California - Northern

[tommysgirl]

I haven't been on this site for a long time. We were in the Placerville/Pollock Pines area and moved down to Mountain Ranch out of San Andreas. We had no internet. Now we are moving to Pioneer, CA. about 3100 altitude, about 20 min. from Jackson, CA. I am happy to be back in the foothills again, but mostly to have internet to read all the news on Back Yard Chicken. Unfortunately, I can have only 10 chickens at this place, but I am happy to have some. I would like to rid 3 of my non laying chickens to get some young eggs layers. Maybe next spring there will be someone in the Jackson area that would sell 2 EE chicks or pullets. It's nice to be back here.

Welcome back! Glad you can have some chickens and internet access! There are a lot of us who pop in and out.

Coop arrives on Oct 23rd!

Ten English BBS Orp chicks ordered from @Papa Brooder for delivery post Oct 14th when I get back from helping shut my friend's house at Huntington Lake (if anyone is looking for an English Orp BBS rooster, let me know, as odds are I'll end up with several that need rehoming).

Laying in brooder supplies now ...

RIDICULOUSLY excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excited for you. I remember so clearly picking up my first 8 babies at the post office. Enjoy the anticipation and make sure you post pictures on 10/14!

 

[HighStreetCoop]

Excited for you. I remember so clearly picking up my first 8 babies at the post office. Enjoy the anticipation and make sure you post pictures on 10/14!

There will be lots of pics. Right now the yard is a dirt/blank canvas. Will do a bunch of plant shopping this weekend so I can get it going before they're big enough to start free ranging.

 

[8machines]

Welcome back! Glad you can have some chickens and internet access! There are a lot of us who pop in and out.

Excited for you. I remember so clearly picking up my first 8 babies at the post office. Enjoy the anticipation and make sure you post pictures on 10/14!

Thank you! Living without internet is terrible. We tried dial up but it was worthless. We had to drive about 7 miles to get some internet. So happy to be reading again.

 

[HighStreetCoop]

Thank you! Living without internet is terrible. We tried dial up but it was worthless. We had to drive about 7 miles to get some internet. So happy to be reading again.

Wow, that's crazy! We get 4G reception even up at Huntington Lake and up on the N. San Juan Ridge near Nevada City.

 

[8machines]

Wow, that's crazy! We get 4G reception even up at Huntington Lake and up on the N. San Juan Ridge near Nevada City.

No 4G until San Andreas. Here in Pioneer there is no 4G either but we have internet in the house so I am grateful for that. We will be trying to get a booster for the house for our phones. Thanks for the shout!

 

[Masterslight]

I am just starting out and not sure if this is the right board or not. I live in the Central Valley area. If not I would appreciate it if you could point me to the right regional board for my area. I am trying to find some local chicks or pullets in my area and would appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance.

 

[ronott1]

I am just starting out and not sure if this is the right board or not. I live in the Central Valley area. If not I would appreciate it if you could point me to the right regional board for my area. I am trying to find some local chicks or pullets in my area and would appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance.

Hi and Welcome!

This is the busiest thread for our area so you are at the right place.

What are you looking for?

 

[Audio51]

I took some pictures of two Spanish breeds today. The Pita Pinta cockerels are much younger than the Partridge Penedesencas.

Someone in lake county wanted a new boy?

Nice looking birds!

Next part is for below comment!

The great and terrible part of silkies is sexing. You will be able to tell people no clue with confidence however.
Quote: I have heard that can be tough. My only concern with having the boys is crowing and that will definitely tell my they are boys. Silkies seem to be in demand around here...even boys so I shouldn't have too much trouble. In fact, one person I made friends with on FB has already asked about taking "Cher" if she turns out to be a he. I did tell her about the eggs I have coming so hopefully she will be hapy with one of the ones that hatches out from those.

Quote: One of the poys I processed today had a very prominant keel...much more so than any I have processed before. He was from the mixed breed meat bird eggs I hatched back suring the Easter HAL. He finished out about 3 lbs with very long legs. I suspect the keel would have been a DQ if he were pure bred and being shown. It didn;t seem to cause him any problems though

It would be a great name, but I just can't picture myself saying that out loud...even in my own backyard!

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@Audio51
That showgirl is enough to make me think about it. I do believe that chiqita is right, "Sexy Beast" is the perfect name.

I think people have been suggesting cher too! Also fits!

I think that is the name that will stick. It's simple and short....and definitley suits her!

I haven't been on this site for a long time. We were in the Placerville/Pollock Pines area and moved down to Mountain Ranch out of San Andreas. We had no internet. Now we are moving to Pioneer, CA. about 3100 altitude, about 20 min. from Jackson, CA. I am happy to be back in the foothills again, but mostly to have internet to read all the news on Back Yard Chicken. Unfortunately, I can have only 10 chickens at this place, but I am happy to have some. I would like to rid 3 of my non laying chickens to get some young eggs layers. Maybe next spring there will be someone in the Jackson area that would sell 2 EE chicks or pullets. It's nice to be back here.

Good to have you back! I can't imagine living without internet...even though I somehow manage to do just that for 30+ years...

Coop arrives on Oct 23rd!

Ten English BBS Orp chicks ordered from @Papa Brooder for delivery post Oct 14th when I get back from helping shut my friend's house at Huntington Lake (if anyone is looking for an English Orp BBS rooster, let me know, as odds are I'll end up with several that need rehoming).

Laying in brooder supplies now ...

RIDICULOUSLY excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am excited for you!

Quote: Good to have you back too, Kathy!

 

[Audio51]

I am just starting out and not sure if this is the right board or not. I live in the Central Valley area. If not I would appreciate it if you could point me to the right regional board for my area. I am trying to find some local chicks or pullets in my area and would appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance.

Welcome! This is a "No Wrong Door" group so you are more than welcome here!

 

[DoubleMM]

It would be a great name, but I just can't picture myself saying that out loud...even in my own backyard!

If you do call her that... Please take video and post for us to enjoy....