ALABAMA!!

[ohb]

Whoo!!

I got silkie chicks!!! Wasn't expecting them until tomorrow. I got 1-blue, 1-grey(Is it a blue? I My splash orp was that color as a chick so I don't know), 1-yellowish white(I'm assuming it's a slash since none of my eggs mark "white" was viable?), 1-still in egg but has punched a hole in the shell so I no idea what color it is yet, Will update when I find out.


Here is the picture of them, If the eggs were not mark I think I would have 1 black, 1 blue and 1 white instead of 2 blues and 1 splash.

That's great. Any hatching--even if it's just several Heinz 57's--is kind of a special thing.

 

[Razadia]

Just a reminder to everyone, it's that time of year again. Time to check for snakes in and around the coop at night. I lost 3 of my quail to a rat snake. It was still in the cage this morning when dad went to feed everyone. I now only have one female left. This is not a good way to start the day.

 

[Wisher1000]

So sorry, Raz! That stinks. I, too, found a snake in the coop this week. It was a four foot grey rat snake and it had eaten one of the golfballs that I use in the nest boxes. I caught it, worked the golfball up it's body and back out it's mouth, then transported it miles from my house to a cornfield to release it.

I don't know if it will survive, but if it does, I bet it won't eat eggs again anytime soon,
if ever!

 

[chickadoodles]

Just a reminder to everyone, it's that time of year again. Time to check for snakes in and around the coop at night. I lost 3 of my quail to a rat snake. It was still in the cage this morning when dad went to feed everyone. I now only have one female left. This is not a good way to start the day.

Oh Radadia that is horrible! So sorry!

So sorry, Raz! That stinks. I, too, found a snake in the coop this week. It was a four foot grey rat snake and it had eaten one of the golfballs that I use in the nest boxes. I caught it, worked the golfball up it's body and back out it's mouth, then transported it miles from my house to a cornfield to release it.

I don't know if it will survive, but if it does, I bet it won't eat eggs again anytime soon,
if ever!

That is too funny Wisher!

 

[Bama1]

Just a reminder to everyone, it's that time of year again. Time to check for snakes in and around the coop at night. I lost 3 of my quail to a rat snake. It was still in the cage this morning when dad went to feed everyone. I now only have one female left. This is not a good way to start the day.

So sorry Raz

 

[Razadia]

So sorry, Raz! That stinks. I, too, found a snake in the coop this week. It was a four foot grey rat snake and it had eaten one of the golfballs that I use in the nest boxes. I caught it, worked the golfball up it's body and back out it's mouth, then transported it miles from my house to a cornfield to release it.

I don't know if it will survive, but if it does, I bet it won't eat eggs again anytime soon,
if ever!

I needed a good laugh!

 

[Hennyhandler]

Whoo!!

I got silkie chicks!!! Wasn't expecting them until tomorrow. I got 1-blue, 1-grey(Is it a blue? I My splash orp was that color as a chick so I don't know), 1-yellowish white(I'm assuming it's a slash since none of my eggs mark "white" was viable?), 1-still in egg but has punched a hole in the shell so I no idea what color it is yet, Will update when I find out.


Here is the picture of them, If the eggs were not mark I think I would have 1 black, 1 blue and 1 white instead of 2 blues and 1 splash.

Oh I am so glad they hatched!!! Some come out lighter shades and some darker. I hope the other hatches. Looks like your Orps did a good job!

 

[Dylon]

Anyone willing to drive to Brewton, I have Sebright chicks for FREE. I incubated 2 dozen but my white orpington hatched 11 successfully so I don't need these that are due to hatch Wednesday. The chicks will be assorted, either buff or gold

 

[BSisco]

Need some advice.... I have an Amercaunia roo that is a pain in my tail. He is the only survivor from our first hatch, and colored beautifully, so I don't want to get rid of him but I am at the point if not being able to take his attitude anymore. Hubby says he's just misunderstood, but he enjoys going after my girls and I when we are outside. He leaves the hubby and son alone, but the girls and I have to carry a stick or something with us to fight him off when we are outside. Last night was the worst, he'd go after one of my feet while I was trying to get him away with the other for about 5 minutes. Then tried to bite me when I was getting the rest of the chickens to put them to bed. He also leads the other amercaunias in picking on my Doms when they get the chance.

 

[Alabama ee]

There are some things you can do to fix it, but I do not think it is worth it. I would get rid of him before he hurts someone. It would be terrible if he hurt your kids.

Need some advice.... I have an Amercaunia roo that is a pain in my tail. He is the only survivor from our first hatch, and colored beautifully, so I don't want to get rid of him but I am at the point if not being able to take his attitude anymore. Hubby says he's just misunderstood, but he enjoys going after my girls and I when we are outside. He leaves the hubby and son alone, but the girls and I have to carry a stick or something with us to fight him off when we are outside. Last night was the worst, he'd go after one of my feet while I was trying to get him away with the other for about 5 minutes. Then tried to bite me when I was getting the rest of the chickens to put them to bed. He also leads the other amercaunias in picking on my Doms when they get the chance.