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post #78651 of 88735
7/21/12 at 1:45pm
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Originally Posted by Chickielady View Post

So all you Eastern Washingtonians...any of you getting flash floods besides Omak area ?

 

Ok back to work for me, sun is trying to come out here....TRYING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!   barnie.gif

 

I guess we really cannot complain about our weird weather...the rest of the country is cooking in triple digit heat, and no rain.

Talked to a friend in PA.......yes PA !!!

3 mo of 108 temps, well dried up, they are using water sparingly for selves & livestock from a few storage tanks, crops are left to die, and so far she has lost over 300 chickens to heat death between her & her parents.

And no end in sight.

I feel so bad for them....

Corn & soy and other crops are failing...and food prices and feed prices are going to skyrocket so bad !!!!!!!!!!!!  sad.png

Oh no - That's just awful! sad.png

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post #78652 of 88735
7/21/12 at 2:33pm

Y'know...we may gripe about our chilly, gray weather, but we really don't have much to complain about.  We don't have hurricanes, tornadoes tend to be small and rare (compared to Oklahoma, anyway!), our "heat waves" usually max out at 85, our arctic blasts tend to be short-lived.  Really, this is a very mild place to live.  My prayers go out to those whose basements are flooding and whose crops are withering, and I'll offer prayers of thanksgiving for my little Eatonville home.

--Nikki

Adoptive mom to 3 cats, 1 rabbit, and a 9 year old human boy, and bio mom to a 5 year old girl. 

Mother hen to 1 buff orpington, 1 buckeye, 1 silver laced wyandotte, 1 barred rock, 1 light brahma, and 2 easter eggers.

Our cardigan welsh corgi, Maddie, loves to herd chickens, children, and cats!

 

You can't scare me!  I teach 6th grade!

 

 

Adoptive mom to 3 cats, 1 rabbit, and a 9 year old human boy, and bio mom to a 5 year old girl. 

Mother hen to 1 buff orpington, 1 buckeye, 1 silver laced wyandotte, 1 barred rock, 1 light brahma, and 2 easter eggers.

Our cardigan welsh corgi, Maddie, loves to herd chickens, children, and cats!

 

You can't scare me!  I teach 6th grade!

 

 

post #78653 of 88735
7/21/12 at 2:55pm
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We will be processing the rest of the birds hopefully next Saturday. If any one want to come and see how to butcher, you are more than welcome to stop by this coming Saturday. Even if DH doesn't make it home I think that I will do the deed one way or another.  

 

So, is that today, or next Saturday (7/28)?  And, are you processing in Enumclaw?  If so, I'll try to come to watch and learn.

It will be Saturday the 28th. We did most of our meat birds yesterday, with FlyRobin. But some of our meaties weren't really as big as I would prefer, so we are giving them another week. I am hoping that I can make the trip out to Raymond to pick up the plucker from ChickieLady on this coming Thursday. You are more than welcome to come and join us. I will PM you the address. 

 

Rain wolf has extra roos that I believe she was offering to those that would like to process a bird of their own. 

A forgetfulness support thread http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=465717
 2011 was the coldest summer in Western Washington's recorded history that started in 1891. Uf Da!!!

June 2012 was the coldest June in recorded history. I need some sun. 

A forgetfulness support thread http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=465717
 2011 was the coldest summer in Western Washington's recorded history that started in 1891. Uf Da!!!

June 2012 was the coldest June in recorded history. I need some sun. 

post #78654 of 88735
7/21/12 at 2:56pm
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Originally Posted by nikki1 View Post

Y'know...we may gripe about our chilly, gray weather, but we really don't have much to complain about.  We don't have hurricanes, tornadoes tend to be small and rare (compared to Oklahoma, anyway!), our "heat waves" usually max out at 85, our arctic blasts tend to be short-lived.  Really, this is a very mild place to live.  My prayers go out to those whose basements are flooding and whose crops are withering, and I'll offer prayers of thanksgiving for my little Eatonville home.

--Nikki

I wish there was a like button. I so agree with you. 

A forgetfulness support thread http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=465717
 2011 was the coldest summer in Western Washington's recorded history that started in 1891. Uf Da!!!

June 2012 was the coldest June in recorded history. I need some sun. 

A forgetfulness support thread http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=465717
 2011 was the coldest summer in Western Washington's recorded history that started in 1891. Uf Da!!!

June 2012 was the coldest June in recorded history. I need some sun. 

post #78655 of 88735
7/21/12 at 3:32pm

Well I went to a baby shower this morning and have been busy at home w/ the kids today. I feel like I got hit by a truck for some reason! Just need a nap I won't get...ugh. I can't wait to go to Justbugged's next Saturday to learn how to process birds. I keep thinking I need more roosters to bring with me! One doesn't seem worth the trip, but I'm sure it'll be interesting nonetheless.

Jessica, Wife to Isaac, stay at home, Jesus-lovin', Homeschoolin' mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2). Addicted to chickens and always hoping for more!

Jessica, Wife to Isaac, stay at home, Jesus-lovin', Homeschoolin' mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2). Addicted to chickens and always hoping for more!

post #78656 of 88735
7/21/12 at 4:16pm
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We will be processing the rest of the birds hopefully next Saturday. If any one want to come and see how to butcher, you are more than welcome to stop by this coming Saturday. Even if DH doesn't make it home I think that I will do the deed one way or another.  

