Oh Brooster, if we lived closer I would do anything to help you. How long do you think before you will beable to leave home for supplies?
Any one want to join me in waiting for eggs, posting and comparing notes?
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What a crazy night! We are all fine this morning, chickens included. Thanks for all your kind thoughts!
The water continued to rise until about 10 last night, when the rain tapered off. We waded out periodically to check the water level, the chickens, and our neighbors. The BF stayed with friends in town. This morning, the water has receded some, leaving about 3 inches standing in most of the yard, and inside the chicken coop. It is frozen solid, and now covered with 3 inches of snow. I let the chickens out of the shed, and they ran through the snow back to the coop, which is basically a hockey rink on the inside. Not knowing what else to do, I covered the ice with a layer of bedding. It is going to be the nastiest mess when it thaws out in a few days! There is all kinds of trash that washed up and froze into the ice, including a gas can, and someone's lawn mower. It looks really funny. Also our septic field flooded, and smells delightful.
The bridge is still covered in water, but will probably be passable by noon. When I drove across the water covered bridge last evening (yeah I know...not the smartest move), the force of the water took my muffler! So I need to make a noisy drive into town later to get a new one.
I'm lucky, apparently there were lots of moving water car rescues yesterday.
This has been the craziest January weather-wise that I can remember!
Red, so glad to hear Lemon is ok.
Congrats on all the eggs, bulk feed purchases, etc!
The water continued to rise until about 10 last night, when the rain tapered off. We waded out periodically to check the water level, the chickens, and our neighbors. The BF stayed with friends in town. This morning, the water has receded some, leaving about 3 inches standing in most of the yard, and inside the chicken coop. It is frozen solid, and now covered with 3 inches of snow. I let the chickens out of the shed, and they ran through the snow back to the coop, which is basically a hockey rink on the inside. Not knowing what else to do, I covered the ice with a layer of bedding. It is going to be the nastiest mess when it thaws out in a few days! There is all kinds of trash that washed up and froze into the ice, including a gas can, and someone's lawn mower. It looks really funny. Also our septic field flooded, and smells delightful.
The bridge is still covered in water, but will probably be passable by noon. When I drove across the water covered bridge last evening (yeah I know...not the smartest move), the force of the water took my muffler! So I need to make a noisy drive into town later to get a new one.
This has been the craziest January weather-wise that I can remember!
Red, so glad to hear Lemon is ok.
Congrats on all the eggs, bulk feed purchases, etc!
I didn't get any pictures out here last night. It was too dark by the time I stopped moving. But someone posted this one of the mall in town. The water rose so fast, that a lot of employee's cars floated away before anyone could do anything.
Oh my Brooster, what a mess!
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I am so glad to hear lemon is doing better!
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What a crazy night! We are all fine this morning, chickens included. Thanks for all your kind thoughts!
The water continued to rise until about 10 last night, when the rain tapered off. We waded out periodically to check the water level, the chickens, and our neighbors. The BF stayed with friends in town. This morning, the water has receded some, leaving about 3 inches standing in most of the yard, and inside the chicken coop. It is frozen solid, and now covered with 3 inches of snow. I let the chickens out of the shed, and they ran through the snow back to the coop, which is basically a hockey rink on the inside. Not knowing what else to do, I covered the ice with a layer of bedding. It is going to be the nastiest mess when it thaws out in a few days! There is all kinds of trash that washed up and froze into the ice, including a gas can, and someone's lawn mower. It looks really funny. Also our septic field flooded, and smells delightful.
The bridge is still covered in water, but will probably be passable by noon. When I drove across the water covered bridge last evening (yeah I know...not the smartest move), the force of the water took my muffler! So I need to make a noisy drive into town later to get a new one.I'm lucky, apparently there were lots of moving water car rescues yesterday.
This has been the craziest January weather-wise that I can remember!
Red, so glad to hear Lemon is ok.
Congrats on all the eggs, bulk feed purchases, etc!
Glad you made it out safe and sound. It really liked like a mess. Hope your day improves.
Prayers to those hit by the storm...
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happycat! So glad to have you! Small eggs do sound like the birds you gave away are getting ready, I'm sure you'll be next! Maybe the laying hens your friends have got them in motion, you won't be far behind. I have to golden buff sex links, but I am in NY, where the weather is a bit different than Texas. Mine started at 23 weeks.
Keep us posted, and yes, dreams about eggs are commonplace in this waiting thread!
Welcome!
MB
Wow Brooster what a mess, glad all is well with your family.
Welcome happycat as the song says "the waiting is the hardest part".
I was watching my girls this morning ans saw a little picking on Lemon's chin by one of the other girls. Is blu kote the best solution for this?
I guess what I like about chickens is that every time I go to the egg box it is like easter morning! Happy Egg Hunting!
Red
Welcome happycat as the song says "the waiting is the hardest part".
I was watching my girls this morning ans saw a little picking on Lemon's chin by one of the other girls. Is blu kote the best solution for this?
I guess what I like about chickens is that every time I go to the egg box it is like easter morning! Happy Egg Hunting!
Red
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I would try Blu Kote, or Rooster Booster Pick no More. 
and I have heard Hot Pick is a good all natural product
Availability:
In Stock
Your Price:
$7.95
Have problems with picking in your flock? This product or our Hot Pick Spray will help to control it.
The active natural ingredients in Pick-No-More lotion include Aloe Vera Gel, Calendula (Marigold), Cresylic Acid, Coal Tar Distillate, and Tea Tree Oil. We've used it on our own flock, and it really works! One bottle will last you a long time, too. To use: Shake well, remove cap, invert bottle and squeeze, spreading lotion on wounded area with tip of applicator.
my pet chicken has them both if you can't find it locally
and I have heard Hot Pick is a good all natural product
Availability:
Your Price:
$7.95
Have problems with picking in your flock? This product or our Hot Pick Spray will help to control it.
The active natural ingredients in Pick-No-More lotion include Aloe Vera Gel, Calendula (Marigold), Cresylic Acid, Coal Tar Distillate, and Tea Tree Oil. We've used it on our own flock, and it really works! One bottle will last you a long time, too. To use: Shake well, remove cap, invert bottle and squeeze, spreading lotion on wounded area with tip of applicator.
my pet chicken has them both if you can't find it locally
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