Arkansas folks speak up.........

[Puddin Fluff]

If you like hiking Devils Den isn't too far. If you like some interesting shopping Eureka Springs is nice but a bit of a drive from Fayetteville.

 

[1cock2hens]

If you like art there is crystal bridges in bentonville..

 

[Ridgerunner]

If you like plays a very good one is at Theater Squared at Nadine Baum Studios. The name is “I and You” and it starts at 2:00 pm Sunday. I’m not sure what a ticket would cost if it is not sold out.

 

[MrsBachbach]

Hey guys! I've really been enjoying my stay in Springdale, Arkansas! I have the weekend off so I have been doing a bit of exploring. Today, I went hiking outside of Fayetteville with a friend who is down here and then stopped for lunch in the center of Fayetteville, which was very nice. I may go see a movie tonight. Not sure what I'll do tomorrow. Anyone have any suggestions?

I've been learning a ton about the broiler business. So far it's been a great experience! I also got to visit Tennessee and Missouri. Next week, I'm going to Louisiana and Texas.

Eureka Springs is always a treat. Probably about an hour northeast of Fayetteville. Make sure you visit the historic Crescent Hotel. Ghost Hunters did a show on it once.

If Louisiana is on your list and you are far enough south there, make sure you try the gumbo and some freshly made boudin!

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

Welp, I'm heading back up north today! I've had a great time in Arkansas and ended up visiting six states in two weeks! I learned a ton and really enjoyed my time in the Springdale area. Maybe next time I'm in the area, I will be able to meet up with some BYC peeps!

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Have a safe trip home. Glad you had fun

 

[iTyrizzle]

Hello, everybody! I haven't been as active lately. I am gearing up for my hens' first winter. I hope it's a nice one to break both of us in.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

I just found a crazy hen sitting a clutch of eggs. Guess I'll be wintering babies!

 

[Ridgerunner]

I just found a crazy hen sitting a clutch of eggs. Guess I'll be wintering babies!

I’ll be watching for updates to see how it goes for you. I broke a broody a couple of weeks ago, a pullet hatched in February. I’m in the subtraction part of chicken math, trying to get down to my winter numbers. I just don’t need any more chicks right now. If one goes broody in February I’ll be happy but what are the odds of that?

 

[Puddin Fluff]

I’ll be watching for updates to see how it goes for you. I broke a broody a couple of weeks ago, a pullet hatched in February. I’m in the subtraction part of chicken math, trying to get down to my winter numbers. I just don’t need any more chicks right now. If one goes broody in February I’ll be happy but what are the odds of that?

This was totally un-planned. I have been a bit distracted the last few weeks with unexpected Alpaca babies.

We got the two mamas in April and they were not supposed to be bred and we came home 3 weeks ago to a surprise from the black girl. So I was busy nurse maiding and being sure all was well. 10 days later came baby number 2.

I had been planning on worming chickens and other chores but that got delayed until the 1st. So I set out my list (I only have 23 birds) to check off and make sure I caught and got the first round of wormer down everyone and one girl was missing. I (thought) I looked everywhere. Could not find her. So I thought that in my distraction with the babies she had gotten out and a hawk (she is a banty) or some other criter had gotten her. Everyone is molting so a few extra feathers floating around would NOT be noticed. I just chalked her up as gone.

Got in the coop yesterday to clean and move some things around and unstacked some crates I had piled in the corner an the bottom crate was a bit heaver than it should be. There she was with a dozen eggs. Candled last night and culled 3 but good little wigglers in all the others but they are obviously in different development stages. I have NO idea whose eggs they are as I have gotten zero eggs the last couple of weeks. Pullets haven't started and I thought all the hens had quit to molt, so, nothing like a true surprise!