Eastern Tennessee Thread

[SandraD]

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I've always wanted curls. My hair is straight as a pin, oh well. You know how it is, you always want what you don't have. At least my daughter has curls about half way up her very long hair.

 

[wegotchickens]

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I may be late.... It's freaking COLD outside this morning!!!!

I'll look over the coop and see about someone else to bring in case the millie pair sold.


Whoever asked about a fish tank as a brooder: Probably not a good idea. Not enough evaporation for moisture, and it won't be enough space in about 2-3 days. Find a large carboard box or rig a few together. Carefully set up a light over one corner so they have a warm area to cuddle in. Line the bottom with newspapers and cover that with aspen shavings. For newborns, paper towels or puppy pads over the shavings help little bitty feet. But teenagers don't need the pt or pads.

Since you have small children, I don't recommend 'newborn' chicks until the kids get used to how to handle the birds. 'Teenage' birds would be more cold-hardy and kid-sturdy. But still cute, too.

They will be spazzes until they get used to the kids and used to being handled by an adoring public.... Treats help them reach an accord much more swiftly.

 

[wegotchickens]

Am loading up a trio of pet quality millie chicks in case the pair has sold. I can send them with Nella today. They will still need a bit of warmth but are hardier than newbies.

 

[Barbedwirecat]

*waves* Hi guys! I'm another East TN'n over in Limestone!

I'm going to troll around this thread for more info on breeders in our area. I'll be honest that I've probably been a horrible chicken mommy and gotten most of mine from the flea markets and TSC. *hangs head in shame*

I'd like to breed/hatch myself but I'm unsure of how to get that started. I'm working on getting together a fridge incubator right now.

 

[bairo]

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go back several pages. Someone on here was getting rid of a lot of stuff, including some small incubators

 

[stanglover2001]

Who all is going to the fair today? I'll be going later today, not sure what time, but later. Don't forget to wear your UT or UF colors to get $2 off admission today! Hope to see some BYCers today!

 

[bairo]

for the new folks.. Here is a list of upcoming events in Tennessee.
More of us from East Tenn. (I imagine) Will be at Something to crow about at Cocke county

October-Upper Cumberland
Fancy Feathers Club
Putnam County Fairgrounds
Cookeville
Contact: Daryl Strunk (931) 879-2765
Or David Rose: [email protected],
November-Lawrence County
Poultry Club
(always 2nd weekend)
Rotary Park
Lawrenceburg, TN
Contact: Sheila Clanton
256-757-9324
[email protected],


November 12th, 2011– Something to Crow About Show
Cocke County A & I Fairgrounds
Newport, TN
Contact: Ruth Murchison 865-414-7565
[email protected], or
Angie Sutton 865-414-8935

Dec-Tennessee Celebration Old English Bantam Show
565 Hale St,
Sparta Tn.38583
Contacts: Daryl Strunk 931-879-2765
David Rose 931-788-6676 Email [email protected],
Patrick Ledbetter 931-247-4747 Verizon
[email protected],

 

[Barbedwirecat]

Is the Something to Crow about on Saturday Nov 12th or Sunday Nov 13?

I R confused.

 

[bairo]

Saturday the 13th.

Everyone...Are we going to set a time to meet up again?

 

[Barbedwirecat]

I have the 13th as a Sunday, just wanting to know so I can ask off for work if it is Sat. Sorry!!!