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Originally Posted by Zgoatlady 

 

 

 Thats great, told ya washed eggs can hatch..

Originally Posted by RonB 

Everybody gave EricaD such good advice I wasn't going to throw in my 2 cents.  But now I will because I have a little bad news!  I went out  at 3:00pm to let my flock out to free range. I noticed my rooster Ricky Retardo wasn't with them so I went looking for him. I found a bunch of his feathers with blood on them in the corner of my big run. My run  is five feet high with electric fence at the bottom , in the middle and at the top plus another strand a foot over that and then another one a foot over that so its seven  feet high. I can't see  any signs of anything getting under the fence and it isn't damaged in anyway like something went through it or over it!  and the electric fence was working! It had to be a hawk or a eagle. Ricky was way bigger then any of the hawks we have around here! I'm not sure why it got him and not one of the smaller hens. The only thing I can think of is that the hens ran for cover and he might of stayed to fight or chase off what ever it was.  I'm sure what ever it was will be back for another free meal.

 

So see Erica unless your chickens are totally enclosed at all times  there is a chance of something getting them.

 

Tamara... sorry to hear of your loss !

Originally Posted by hallerlake 

I would like to replace the bins with tumblers. it's so much easier. Mine looks like this. I got mine from Mom. She hadn't used it in years. I can't imagine why it's so expensive. 

http://www.naturalenviro.com/productinfo.php?sku=RTS-CPTUM

 

 

 

Originally Posted by RonB 

Everybody gave EricaD such good advice I wasn't going to throw in my 2 cents.  But now I will because I have a little bad news!  I went out  at 3:00pm to let my flock out to free range. I noticed my rooster Ricky Retardo wasn't with them so I went looking for him. I found a bunch of his feathers with blood on them in the corner of my big run. My run  is five feet high with electric fence at the bottom , in the middle and at the top plus another strand a foot over that and then another one a foot over that so its seven  feet high. I can't see  any signs of anything getting under the fence and it isn't damaged in anyway like something went through it or over it!  and the electric fence was working! It had to be a hawk or a eagle. Ricky was way bigger then any of the hawks we have around here! I'm not sure why it got him and not one of the smaller hens. The only thing I can think of is that the hens ran for cover and he might of stayed to fight or chase off what ever it was.  I'm sure what ever it was will be back for another free meal.

 

So see Erica unless your chickens are totally enclosed at all times  there is a chance of something getting them.

 

Tamara... sorry to hear of your loss !

Originally Posted by Chickerchalk 

I live in Duvall

Originally Posted by Chickielady 

 

This is for CR:

 

 

So a few days ago we were driving along & saw an older GMC P/U for sale, baby poo yellow, a 70s series, 3/4 T axles, stick, a good farm truck.

So we stopped & looked and I had an ice tea as usual, out walks a teen girl, phone glued to 1 ear (as usual) and DH was looking at the motor I asked her what size engine is this ?

 

 

Ready for this ????????????????????

 

 

She says, I think it is a 357....................and sho' nuff I blasted laughter out & could not stop laughing, either could DH...........I said are ya sure it isn't a 308 or a 270 ?????????????????

Finally she asked what was so funny with a grin on her face, and we explained it to her..............so funny, all 3 of us were hardly able to walk & hold the tears back it was so funny !

No we did not buy it......still laughing all the way home.

Originally Posted by Ogress 


I need to thank you most for getting me to go to the Dr. That story about your DIL scared me into going; I was worried about meningitis. How is your DIL doing? I was embarrassed about going because I thought what I had going on was psychosomatic since it mimicked what Kathy had going on (she is also doing much better, though did end up back in the hospital the same time I was there ( different hospital, unfortunately ). I seriously expected them to tell me it was all in my head or maybe for them to give a pill for my headaches and some antibiotics. I was no prepared for a 5 day stay and another 2 weeks pretty much stuck in bed with my leg up. The drs seemed pretty annoyed that I waited 4 days from when the illness started to come in.
No one mentioned meningitis to me, and I was told the headache was from the toxins. I am not convinced the little buggers did not get in my sinuses. That was scary. I'm pretty sure I'll be a hypochondriac from now on, running in for every little flu and hot spot on my body.
It is great to be back!
That PTA meeting this afternoon just drained me, and I could hardly stay focused, but I made it! My lung capacity seems diminished, so I am going to work it back slowly. That is very frustrating to me. I feel like I have emphysema! but I am thrilled to be back
I love seeing all the photos people have been posting here of their brooders and hatches, and I love reading about the projects people are tackling. ambitious people!

Originally Posted by SadieSue 

 

 

   All right, all right... I'm not really laughing.  I'd like to, but the truth is I don't get it.  Would I understand if I knew anything about pick ups?  Good thing the joke was for CR.

Originally Posted by Ogress 


I need to thank you most for getting me to go to the Dr. That story about your DIL scared me into going; I was worried about meningitis. How is your DIL doing? I was embarrassed about going because I thought what I had going on was psychosomatic since it mimicked what Kathy had going on (she is also doing much better, though did end up back in the hospital the same time I was there ( different hospital, unfortunately ). I seriously expected them to tell me it was all in my head or maybe for them to give a pill for my headaches and some antibiotics. I was no prepared for a 5 day stay and another 2 weeks pretty much stuck in bed with my leg up. The drs seemed pretty annoyed that I waited 4 days from when the illness started to come in.
No one mentioned meningitis to me, and I was told the headache was from the toxins. I am not convinced the little buggers did not get in my sinuses. That was scary. I'm pretty sure I'll be a hypochondriac from now on, running in for every little flu and hot spot on my body.
It is great to be back!
That PTA meeting this afternoon just drained me, and I could hardly stay focused, but I made it! My lung capacity seems diminished, so I am going to work it back slowly. That is very frustrating to me. I feel like I have emphysema! but I am thrilled to be back
I love seeing all the photos people have been posting here of their brooders and hatches, and I love reading about the projects people are tackling. ambitious people!

Originally Posted by EricaD 

Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful.  I may opt to use an electric fence after all, and will also build a secure run to use as needed, so that it's on standby.

 

Anyone local know who I can contact to butcher and process chickens when the time comes?  We won't be able to do it ourselves, no way no how.  I'd love recommendations if you know of anyone offering this service - I'd much rather write a check than wring a neck, lol.

 

 

Originally Posted by Totalcolour 

Uh OH!