California - Northern

[ChickNmamma]

OK, question. I have some Marans and ee ( probably all roos now) born on Nov 27. They are flying and getting out of the brooder and I'm afraid they will eat something in the garage since they are sneaky and getting out of the cover. I had one of the last batch do that and pass.

Do you think it is safe to put them outside? It has been very cold. They have a mother, but they are too big to sit under sparkles the mini silkie. ( like not even one could fit under her. They would be 6.5 weeks old now. They are feathered on the top, have not inspected the belly.

Someone picked up my 2 button quail I have been trying to rehome because they hate it at my house and they wont lay. he seemed very happy, and so am I! NOthing worse then birds that don't like your house, and now I don't have to leave the light in the workshop on all day for them.

I think they will be fine outside, as long as they have a place to go to get out of any wind. Once they start flying around (which was probably about 5 weeks!) I put them outside - with a box coop they can go into if they get cold. After the second week they didn't even want the heat lamp on at night any more.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Does anyone know of a good realtor/real estate agent in Nevada County?

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[Happy Chooks]

lawatt........dip her beak like you would for a chick. Don't pry her mouth open for liquids, they can aspirate. For wormings or food related issues, you just pull on their wattles and their beak will open.

 

[JerseyGiantfolk]

Noooo, the wind is coming from the north and it's going to be 34 degrees.... BRR... evil north wind...

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

Quote: I believe they are just looking for a ride for a puppy they are already getting.

Deb


Yes exactly, thank you.

 

[juststruttin]

update: Amelia looks worse, she's not interested in treats at all & only stands still with her eyes closed -- and now her feathers look puffy. I'm going to try to rig up a box or something to bring her indoors where its warm -- but am not sure i can mix the save-a-chick vitamins i have with the Corid-water, i've always read not to mix anything else in with Corid?

poor girl! and what timing with this cold snap...

Hi Laura,

So sorry to hear that Amelia is feeling worse today. Sounds like you have gotten great advice from this forum. I hope to Corid works.

 

[zooweemama]

Hi guys! I feel off the earth. But here I am! lol

I wish I could catch up but I only have a couple minutes until I have to fix supper. I've been crazy busy and staying off the computer most nights. It's been good!

Chickens seem to be ok. All the pet chickens we acquired: 2 frizzles, 1 show girl, a baby BLRW and a silkie...2 are crowing. LOL The SG and the blue Frizzle I got from Jeff. The Silkie I think is a girl- no crows yet. The other Frizzle is a girl. I can just tell. On the fence about the Wyandotte- I want to say girl...I don't know how old she is. But I don't see any dominance coming from her. Ever. They are still in a large dog crate and carried to a pen every day it doesn't rain.

I think they are close to 4 months now. How many more months should we wait before letting them 'free range' with the rest? I don't want them to get too harrassed. They are all such calm chickens. Day and night from the other chickens we have (except the Marans, they had always been super calm for us).

The Wyandotte will eventually be added to the main flock. BUT of the remaining 'pet' chickens so far it looks like 2 girls and 2 guys. Should I get a couple more silkie/frizzle/showgirl females to offset the roosters? I don't know how sexually aggressive the silkie crosses can be. I don't want to get rid of them so I would rather add if needed. Chicken math! LOL

It's so darn cold! I hope everyone's chickies are healthy and doing well!

 

[chiqita]

Zoo
The showgirl roos are a little mode rambunctious then a reg silkie. One of them we got back was aggressive the rest are fairly docile. They can free range now but depending on your preditor situation you may have issues fr silkies. They are not the brightest of chickens.

Good to see you tonight!

 

[Hangtown Farms]

Laura , so sorry about Amelia.
I think the corrid will work but if not try worming her..


Weather update. Todays High was 35 here. It is now snowing.
The new house got about 1 1/2" of snow

 

[Hangtown Farms]