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[pikeman94]

Sapphire that looks like a mottled cochin rather than a silver laced.
Ok I mentioned earlier I could order chicks wholesale and sell them to you as long as I get enough to order at a time and if I charge sales tax. You can order as few as 5 of each kind. I figure if you are willing to pick them up here this could be a chance for some of you to pick up a few of those breeds you are having trouble finding or don't want to order 25 or 30 of. I won't hold them though. And I can't afford to do this if you aren't willing to pick up the birds or have someone else pick them up. If your chicks are supposed to arrive here on say Thursday or Friday I would expect you to pick them up before or on Saturday. I can't afford to feed a few hundred extra chicks every week. If you see something you are interested in just PM me and I will give you the price of that breed which will include shipping. No additional charges.
Here is the list of chickens. You can order turkeys, pheasant,ducks, geese etc as well if I get enough to fill the quotas to order them. Just ask if there is a particular breed you are looking for.
STANDARD BREEDS
Cornish rock X
Rhode Island Red
Dark Rhode Island Red
Rhode Island White

Black Sexlink
Black Austrolop
New Hampshire Red
Buff Orpington
California White
LEGHORN
White Leghorn
Single Comb Brown Leghorn
Silver Leghorn
ANCONA
BLACK MINORCA
PRODUCTION BLACK
SICILIAN BUTTERCUP
DELAWARE
SPECKLED SUSSEX
TURKEN
BB RED CUBALAYA
BLACK LANGHAN
BLACK SUMATRA
BLUE AUDALASIAN
BLUE SUMATRA

BRAHMA
Buff Brahma
Dark Brahma
Light Brahma

BUCKEYE

CAMPINE
Golden Campine
Silver Campine

COCHINS
Giant Barred
Giant Blue
Giant Buff
Giant Partridge
Giant Silver
Giant White

CORNISH
Buff
Dark
White laced Red

DOMINIQUES
EGYPTION FAYOUMI
HAMBURG
Silver Spangled
Golden Spangled
Jersey Black Giant
Jungle Fowl
LAKENVELDER
Golden
Silver
MARANS CUCKOO
MOTTLED JAVA
PHOENIX
Golden
Silver

White

ROCK
Barred
White Rock
Buff
Partridge

YOKOHAMA-Red shouldered
RUSSIAN ORLOFF
SALMON FAVORELLE
WELSUMMER
WYANDOTTE
Golden Laced Wyandotte
Silver laced Wyandotte
Blue
Black
Buff
Blue laced red

CRESTED BREEDS
CREVECOR
MOTTLED HOUDAN
POLISH
Buff laced
Golden laced
Silver laced
White crested black
White crested blue
SULTON


BANTAMS

COCHIN
Barred
Birchen
Black
Blue
Buff
Mottled
Partridge
Red
Red Frizzle
White
White Frizzle
Silver Laced
Golden Laced
Black Frizzle
D’UCCLE
Black
Golden Neck
Mille Fleur
Porcelain
Self Blue
White
SILKIE
Black
Blue
Buff
White
BRAHMA
Dark
Light
SULTON (white)
AMERICANA
ROCK- Barred
OLD ENGLISH
BB Red
Blue breasted
Crele
Red Pyle
Self Blue
Silver duckwing
Spangled
BLACK & BROWN BELGIUM QUAIL
DUTCH
Black
Blue
Golden
Light Brown
JAPANESE
Black
Black tail white
Gray
White
Rose comb
Black
Blue
SEABRIGHT
Buff
Golden
Silver
POLISH
CORNISH
Dark
DELAWARE
PYNCHEON
RHODE ISLAND RED
CORNISH
White
White laced Red
White faced Black Spanish

Some day in the future I would like to get some Marans.....Some day....

 

[HEChicken]

We've used Get a Move On (formerly 2 Guys & a Truck) a couple of times. Very courteous & reasonably priced. We've recently hired them to do a very large moving job where I work & so far they've done a good job. Good luck with your move.

