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  1. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    For us it was 59 years this time and, as usual for us, I cooked. We dont usually go out because around here you can get anything--as long as it's barbecue which neither of us likes. This year I did shrimp stir fry with just about every fresh veggie I could find. For Solstice I'll probably do...
  2. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Hope you had a good'un! :frow
  3. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Mine had ignored the laying box for months but FINALLY everybody's laying again except 3 old timers! From no eggs at all to a dozen a day! LOLOL Suddenly all my neighbors are talking to me again and waving as they drive by. :frow Rusty
  4. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Sounds like you found a good spot for him! That's not always easy to do. Congrats!!
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    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Sadly at this age they only seem to get worse, not better, with time. Can't say I didn't see this coming. With stallions it's Rule #1: Don't get hurt. Rule #2: Remember Rule #1. Roosters are no different. :hugs Rusty
  6. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    I've got family visiting from Florida on Tuesday. Our low is supposed to be 22. I've warned them but they're still expecting to wear shorts and sandals. Should be interesting! ;)
  7. Rusty Hills Farm

    Mean Rooster

    Our local grocery has a bulletin board to post pretty much anything on for free. You've probably got something similar somewhere near you. Post him as "free to a good home" and you might be surprised by the response. HTH Rusty
  8. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Lookin' good! :D
  9. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Oh sh-t! Please excuse my language, but this is SERIOUS. You are getting into dangerous territory here. I know we've never met but I've been following along here for a lot of years so I think of you as a friend and, as my friend, it's time for you to hear some hard words from me. Please...
  10. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    For the longest time we had a single eagle but about 12-15 years ago he was joined by another. A couple years later we saw 3 and 2 years ago we saw 4. Now we seem to be back to just 2. Likewise we have always had a ton of cardinals--until this year. So far I've seen--maybe--5. I do worry...
  11. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Forgot to mention that I don't free range mainly (but certainly not entirely) because of 2 things: a pack of coyotes that was here when I arrive 20+ years ago that we promptly cleaned out--but not before they got my entire flock 2 and 3 at a time--and an ongoing "problem" with eagles who range...
  12. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    "Roosters will always compete in a group, even the bantams in the spring, especially, so I expect it. I have no issues with a rooster being his natural self as long as he doesn't want to fight me or cause me to clean up too much blood. If the battles become too much, I can separate them or sell...
  13. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    I don't free range. I have no tolerance for fighting roosters. This is a big part of why I set up individual pens that are a rooster and 8-10 hens each, or bachelor pens. I feel I have a moral responsibility for my stock, so I don't have any tolerance for any kind of fighting for dominance...
  14. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Rest in peace, Tally. Know you were loved. Rusty
  15. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    :hugs Wish I had something brilliant to offer, but nothing really helps at times like these. 🥵
  16. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Really enjoyed that download! :love Rusty
  17. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Just ordered only to discover I let my kindle charge run out! Grrrrr. Now I have to wait and I HATE to wait (but it'll be WORTH the wait!!!) :celebrate :celebrate:celebrate
  18. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Good news! We'll ALL keep rooting for her! :celebrate Rusty
  19. Rusty Hills Farm

    First time layer questions from a first time pullet mom

    FWIW I've had a couple consistent double-yokers over the years. About 3, as I recall. None of them lived more than a few months. I assumed that producing double-yoked eggs was terribly hard on their systems and was not surprised by their loss at the time. Their sisters who produced normally...
  20. Rusty Hills Farm

    The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

    Don't look back. It isn't helpful. All you can really do is keep pushing forward doing the best you can do. Do your best for the ones you've got and resist the urge to compare them to what's gone. That's not good for either you or them. Time will make that easier. :hugs Rusty
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