Diary & Notes ~ Air Cell Detatched SHIPPED Chicken Eggs for incubation and hatching

[cochins1088]

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I knew I'd be able to break you.

I had no idea that I would love geese this much. She's my baby girl.

That is one seriously spoiled goose.

Nah, haha.

 

[sumi]

Quote: I am so broody at the moment you could probably talk me into hatching an ostrich too.

I've talked our friend (where we're staying at the mo) into geese

(and ducks and more chickens)

 

[cochins1088]

Quote: I am so broody at the moment you could probably talk me into hatching an ostrich too.

I've talked our friend (where we're staying at the mo) into geese

(and ducks and more chickens)

How about turkeys?

Lucy (my rescue turkey) was probably my second favorite bird for the 2 weeks that I had her. Number one would be Goosey.

Other than Aflac, all of my ducks are crazy lunatics and I kind of regret getting them. But for some reason, I can't bring myself to give them up.

 

[sumi]

Turkeys?

Now that you mention it I did meet this really sweet turkey a few weeks ago....

 

[mikkles]

How about turkeys?  

Lucy (my rescue turkey) was probably my second favorite bird for the 2 weeks that I had her.  Number one would be Goosey.

Other than Aflac, all of my ducks are crazy lunatics and I kind of regret getting them.  But for some reason, I can't bring myself to give them up.

i guess i missed it! what happened to lucy?!

 

[cochins1088]

Turkeys?

Now that you mention it I did meet this really sweet turkey a few weeks ago....

Lucy was incredibly sweet even though she had a rough start at life. Within 2 days of me having her, she was following me around. She also kicked Goosey out of my lap a few times so that she could climb in. I guess it serves Goosey right for kicking Aflac out.

And for the record, even though I have around 70 birds, only 6 of them are "lap" birds. Goosey, Aflac, Alexander, Lacie, Lucy, and Goldielocks. Goosey is a goose, Aflac is a duck, and the rest are chickens.

 

[cochins1088]

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I couldn't keep her. She was picking on my ducks, increased the feed bill by $20 a month, and she would have gotten too big (60 pounds) so I gave her away to a free range home. I know that she's in a great place, but I still miss her.

 

[cochins1088]

I imagine that if she was raised with ducks, it'd be fine, but she was raised with 1000s of other turkeys.

Also, she was a commercial meat turkey so I assume that the heritage breeds don't eat as much and don't grow to be so big.

I need to get myself some heritage breed turkeys like the royal palms.

 

[sumi]

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I couldn't keep her. She was picking on my ducks, increased the feed bill by $20 a month, and she would have gotten too big (60 pounds) so I gave her away to a free range home. I know that she's in a great place, but I still miss her.

I'm sorry to hear that

But I'm happy to hear she went to a good home.

 

[ozexpat]

Special Action Requested
Would you please help us say "NO" to the United States Post Office's plan to raise shipping rates on the poultry you order?​

Dear Valued Murray McMurray Hatchery Customer,
It has come to our attention the Post Office is requesting a change to the shipment of poultry through the mail. The following link is a copy of the proposal in PDF form or You can read the proposal on-line at the Federal Register:https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/24/2013-09603/new-mailing-standards-for-live-animals-and-special-handling
They are asking that a Special Handle Fee be charged on every Live Animal Shipment. This proposal would increase the postage amount by $9.00 to $11.95 per box.
The proposal outlines the new fees to be charged but it does not include any new rules to insure us that service would also improve. Nor does it offer how additional funds would address their concerns about; Protection of Postal Service employees, mail and the environment, or animals against death.
Please read the proposed changes and send your comments to the US Post Office. We have included a link to a sample letter (in MS Word) for your use. (Sample Letter Link)
Make your voice heard, do it today. The comment period ends next week May 24. Thank you for your continued support.
Letters and e-mails must be submitted on or before May 24, 2013, by sending to the below address or Emailed to [email protected], with a subject line of "Live Animals".
The Manager, Product Classification
U.S. Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446
Washington, DC 20260-5015
RE: 39 CFR Part 111 New Mailing Standards for Live Animals and Special Handling

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