Treasure the love you recieve above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished. Og Mandino
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