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[ryan820]

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Hey you! If I'm not mistaken, you're the super sweet lady who helped me restart my flock this past summer after a run-in with the coyotes, no? Pretty sure you are because of the name on here...hehe greenegz.

Sorry I haven't posted updated shots of the flock. I still have all three of them! The easter-egger type, she was named Rosamond, is the dominant hen-- ok, I lie...dominant creature on the property!!!! She's so dang bossy but dang is she pretty!!!! She even crows like a roo-- no kidding. However, she's the only one to lay eggs yet. She started soon after I got her from you, which you predicted she would. She's a faithful layer for sure. And her eggs aren't too small, either. They are a lovely pink color. Honestly, i love this chicken! She rocks. She even dominates my roo. lol

The two orp hens are still not laying... talk about a long wait. But they're doing well. Everyone has grown considerably and the orp hens have lovely color. I did have a third orp hen but while in the yard after a storm, she was maybe ten feet from me and this very brave coyote ran right up to me and grabbed her... i even had my daughter with me and she was freaked out to the max!!!! Sadly, I was out in the yard building a safe run for them when it happen... insane.

You'll be glad to know, however, the run is done, is enormous and Rosamond, Gwen, Cora and Earl are all very happy in their run. I still close the coop every night but they have hundreds of sq ft in which to run. The center of the run is the garden and will be blocked off from access as we get closer to Spring. I have essentially made a ring of protective-bug-eating chickens around the garden. LOL

If you don't get takers for the silkies, let me know. I haven't decided whether or not to add any "special" (as in not big egg producers) chickens to my flock yet-- though I'd LOVE to see a silkie hatch out a clutch of eggs.

Next time to turn onto hill top give us a wave!!!! We put up a privacy fence and all, but at the end of the fence is the chicken coop and run. You might even see Rosamond kicking some rear to maintain her position in the flock! LOL

 

[OwensMom]

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Hi OwensMom!!! Sorry for the long delay in replying - after I made my original post, my DSL disappeared! Took a lot to figure out what happened, the "new" company who took over the "old" company (starts with a Q) kept saying the problem was with my computer.............I had a hard time convincing them that the same problem was occurring on my hubby's then, and that's not possible. FINALLY someone admitted that a techie in the field disconnected the wrong DSL line.............but we were without internet for several days and that was a butt-kicker for his job.

Anyway........pullets - I don't know when I will have good Marans pullets available. I am still working diligently to get the many flocks I have up to the basic APA SOP. I've been sold a lot of "pure" this and that...........and hatch some chicks and find out they are not so pure this OR that.......but a lot of progress has been made.

And yeah, dark eggs are a Marans requirement............so the two pullets that I brought back from a breeder in Texas this summer are already in the freezer - one laid a totally brilliant white egg, one laid an egg that didn't even come up to the color of my Sussex eggs. Always working at it, though, just like all my breeds!!!

The last chicks of this year hatched Saturday/Sunday, so we'll see how I did with the various breeding groups as they grow. Big bator won't fire back up again until around mid-February.

Hubby didn't take I-70. After many years of him commuting from that side of the state to home, we know many alternate routes that avoid crazies, ski traffic, and weather issues.

I don't think we were 10 degrees warmer than you last week...........................three days in a row it was 14 degrees here. Did the same this morning as at sunrise it was a balmy delightful 15.

Gotta love our area.

At least we missed all the high winds.............hubby didn't............

Good to hear from you Warbirds. Understand computer problems and it is frustrating.
Yeah, isn't it interesting how "pure" some of these breeds are? I've wondered for awhile why people have to hatch out 100's of eggs to get a handful of good ones. You would have thought that the genetics would be set at this point!!! Live and learn!!!!
Well, I really don't want chicks til spring anyway. To much work for the winter. I've gotten lazy. Buy I am looking for ONE beautiful fluffy whiet Silkie pullet. My DH has agreed that I can keep her in the house for a pet. Glory be, a miracle!!
At any rate keep me posted about the Marans chicks. Or any other interesting egg layers that you may have.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Lynn

 

[wattsjadajoe]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=600599

Well her are some pics...More will come later.

I will explain the building and show progressive photos later... might have to start a coop page..

Joe

 

[hensandchickscolorado]

Hey all! I live in Englewood and am starting to think about a chickensitter over the holidays. We are out of town from Xmas Day to New Year's Day.


Anyone in the Denver area interested in checking in on my three girls during that week? They will be self-sufficient but will need fresh water every 2 days, a few food fill-ups, and egg collection. I am very willing to return the favor--I am a teacher and off all summer and can help folks out for their vacations!! I also can help out other times too

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Thanks!

 

[bustermommy]

What's your nearest major intersection? (Yeah, I'm checking to see how far it is.)

 

[P-Funk]

There are some girls @ Parker Valley Farms who like to house-sit. They charge $60 a day. Send a PM if you want their #'s.

 

[Vitesse304]

Does anybody feed Loyall brand dog food?

We won a costume contest at Murdoch's and now have a year's supply of it. Our dogs are on a different brand so we are considering selling it someone that uses it.

PM me if you do! The only thing is that they must be redeemed at Murdoch's and each coupon is only valid 1 month, so you can't use all the coupons at once and get 12 bags. Valid for any flavor...puppy, adult, senior, etc...

Face value is over $350, I think $150 for the coupons is fair...

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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If you can't find a buyer, I'm sure your local animal shelter would be very thankful to receive the coupons.

 

[Vitesse304]

Yep! That's exactly what we are going to do if we don't find a buyer.

 

[jermoatc]

Hello fellow Coloradoans. I live on the north side of Black Forest, CO just NW of Colorado Springs. I am coming up on my first anniversary as a chicken owner. I currently have 3 Olive Egger hens, 1 blue splash Maran hen, and 1 Easter Egger hen. I would like to add 5 more hens to the flock after the first of the year. Anybody local have any Silver or Gold Laced Wyandotte pullets? Maybe you know somebody that does? Or if anyone in the Colorado Springs area is ordering chicks I could go in on an order with you after Christmas.