*Buff Orpington Thread!*

[MesMama]

So much cuteness!!!!!

 

[Peanutsmomma]

So much cuteness!!!!!

X2!!!!

 

[Johnn]

Thanks, but:

Well the rats managed to get in and take my last duckling. I honestly hate them things. Despite their being poison and traps set, they still got the little baby. They've completely destroyed two of my sheds, both I can't afford to replace. They've left me with one shed which they're working on. Got the first time in ages, I literally don't know what I'm going to do.

 

[Peanutsmomma]

It breaks my heart to hear that you lost the last baby duckling Johnn. Darn rats! Saying a prayer that the perfect solution to your challenge will present itself to you.

 

[holm25]

Johnn you need a cat or a Russle Terrier.

 

[Johnn]

It breaks my heart to hear that you lost the last baby duckling Johnn. Darn rats! Saying a prayer that the perfect solution to your challenge will present itself to you.

Thanks!

 

[Johnn]

Trust Bella to not only lay on the floor, but also block the pop hole so no one else can get in to make use of the nest boxes!

 

[3goodeggs]

She wanted a view.
I understand. I imagine it is a lonely job. Is she going broody yet, because that's going to awkward.

 

[Hardemans]

I have a question for those of you who raise BOs. We ordered turkeys earlier this year and got a surprise of 19 Buff Orpington chicks as packing peanuts. Ideal Hatchery told us they were all males. We started them on the same feed as the turkeys which is 30% protein. They are now 11 weeks old and growing fine.

Needless to say, we don't need 17 roosters (one turns out to be a pullet). So, when is a good time to harvest these up and coming noise makers? Also, will the 30% feed do them any harm as they mature?

We will add the pullet to our flock of other hens.

Thanks

The Hardemans

 

[Johnn]

She wanted a view.
I understand. I imagine it is a lonely job. Is she going broody yet, because that's going to awkward.

Nope, she's not broody yet. Kind of hoping she will give it a miss as she got a baby last year and I want others to get the chance this year!