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Wanting to buy some white Orpingtons. Located in Western Washington. Prefer some babies but will consider some older hens. Thanks! -Rick

Well, I don't expect to complete everything this weekend, but I've been planning it for two years now.... and I already put in a concrete floor last summ. I even bought the wood a few weeks ago. I should be able to get the walls up this weekend. The thing is, I've already committed to two...

I hope you get I was teasing but really, it is sad not to bring them home. Speaking of coops, I have to build mine this weekend! Need to have it done before the Cascade Show on the 15th. -Rick

Wow, I'm really sorry for all you!! (Except you Kaneke, congrats!) I'm lucky, I went to the feed store to buy some more Buff Orpingtons and bought 3 more day-olds. No willpower for me!

Love the pics! Now I have another color (splash) to add to my list! -Rick

Hi Eggseronious, I bought my Dominiques from the local feed store. I know they got them from a hatchery in Iowa, but not sure which one. I think both Welps and McMurry carry Dominique though. I will say, my Dominiques were very hardy. I raised over 30 from day-olds and didn't lose any...

Thanks Chickadee28 and seafood for the hatchery notes. I went and checked out all three, My Pet Chicken, Meyers Hatchery, and Privett Hatchery, and they only sell Buff Orpingtons. I'm lucky as my local feedstore got their chicks in last week (but the only color Orpington was Buff too)...

From what I count, it looks like you were shipped 10 chicks? Is this correct? When I was checking in to placing an order, it seemed like everyone required 25 chicks minimum. Did the place you order offer anything other than the "buff" Orpington? -Rick

Quote: Yeah, I read those threads too. First thing I did was go down to the feedstore to see how the remaining batch was doing. Since they had no deaths, at least I knew the problem was on my end. I would like to get thoughts on this one poor little roo. He seems to be eating and drinking...

Quote: Thanks Christina! Both for the link (it was a good article) and for the book recommendation! I'll have to put that book on my list. -Rick

Quote: Hi living2ride, Not sure who this question was directed to... if me with the original post, I have talked to the feedstore and all their Buff Orpingtons are doing great. (My chicks came from Phinney Hatchery in Walla Walla.) Right now, I'm thinking my chicks may have gotten too cold...

I was surprised at the temperature difference too. The chicks are inside - but close to the outside door. (Only place the brooder would fit.) That's why I put in the divider last night, as the brooder was originally built when I had 16 Dominiques. I'm thinking what probably happened was that...

My question on the temperature is WHERE to measure it. The reason, is that the temp seems to fall off very quickly as I move out from directly under the light. At one point in my checking last night, directly under the bulb was 100 degrees, but a few inches out was 88 degrees. I figured...

Quote: Hi Candy, Um, yeah, I haven't Googled it, it was just what I heard. Sounded the same to me -Rick

Quote: Yeah, Barry, the owner of Monroe Farm & Feed, told me the regular layers come from [Finney Hatery, iirc] Walla Walla but the exotics come from Iowa. -Rick

Thanks Christina for the info on the show! I drive past the fairgrounds every day and had no idea about the poultry shows. I can only imagine how many I've missed! Quote: Yes, they do have their chicks in. I buy my chicks through them and theirs are doing great! -Rick

To those who were so kind as to respond with suggestions last night, I thought I'd update you. The two remaining are still alive as of this morning. The rooster seems in really bad shape. While checking him last night, there were several times I was sure he died, but upon closer checking I...

Thanks for the responses. If it is the shavings, nothing really to do about it now? I think they get the food now, cuz they are both eating from the feeder. It's kind of sad cuz when I put my hand in the brooder, they both stumble over to sit in my hand. My other concern is for my next...

Quote: No I completely forgot. I did do that for the Dominiques, but forgot about it this time.

Hmmm, I was reading the thread on bedding and the comments about pine shavings. I am using pine shavings and my wife just said she saw them eating the shavings. I'm using the same chick starter that the feed store is using. Their food and water are close, but not under the heat lamp. -Rick