Eastern Tennessee Thread

[Talbott Poultry]

Well, I thought I would post a picture of my tiny flock. They graduated to a 75 gal aquarium this weekend and are growing like weeds. I hope you can bear with me. My little party of four has been a total joy. Thank you Terry for my first babies.


The black ball of fuzz over near the door is my Toy Poodle that has taken up guardian duty. He pulled his blanky over in front of them about an hour after they moved in. He won't even let my hubby too close to the babies.

And yes, he goes to the groomers today. And what you can't see is the broody chick. My little Partridge Silkie, Tilly, is on the far side of the brooder, nestled into a mound of shavings she made and sitting like a big girl. That is her favorite spot. So, I have 1 black Silkie (Zoe), 1 Partridge Silkie (Tilly), and 2 Lavender D'Uccles (Emma & Trudy) basking in the roman ruins. The background of the tank is glued, so its staying. So far, so good. And yes, they are named...couldn't help it.

@ TNBEARCHICK we are practically neighbors.

@littlechicklet pretty pix of your Orps

Thanks for all the help and advice you folks have given. I have learned a lot and hope to continue to do so.

I love the Brinsea chick heater.

Just wish I had the money to get a couple of the big ones.

It would make life so much simpler.

 

[Contrastphoto]

Such a beautiful afternoon, I just had to take a few photo of my chickens... thought I would share just for fun!

This is my favorite Swedish Flower Hen that I kept from this past springs hatch:


DD with my Eng. Orp.


BW/AM from Tennesseeckn's eggs.



Olandsk Dwarf Rooster.



Eng. Orp Rooster from Easter hatch.... so big and he isn't done growing!

 

[itsthelaw37801]

Wow Contrast, that eng orp rooster is gorgeous.

 

[littlechicklet]

contrast- they are all beautiful

 

[Contrastphoto]

contrast- they are all beautiful

Thank you, the blue orp is from Tennesseeckn.... so this is what you have to look forward too.

Wow Contrast, that eng orp rooster is gorgeous.

Thanks! He is so BIG too! I wish I could capture the size in a photo...

 

[littlechicklet]

Well we have the first predator of the season. My son & husband are outside shooting as I type. I have heard 3 shots so far. I don't know if the opossum brought its family or what? We have a retaining wall behind the house with chain link fencing on each end to make a secure run for the dogs. Mr or Ms opossum must have been trying to get into the small coop we built for the Orp babies because it fell into the yard. The dogs went nuts as it made its way across the deck. After much discussion as to which weapon to use they went outside to find it had gotten out of the back yard. They are off in the woods hunting it now.

It would have been much easier to turn Cass out on it but did not want to risk him getting hurt.

They are back its dead!

 

[stanglover2001]

Well we have the first predator of the season. My son & husband are outside shooting as I type. I have heard 3 shots so far. I don't know if the opossum brought its family or what? We have a retaining wall behind the house with chain link fencing on each end to make a secure run for the dogs. Mr or Ms opossum must have been trying to get into the small coop we built for the Orp babies because it fell into the yard. The dogs went nuts as it made its way across the deck. After much discussion as to which weapon to use they went outside to find it had gotten out of the back yard. They are off in the woods hunting it now.

It would have been much easier to turn Cass out on it but did not want to risk him getting hurt.

They are back its dead!

Now, you tell them to make opossum soup out of it!

 

[tnchickenut]

New to chickens and this site. 1st post.

The hen house/coop is ready. Looking for 3 or possibly 4 young, friendly, docile, duel-purpose pullets to move in. Enjoying all the post and information. Cheers!

Welcome!! Yes, there is a show this weekend. Most shows are about 90% bantams... but don't let that stop you! There are always birds for sale outside, and you can - in the very least - get some contact info of breeders who have what you are looking for. Also a show is a great way to see alot of breeds and colors and find out what appeals to you most that way.

Looking for a dual purpose breed and being indecisive is going to be hard... there are many! Good luck and have fun with it!

 

[littlechicklet]

Now, you tell them to make opossum soup out of it!

I am Southern but some things I do not eat: opossum, squirrel, turtle, coon or frog. I may have missed some but those are top of my list. I do not judge anyone who does and if Armageddon hits I may reevaluate my menu.

 

[tnchickenut]

Such a beautiful afternoon, I just had to take a few photo of my chickens... thought I would share just for fun!

This is my favorite Swedish Flower Hen that I kept from this past springs hatch:

I can see why you kept her... I haven't see another like her.