California - Northern

[tridentk9]

I'!! have to call OSU again for their fees, when I called them last year they quoted me $120. That
was for a physical exam and disposal. Any tests needed were extra.

The difference may be calling the vet hospital for live animals and calling the lab for dead ones. And it's very easy to find the hospital but harder to find the lab.

 

[fowlman01]

Thank you, Walt. You are very kind.

Will look over the list, and contact you if we decide to try this year.

Didn't you recently speak at the Heirloom Expo at the SR fairgrounds this year? We only heard about that show after the fact. We were kicking ourselves for missing it.

Just wish there were more nice poultry events located in No. Ca...



Thanks so much, Vicki!

I judged and then had a little talk at the Heirloom Expo. I would be happy to help when you are ready.

Walt

 

[fowlman01]

Wow...that is quite a list! The only one close enough for me to attend is the Red Bluff one though. I did go to this years and had fun.

(I separated the info a little in my reply so it is a little easier to read. I hope you don't mind....

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Thanks .....when I cut and pasted it bunched it all up.

w.

 

[Audio51]

Quote: No problems. That happens to me often when I cut and paste too...

 

[BCollie]

My mom is picking up my Lakenvelder eggs in Oroville today!! I'm so excited. Trying to get ahold of Jeff to see when I can pick up my Lavender Orpington eggs, but haven't heard back yet. Hopefully today or tomorrow!! I want to get those eggs set!

She offered me all 30 of her eggs for just the price of the 8 I originally wanted, but I turned her down simply because I don't think I'd be able to sell all those chicks. And my brooder isn't big enough! I did say I'd take a few extras though so she's giving me 12 for $8. Very nice lady!

 

[chiqita]

Well my hatch these eggs after giving wormer experiment was a flop. Had about a 20% hatch rate. A lot got so thick I thought they had chicks and they did not. Others stopped with a 1/2 formed chick. Only the breese hatched well. Only got 1 marans chick! 3 silkies made it but could not externally pip so I opened holes for them now to see if they make the first week.

In contrast my muscovy duck hatch will either be 90 or 100% of the started eggs. I took the chicks as they hatched so no one was crushed this time. One more egg and she can have them back. I am going to hand raise a few as keepers I miss pickard who died a few months ago. Need more 20 lb trying to sit in my lap and nibble me.

We are eating muscovy tonight. We took the breast off the bone and are trying it sous vide.

Each 1/2 weighted about 550 g. Thats a lot of meat!

 

[OR4-hmom]

Just called to check on the sick birds. Liz made her DH go and check on them this morning. When he got to the coop one was out exploring the run and the other was in the nest box laying. No lingering signs of what ever took 1 yesterday around noon and had the other 2 unable to return to their coop without laying down to rest and regain their balance every few steps. Liz said they spent the night huddled together on the floor of the coop.

Hope whatever it was is gone and stays gone. She was more than a little upset yesterday. Her previous chickens have been "livestock", these girls are " pets".

 

[OR4-hmom]

My mom is picking up my Lakenvelder eggs in Oroville today!! I'm so excited. Trying to get ahold of Jeff to see when I can pick up my Lavender Orpington eggs, but haven't heard back yet. Hopefully today or tomorrow!! I want to get those eggs set!

She offered me all 30 of her eggs for just the price of the 8 I originally wanted, but I turned her down simply because I don't think I'd be able to sell all those chicks. And my brooder isn't big enough! I did say I'd take a few extras though so she's giving me 12 for $8. Very nice lady!

So glad you are getting a few of your "Must Have" breeds. Lakenvelders are pretty but to much white for where I live. If Jeff's orps lay like my bantams you will have plenty of eggs to share.

 

[chiqita]

Just called to check on the sick birds. Liz made her DH go and check on them this morning. When he got to the coop one was out exploring the run and the other was in the nest box laying. No lingering signs of what ever took 1 yesterday around noon and had the other 2 unable to return to their coop without laying down to rest and regain their balance every few steps. Liz said they spent the night huddled together on the floor of the coop.

Hope whatever it was is gone and stays gone. She was more than a little upset yesterday. Her previous chickens have been "livestock", these girls are " pets".

Huzzah!

 

[ronott1]

Just called to check on the sick birds. Liz made her DH go and check on them this morning. When he got to the coop one was out exploring the run and the other was in the nest box laying. No lingering signs of what ever took 1 yesterday around noon and had the other 2 unable to return to their coop without laying down to rest and regain their balance every few steps. Liz said they spent the night huddled together on the floor of the coop.

Hope whatever it was is gone and stays gone. She was more than a little upset yesterday. Her previous chickens have been "livestock", these girls are " pets".

That is great news!