Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

[wolftracks]

That's great Jeremy!

I saw a raccoon climbing into a drain on the street in East Oakland on Christmas Eve. Not as big as the only I saw when I lived in Berzerkeley years ago. That one was as big as a GSD, but this one is the biggest I've seen out there in years.

My mom just passed away in April and when I would visit her in Emeryville, the people next door would put cat food out at 2am every night to feed the coons. There was always one momma and several babies. Cute, but mean little suckers. I've never seen on in Modesto. I'm sure we have them, but in 2 years, not one in sight.

My mom had wanted a hen, but with all those little eyes flashing in the night, she didn't get one. They also can tear up a garden. They'd dig up bulbs and her orchids almost every night.

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

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Cute babies. Looks like a pair!

 

[jeremy]

Oh, we've seen raccoons in the backyard at our new place. We knew when we were building our new coop that it would have to be very secure. We haven't lost any birds yet and we've been in the hew house for about 3 months. I hold my breath every morning just a little when I go outside to let them out into their run, then breathe a sigh of relief when I see all of the birds made it through the night safe and sound.

 

[wolftracks]

Those suckers are HUGE in the Bay Area.

I was thinking I have a pair too.

I think the oddball is a roo. I posted him on the other thread. His color may not say AM, but I LOVE this chick. He's going to be beautiful. Thought he was a silver till just the last week or so and when I went back to look at the again, he's too different, but I'll have 3 of them soon!

 

[wolftracks]

Don't know why all the ones I saw on the web looked different to me, but just saw the Silver roo on the auction page.

HE IS A SILVER!!!!!!

 

[dinahmoe]

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he looks very muscular.does he work out?lol
mine have always been on the lean side.

 

[chickee]

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Your on a roll Jeremy!

Congratulations!!

When are you getting your chicks?

 

[jeremy]

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Your on a roll Jeremy!

Congratulations!!

When are you getting your chicks?

I'm slotted for the March 7th or March 21st hatch! I'm so excited.

ETA: I was able to convince the nice lady that I needed 2 BW pullets, rather than a Wheaten girl, so I will actually be picking up two BWs tomorrow instead!

 

[chickee]

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Your on a roll Jeremy!

Congratulations!!

When are you getting your chicks?

I'm slotted for the March 7th or March 21st hatch! I'm so excited.

ETA: I was able to convince the nice lady that I needed 2 BW pullets, rather than a Wheaten girl, so I will actually be picking up two BWs tomorrow instead!

It just keeps getting better!

I'm going to be getting hatching eggs from Jean as soon as her birds start laying again, so both of us should end up with an awesome flock!

 

[jeremy]

My flock is 100% from Jean, (well, at least this year it is, I'm adding new lines after this season) would you be interested in eggs/chicks? I mean, we are both in CA.

Lemme know later in the year if you're still looking.