Recent content by Idahochick84

They were 8.5 weeks. So definitely not as old as yours. I also didn't investigate too closely prior to butchering, but the ones that I figured were roosters had larger combs... the others were the same size as hens. Body size-wise, the ones with larger combs were a little bigger, but they were...

Out of 10 that I raised to ~8 weeks this spring, I thought 3 were roosters. While butchering, I found out 5 or 6 (I don't remember exactly) were roosters. I think with the CXs, it's harder to tell... though, those were my first set. It is definitely possible they sent you all hens, as the...

No baby vitamins, these are my babes (plus two dogs, two cats, and 6 layers the same age). I've kinda figured ill do what I can... Hope for the best but have accepted the worst! I'll definitely do a necropsy if she does pass... I absolutely know they're food and am counting the days till...

Ok.... Definitely a potential, but belly isn't squishy. Food and water are next to each other, but heat lamp is across the box... They spend most if their time there, but are very active at feeding times. I've moved the water across from the food, ~8ft... So hopefully that will help if it is...

Ok, I'm cutting in on conversation, but I need help/advice from all you seasoned meat raisers out there (pretty please!!!)!!! One of my 3.5 week old CX was lethargic this morning which was very odd, as I'm taking their food away at night and have been VERY excited to see me in the morning. This...

I have an Ameraucana that looks just like your "owl-faced" one!! I've been callin her Cheeks :) Soooo cute!!

Look into Townline Poultry Farm, Inc, in Michigan, looks like 2.5 hours to Chicago. I had 15 (ended up with 17) shipped from there to Idaho. I got 6 layers, BOs, SLW, Ameraucanas, and a Jersey Giant, and I ordered 9 cornish X and they shipped 11. All were alive and well... and all are still...

eeeee!!! I know!!! I love them all!!! My BOs aren't as friendly as I though they'd be! The Jersey Giant it the sweetest of all... She's already a little smuggler! :( sorry you lost one!!! Mine showed up almost sparky clean, peepin and haven't had a problem... I'll definitely order from...

They're here!!! 2 buff orps, 2 EE, a Jersey giant and a SL Wyandotte. I ordered 9 CX and got 11!! Wahoo!!

Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh!!! Chicks just left Boise, 2 hours away!!!! Best day ever!!!! Thought they were coming tomorrow morning!!

Woohoo!! excited to watch em grow!

Oh my!!!! Seeing all your pics and knowing mine are on there way is almost too much to handle!!! My FIRST ever chicks will be here Thursday at 6:30am...... Eeeeeee!!!! Tomorrow is gonna be tough to focus on work, and then tomorrow night trying to sleep?! Ha!!

I'm considering these 9 meats to be a trial run, to see if I want to get into a little bigger operation to feed extended fam and friends. I'm sure I won't have any problem getting rid of eggs if I'm overrun with them!! I LOVE eggs, and hate buying them from the store. Egg salad, devilled...

How fun!! I'm looking forward to continuing this excellent experiment (like you are) will into the future. These CXs I'm going to butcher in May. My job requires me to be away from home a few days a week, and I think 6 layers will be manageable. I am really looking forward to cooking up the...

Yup! First chicks!! 2 Ameraucanas, 2 BOs, 1 Jersey Giant, 1 SL Wyandotte, and 9 Cornish X to meet the 15 chick minimum. I'm a first-time chickie Mama (hence my over-nervous tendencies!). My handy, crafty, retired dad helped me build brooders; my very patient BF has been fairly understanding and...