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Well, I don't think I can trust my almost eight year old yellow lab around our chickens, unfortunately. Like another poster said, she acts waaaay too interested in them. When we first got them, she hung out around the coop constantly. Then she calmed down and got used to them. This past...

One of my Easter eggers. She is a drama queen every time she lays an egg. It begins about an hour before the egg is even laid. She fusses, and clucks, and screeches and scoots around in the box. She arranges the hay just so about a million times. Then after she lays, she squawks for a long...

One of mine just started laying last week at 19 weeks.

My girls turned 19 weeks old yesterday. I have 2 each of Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, Black Australorps and EE's. I went out this evening to give them some leftover from dinner for a treat. I was in there giving them the food and I saw an egg on the ground ! It was a little pale green...

My chicks are almost six weeks old now and my friendliest are the BR's. One of them in particular seems spoiled rotten and when we go into the coop, if we crouch down, is the first to fly up and perch on our shoulders. The BO's are nice also, but not quite as outgoing as the BR's. The EE's...

Ok, Happy Birthday to me! I think I am going to try to get there in a couple of hours. No chickens for me, though. My 9 chicks from Ideal got here on Thursday. I am looking forward to it.

Aw, so cute. Congratulations.

Congratulations! Mine arrived today also, but I only got 9.

I didn't think they would arrive today, but they did. From what I had read, I didn't expect them until Friday morning. The PO called a little after 8 am and let me know they were there. I was a little nervous because it was a small order, but all nine arrived alive. I got 3 barred rocks, 2...

Mine came today. The PO called at a little after 8 am to tell me they were there. I was surprised because I figured they would not be here until tomorrow morning. So, they came from TX to FL in one day. All nine arrived alive and well.

Oh, my goodness. I just found this thread and this is right in my general area. And, Saturday is my birthday. But, I am expecting my chicks from Ideal on Friday, so I might just come and look. I only have so much room for chicks. Don't want to get too tempted, even on my birthday.

Yes, I am expecting an Ideal order this week. They are supposed to ship out on Wednesday and be here on Thursday or Friday. I called my Post Office today and let them know I was expecting them. All pullets: 2 Black Australorps 3 Plymouth barred rocks 2 Buff Orpingtons 2 Easter Eggers It...

) Quote: Hey! I don't think I know you. I tried to get someone to split an order with me, and had no such luck. We have only room for a small amount of chickens. When I get more experience, perhaps I will feel more comfortable ordering more and trying to get buyers/takers for them.

After waiting a whole year from when I decided last year I wanted chickens, I finally placed my order. I chose to order from Ideal. I was going to order from My Pet Chicken, but they haven't activated ordering. Last year I waited and waited and didn't end up being able to get the chicks I...

I just placed my order today from Ideal. This is my first time ordering chicks and I am a little nervous about it. I have a small order and I bought the insurance to avoid the extra males. Hopefully it will all work out and they will all be fine. I ordered all pullets: 2 black australorps 3...

Quote: Hi, I was just looking at the Ideal site and was going to place an order very similar to yours. However, it did not give me the option to buy insurance so as not to have extra males. So, I didn't complete the order. Did you order online? I guess I can call them on Monday. Is the...

I am glad you both got your chicks. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I wish I could go ahead and get mine, but it will be better if I wait for spring. My home tends to be a bit on the chilly side in the winter. They are all very cute.

Aw, they're adorable. Thanks for sharing.

Quote: Thanks. That helps. I didn't know people drove so far for it. Told you I was clueless, but I am learning.

Maybe we will go. Since I am a total newbie, can anyone fill me in on what to expect at the poultry show? Is it worth a drive of a couple of hours? Can I buy baby chicks there and can I know I am getting pullets? Are there breeders there or what? Sorry to be clueless, but I can't help it...