East RIver - South Dakota

[julie42a]

I've been giving them watermelon and misting their run, and the girls a bit,with the hose. And I put a couple of frozen two liter bottles of water in their run to help cool it off. I've been turning them loose later in the day because there isnt a ton of shade in the yard. They are definitely doing better than my plants!

 

[SD Bird Lady]

Today was still hot but much more bearable. I tried misting but they stayed inside the coop because they didn't like it so it had a reverse effect. They seemed warm but not stressed....yay!

 

[whitetailfever]

What breeds does everyone have? I just lost a bunch of next year's breeding program and am now faced with reorganizing my plans.

I'm thinking I might be in the market to buy some extras if someone has anything that catches my interest. I'm wide open to new breeds and ideas at this point.

 

[Tonia K]

Hi East River chicken parents. Just found this thread! First time chicken parent. Purchased my 6 fuzz balls at the end if March. Built a coop over a 8 week period. They are 24 weeks this wk and have all began laying! Sadly, my 5 lb terrier chased my roo into the cornfield surrounding my house 5 days ago. He was a great protector for my girls. We came by him on a total accident. A lady in our community got him by accident (only wanted hens). Turns out he was nearly the same age as my girls, idk if that is better or worse for the girls.We only had him about a month and it only took him a couple days to settle in. He had a great personality and not agressive toward me or my kids. ( I had only ever heard negative rooster experiences). Now trying to decide if I get a new roo or if that will be to disruptive to my flock to adjust to a new roo.Not to mention idk where I'd get a single roo. My girls came from a farm supply store.Anyway,that's my story. I look forward to conversing with you all!

 

[mystry]

I don't know if you're on FB but there is a page for SD poultry. Someone was asking about a single roo too, I know there was someone on there selling them. I don't know if it will work, but here's the link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1572196616376679/

 

[Tonia K]

I don't know if you're on FB but there is a page for SD poultry. Someone was asking about a single roo too, I know there was someone on there selling them. I don't know if it will work, but here's the link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1572196616376679/

Thanks mystry. I am on FB I will check it out!

 

[whitetailfever]

Tonia K what part of SD are you in?

Are you looking for a specific breed of rooster? I have some extra olive egger crosses in Flandreau. Its about time to thin them out so if you want one let me know.

 

[Tonia K]

Thanks whitetailfever but I was able to find a replacement Roo.

 

[whitetailfever]

Who has extra birds and what breeds? Still in repair status from the mink attack.

Went to a local auction and struck out!

 

[julie42a]

Did you check the SD poultry FB page? I think there are some available there.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1572196616376679/