Thanks David! I plan to get quotes from them and the one Tonya recommended and go from there. I'd much rather go with a company someone else has used and been happy with, than an unknown quantity.

Im so jealous right now! I wanted a lavender orpington so bad, but couldn't find anywhere I could get just one chick, well any chicks online, and I don't have any way to hatch eggs. I may still try and figure out a way to get one as well as a BCM, I think those will be next additions.

You might be surprised how easy it is to build an incubator - you may even have the items you need already sitting around! I had heard that the Omaha Steaks coolers are good because they are made of very thick styrofoam, so retain temps well. However as I'd never ordered from Omaha Steaks, I didn't have one of their coolers. So I placed an ad on Freecycle for one and had a very nice lady tell me to "come and get it". (A few months later I decided to build a second incubator and had the same result. Its funny - each time I only had one person respond to offer me a cooler but one was all I needed). For heat, you can use a low wattage light bulb in a lamp socket, or you can get creative and see what else you have that is designed to create heat. I've heard of people taking apart all kinds of appliances to use the heating element in making an incubator. In my case, I also keep herps (reptiles), so had some reptile heating mats already. I highly recommend them for creating a very even, stable temperature. You can get them at petco or petsmart or online. The nice thing is, they come with a cord ready to plug in so there is no wiring necessary. Last, you need a thermostat. Again, I had two thermostats already from the herps, but if you don't already have one, you can get a hot water heater thermostat at Lowes or Home Depot for just a few bucks. Just put all the elements in your cooler, poke a few holes in the side for ventilation and you're ready to start incubating. I wanted a window in mine so I cut out most of the top, went down to a thrift store and bought an empty picture frame and used the glass for the top of the cooler, but that is optional. (Though I will say, at hatch time you REALLY want to be able to watch so I recommend the viewing window. It also makes it easy to check temp/humidity every time you walk past if you can just glance in instead of having to open it up).

Mine isn't fancy but I've done a few hatches in it and it works great. It holds temp/humidity beautifully!

 

[Hawkeye95]

Ivy, when do you get your new puppy? I can't wait to see what it looks like. And it seems like everyone else has heard of this breed, but I have not. Which is interesting, because I thought I was fairly familiar with the smaller breed of dogs. Which happen to be my favorite since I love being able to take them with me in the car, sit on my lap and groom. I use a groomer here that only charges me $28 per dog, which is really reasonable. Purdy Pet here in Derby (I used to use Fuzzie was He, but they mistreated one of my dogs). These groomers are so sweet and gentle.

Danz, I cant keep up with all you do! LOL That is so neat that you are able to get ahold of chicks now like that. I don't need anything else. I'll be glad if I can get rid of my two little white silkie roos. I'd like my layers to be worry free and if anything, I want to hunt down a nice LF Polish roo for my girls. The majority of my birds are Polish out there.

Pikeman-- wow, that was a big snake! I don't mind snakes, but I certainly don't want them in my garage or near my birds. Usually I don't even see them around here. About the only time I realize I have a snake in the yard is after I run over them with my mower and I hear that "thunk, thunk, thunk!" and turn around and see snake parts being shot out from the side. Sort of makes me feel bad, but then I think, ah well, plenty more! hehe!

Karen, good luck on the lavenders. That should be an interesting spin on the Alohas. I bet they are really pretty as is, too. I hope you have a good hatch.

My chick has NOT hatched yet. Sigh. It still has a pretty large pip it put into the shell, so at least I don't think it's going to suffocate and die in the shell. I noticed that my incubator was dropping back into the 50%'s this morning, I don't know why that happened so fast, I had it perfect last night. So I did pop open the lid quick and set in a warm soaking wet paper towel to up the humidity. The chick started screeching when it heard me. So now I sit back and

and wait.