So, is that today, or next Saturday (7/28)?  And, are you processing in Enumclaw?  If so, I'll try to come to watch and learn.
It will be Saturday the 28th. We did most of our meat birds yesterday, with FlyRobin. But some of our meaties weren't really as big as I would prefer, so we are giving them another week. I am hoping that I can make the trip out to Raymond to pick up the plucker from ChickieLady on this coming Thursday. You are more than welcome to come and join us. I will PM you the address. 

Rain wolf has extra roos that I believe she was offering to those that would like to process a bird of their own. 

Yes I have some bantam roos that need to go of mixed breed.... they are small but good for learning the culling process. Little harder to clean if you have big hands but I like the size since it is perfect for small meals of 1 or 2 people.
have 2 mixes that are crowing

*Disclaimer.... This is just my personal opinion and I take no responsibility for anything as I know nothing!

White Leghorn, EE, Blue Maran, Ameraucana, Olive Eggers and a Bantam Project

*Disclaimer.... This is just my personal opinion and I take no responsibility for anything as I know nothing!

White Leghorn, EE, Blue Maran, Ameraucana, Olive Eggers and a Bantam Project

post #78657 of 88735
7/21/12 at 4:27pm
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Originally Posted by justbugged View Post

We will be processing the rest of the birds hopefully next Saturday. If any one want to come and see how to butcher, you are more than welcome to stop by this coming Saturday. Even if DH doesn't make it home I think that I will do the deed one way or another.  

So, is that today, or next Saturday (7/28)?  And, are you processing in Enumclaw?  If so, I'll try to come to watch and learn.
It will be Saturday the 28th. We did most of our meat birds yesterday, with FlyRobin. But some of our meaties weren't really as big as I would prefer, so we are giving them another week. I am hoping that I can make the trip out to Raymond to pick up the plucker from ChickieLady on this coming Thursday. You are more than welcome to come and join us. I will PM you the address. 

Rain wolf has extra roos that I believe she was offering to those that would like to process a bird of their own. 

Yes I have some bantam roos that need to go of mixed breed.... they are small but good for learning the culling process. Little harder to clean if you have big hands but I like the size since it is perfect for small meals of 1 or 2 people.
have 2 mixes that are crowing


I can come get both of the Saturday morning if you just want them gone :) I would love to practice on them...and I have small hands. thumbsup.gif You're in Renton?

Jessica, Wife to Isaac, stay at home, Jesus-lovin', Homeschoolin' mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2). Addicted to chickens and always hoping for more!

Jessica, Wife to Isaac, stay at home, Jesus-lovin', Homeschoolin' mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2). Addicted to chickens and always hoping for more!

post #78658 of 88735
7/21/12 at 5:54pm

I went to check on the broody and noticed the chick I thought would hatch was gone.  I've had newly hatched chicks go missing before so I did a quick look around and didn't see it.  Well I went back in and checked again and noticed the chick laying on its side with a wound to its head and was cold. But it was still alive.

 

I thought its neck might be broken because it was floppy so I brought it in a warmed it up.  The good part is its doing much better but I think its to injured to put back with mom.  I don't know what to put on it. And I can't get anything till tomorrow.

 

700

I also have 16 chicks that hatched yesturday.  Is it to injured to put in with them?

 

I posted this in the emergency section.

 

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post #78659 of 88735
7/21/12 at 5:57pm
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I went to check on the broody and noticed the chick I thought would hatch was gone.  I've had newly hatched chicks go missing before so I did a quick look around and didn't see it.  Well I went back in and checked again and noticed the chick laying on its side with a wound to its head and was cold. But it was still alive.

 

I thought its neck might be broken because it was floppy so I brought it in a warmed it up.  The good part is its doing much better but I think its to injured to put back with mom.  I don't know what to put on it. And I can't get anything till tomorrow.

 

700

I also have 16 chicks that hatched yesturday.  Is it to injured to put in with them?

 

I posted this in the emergency section.

 

WOW! I have never seen anything like that! I hope it is doing ok. fl.gif I would think the other chicks would pick at it.

1 very patient DH, 2 DS, 2 cats, 2 EE's, 5 Faverolles, 1 Black Sexlink & 8 Silkies.

 And I'm 100% in love with all of them!

 

American Silkie Bantam Club Member

 

1 very patient DH, 2 DS, 2 cats, 2 EE's, 5 Faverolles, 1 Black Sexlink & 8 Silkies.

 And I'm 100% in love with all of them!

 

American Silkie Bantam Club Member

 

post #78660 of 88735
7/21/12 at 5:58pm

I have 16 -17 chicks that hatched yesturday. 

 

700

 

can you spot the 2 seramas?

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Wife to a loving Husband, one 4 year old daughter, one boxer,and one cat. 4 silkies 2 EE's 1 Barred rock. Just added 4 Cockoo Marans.

http://dragcave.net/user/Breshcandra
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                                                                         May Egg Swap

Wife to a loving Husband, one 4 year old daughter, one boxer,and one cat. 4 silkies 2 EE's 1 Barred rock. Just added 4 Cockoo Marans.

http://dragcave.net/user/Breshcandra
http://dragcave.net/user/meow-Meow

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