 

[chicken danz]

Well this list is on going. I'm putting it out there for any future reference. I don't have to order right now. You can all look it over and later this summer or whenever if several of you want to order a few chicks it is out there. Prices for delivered chicks are very reasonable. If you notice the biggest selection are bantam chicks. There are some real fancies there but I am trying to eliminate most of my bantams except my polish.
At any rate I think it is a good opportunity to get some chicks you want in small quantities that maybe you can't find at your local store. I thought of posting it on the facebook poultry site but don't want to take blind orders from people I don't know.
I wanted to thank whomever recommended Odoban from Sam' Club a while back. I bought some and have used it for just everything. I put it in my mop water, laundry, and now I'm even using it in my incubator to keep it fresher smelling. Love the stuff. It's also antibacterial which adds that much more use to it.
I have guineas starting to pip today. Yippee! Here comes the $$$! I sure hope the market stays good because I am getting between a dozen to 2 dozen eggs a day.
DH just came in and said there's another group of chicks in the barn. He said at least 5 . I am so loving letting some of these girls hatch their own. I worry about the mortality rate of the babies but so far they seem to be doing well. Wish I had a designated area I could put all the hens and their babies so I'd know they had access to feed and water. Worst part of course with them scavengering is that they don't have access to medicated feed and I'd hate to get cocci started here.

 

[tweetysvoice]

Danz, That's an amazing assortment that you are able to get! If you are able to get those still next spring when I'll be upping my flock, i'll definately be ordering from you! I'm going to save this list on my computer so it doesn't get lost, too bad our thread can't have a sticky all by itself.. hehe. QUESTION: are all these straight run order?

Home sick today. Dunno what's going on, but it's some horrible tummy issues. My chicks are all doing good. The girls outside are getting so big - they look like chickens again - no more akwardness! hehe. The ducks are doing great too. I really know that getting rid of Quackers was the best thing, they are like new ducks now that routine is settled again. The birds are liking that I let them out in to the outer coop today since I'm home. lol. at least someone is happy I'm home today.

I ordered a new camera the other day ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005I6DVC0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00) a Cannon Powershot. I wanted something that would be better than my kodak easyshare point and shoot so I can get better pics of the birds in action shots. It will arrive today, so i'm sure you'll will be getting more pictures soon. I love taking pictures and got frustrated by the lack of options in this other camera. Now i can get creative!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

 

[Hawkeye95]

I am trying to eliminate most of my bantams except my polish.

I wanted to thank whomever recommended Odoban from Sam' Club a while back. I bought some and have used it for just everything. I put it in my mop water, laundry, and now I'm even using it in my incubator to keep it fresher smelling. Love the stuff. It's also antibacterial which adds that much more use to it.
I have guineas starting to pip today. Yippee! Here comes the $$$! I sure hope the market stays good because I am getting between a dozen to 2 dozen eggs a day.
DH just came in and said there's another group of chicks in the barn. He said at least 5 . I am so loving letting some of these girls hatch their own. I worry about the mortality rate of the babies but so far they seem to be doing well. Wish I had a designated area I could put all the hens and their babies so I'd know they had access to feed and water. Worst part of course with them scavengering is that they don't have access to medicated feed and I'd hate to get cocci started here.

I think your Polish are gorgeous! What is Odoban? Is this a liquid cleaning agent? Good luck on your guineas! Seriously... how long is too long for a pip and to finally zip? My chick pipped around noon time yesterday and is STILL not showing any signs of hatching yet. I'm not touching it! Don't worry, just growing really impatient!

Home sick today. Dunno what's going on, but it's some horrible tummy issues. My chicks are all doing good. The girls outside are getting so big - they look like chickens again - no more akwardness! hehe. The ducks are doing great too. I really know that getting rid of Quackers was the best thing, they are like new ducks now that routine is settled again. The birds are liking that I let them out in to the outer coop today since I'm home. lol. at least someone is happy I'm home today.

I ordered a new camera the other day ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005I6DVC0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00) a Cannon Powershot. I wanted something that would be better than my kodak easyshare point and shoot so I can get better pics of the birds in action shots. It will arrive today, so i'm sure you'll will be getting more pictures soon. I love taking pictures and got frustrated by the lack of options in this other camera. Now i can get creative!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

Sorry you are sick, no fun! Glad the ducks seem happy with out Quackers. Congrats on the camera! I have a couple of really nice cameras and it would be no fun to have one that didn't work right. I have a Canon ELPH, it is a "point and shoot" but a lot nicer than a simple point and shoot. But it has a lot of features and takes good shots, it's handy for putting in your purse. Then we have a Canon SLR, and I won't tell you how much we paid for that one. That's the one I use for the times I want better shots. We have different lenses for it. We have a telephoto lens (that nearly cost more than the camera!) and macros, filters, etc.. It's fun to switch out and get creative with. Anyway, I think Canon makes a great camera and I'm sure you're going to LOVE your new camera!! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

[Deerfield Acres]

Well I came in to get something from in the house & planned to go right back out because I wasn't done with all of my chores. As I came into the house I heard peeping, what? I wasn't expecting anything to hatch & didn't even have my hatcher turned on. I walked over to my GQF incubator & sure enough there was a chick in the top egg tray just sitting there in half an egg shell peeping. I about freaked out because the turner was on & I wasn't expecting a chick. I hurried & turned off the turner & opened up the door & brought out the tray that the chick was in. It's a little Ameraucana chick that got lost in the shuffle. I had some stray eggs that are kind of staggered & the time had slipped away from me. I looked & sure enough it was due to hatch today & it never even got to the hatcher & the humidity was still set for incubating. That just goes to show that these little creatures are tougher than we give them credit for. We worry so much about having our incubators just the right temperature & just the right humidity & in spite of all of that this little guy hatched anyway. It has been yelling it's head off every since I put it in the hatcher. I went ahead & put in some more of the eggs from that tray too while I had it out. The turkey eggs won't go in until Thurs. Yes, IVY if you have any tips for those of us trying to hatch turkeys we would love to hear them. I've got mine going into the hatcher Thurs. for the first batch & then I have some due on the 18th of May also.

I went out & checked on all of the little chicks in the brooder & the little one that had the leg problem is just running around like crazy now. It makes me so happy to see it doing so well!

Wow! What a cool surprise! That's awesome it hatched without even changing the humidity.

KarenS, oooh Lavender Orpingtons, that sounds pretty! That should be interesting to include that in the mix for the Alohas. I can't wait to see what you come up with later on. Is that rooster in the pic all Sussex? He's a lot darker than the roo I have. I need to get over & see your birds one of these days.

I'll definitely be around Thurs thru Sunday since DH and I will be working on breeder pens. If you're going to be making a Derby run, let me know, I'd love to show you the birds!

This is how my evening came to a close:



A Western Rat Snake found it's way into the garage. It was on the steps in the garage going into the kitchen. My son saw it first and was point and saying Snake snake snake snake. Then my daughter saw it and started freaking out. It took me a second to see it because the carpet on the steps is dark. My neighbor helped me wrangle this critter out of the garage. It is a good thing I found it as my pullets are still in the garage. I so need to get my coop expanded!

At first I thought you said rattlesnake, speed reading run amok! Any snake is bad enough on your inside garage steps -- gross! Glad you caught it before it messed with your birds. I have put rehoming my chickens on hold. I told Verna and forgot to tell you. Some of the birds in the basement started with the sneezing thing so I got this idea it may be from dampness, i.e., some kind of fungal thing. If I'm right, I can get it cleared up with some Oxine AH in a cool mist vaporizer and before I do anything further with the birds I want to make sure they are good and healthy. If this doesn't work then they probably are getting a virus, or already have it systemically, and I just don't want to pass that on to anybody.

I'm hoping I'll locate some Oxine AH locally, without having to drive clear across town again, but haven't taken the time to make the calls yet. The birds are stable, for now, I would just really like to get rid of whatever it is, if possible.

HEChicken, your bird has remained healthy but it won't hurt it to treat and I think it's the best thing to do. We have plenty of time before your bird goes home so I feel sure I'll know how he's doing before then.

Im so jealous right now! I wanted a lavender orpington so bad, but couldn't find anywhere I could get just one chick, well any chicks online, and I don't have any way to hatch eggs. I may still try and figure out a way to get one as well as a BCM, I think those will be next additions.

Good luck with your hatch!

Thanks so much. Hopefully, I'll get a decent number. At some point I'm sure I can sell you just one! Chooks is going to have some hatching eggs this summer, so even if these do not work out, I'll be able to get some later. I think they are just beautiful birds.

I'm off and running! Have a great day!

 

[chicken danz]

Tweety, I think most of the bantams are straight run only but most of the LF come straight run or sexed. Males are cheap but they charge an extra $1.50 if you order less than 5 males. I personally like getting new chicks for myself in the fall because by spring they are laying. If you get them in Sept or so it is easy to keep them warm. I've tried it both ways and that works best for me.
Just saying. I plan to try this and if I get some orders I will continue. I just had to file an application and get approval for my tax number and business credit.
Odoban was something some body suggested saying they used it when they worked for a fire and water damage place. I wish I could remember who it was so I could give them credit. It comes in a gallon jug at Sam's club and mine came with a complimentary spray bottle too. I've even used it in the brooder a couple times.

 

[chicken danz]

Oh I forgot to mention I need the dumbA award for the month! Yesterday when I was loading the incubators I turned up the thermostat on the one that fluctuates. (Or so I thought!) The dial on that one is on the opposite side as the others and I turned the stupid thing down. I looked at the thermometer and it was reading 83 degrees. I am afraid I killed an entire incubator full of birds. Makes me feel sick. I guess off and on in the next 30 days or so I will find out what kind of damage I did. It had been at least 16 hours so heaven knows how long it took to cool down that far. I've got to break down and buy a new thermostat so I don't have to baby this one all the time.

 

[Trish44]

pikeman, I would have had a heart attack if I had found that snake on my stairs, I hate snakes! We have quite a few of them around here too due to all of the rocks & woodsy areas we have. I have not to date, knock on wood, seen a viper but I know they're here. I hope to not see one either. I have been told there are copperheads around here, but hopefully they will stay away from where we are. I also know this area has a type of rattlesnake. Mostly though I see big rat snakes & there is a ringneck snake we have a lot of. I guess if there is food for them they will be here.

Hawkeye, I may know where you can get a polish rooster. Keena Campbell, who lives in El Dorado & is the one that picked up my BC Marans rooster for me & she may end up with an extra. I can check with her if you want & see. I know she had gotten some chicks just recently. She doesn't get on BYC, but she is on the Poultry Swap & Chicken Chatter sites.

Danz, I love that Odoban, I have been using that for years for cleaning up pet stains. Sams is the only place I have been able to find it & they sometimes have a bonus spray bottle with it.

KarenS, I don't think I will have a chance this weekend to come by, I have an event for the Cowley Country Humane Society on Sat. morning that we do every year & then that evening I have my 40th high school class reunion in Wichita. I'm kind of excited about that & kind of not, it will be strange seeing those people after 40 years! I have not been to any of the other reunions for one reason or another. If you end up selling some of those lavender orpingtons later on I may be interested in a hen. Yeah, that chick that hatched in my GQF yesterday was one of the most vigorous chicks I have seen so far. It had the loudest peep & it just was a strong little thing. I took it out to the brooder today & it fit right in even though it's smaller than most of the rest.

Well everyone have a great day, I've got a busy one again today.