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[dfr1973]

I'm not partial to any variety of chicken, I'm just into heritage breeds that do well as dual purpose.

Hopefully this will suit the bill! We are already falling victim to chicken math....

Just come out and admit the truth: You are actually a Wyandotte aficionado!

You know deep down you will want more ... and more ...

Welcome to the insane asylum.

 

[Meaghan]

Just come out and admit the truth: You are actually a Wyandotte aficionado!

You know deep down you will want more ... and more ...

Welcome to the insane asylum.

If I could have my way, I'd have far more than just Wyandottes...

 

[dfr1973]

If I could have my way, I'd have far more than just Wyandottes...

"If you build it, they will come ..."

 

[FL Crowing Hen]

I am just full of questions this evening.

I fear that I made a mistake with my first broody hen. We are 18 days in, and she is sitting on 3 eggs. She is still in the coop with the rest of the flock, but she is in a box. Now whenever I let her out, I have to let the other chickens out and shut them out of the run so that she can stretch her legs, dust bathe and relieve herself. If I let them, they will attack her, especially my rooster, who is one the sweetest most docile roosters I’ve ever seen. It’s like he’s possessed when he sees her. I’ve read that sometimes they don’t recognize a broody that’s been separated from the flock, so maybe I should have used a cage instead of a box Now I’m worried about re-introducing her and her chicks when they hatch. Should I maybe transfer them to a separate pen or cage so the others can see her but not attack her or the chicks? She is definitely not high in the pecking order, and I doubt her ability to defend herself or her chicks. She is a determined broody, but she doesn’t mind me poking around underneath her to check the eggs. I’ve heard that most hens will not tolerate that. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bean789]

anyone have blue silkies in florida for sale

A friend of mine in Hudson, FL has blue silkies, quite few. She does not ship chicks but I can give her your information and maybe you could meet up with her somewhere. Your profile only says South Florida and that can be anywhere down there. Exactly where are you located and how far are you willing to drive? Hatching eggs an option for you?

 

[Jporres]

I am in Miami

 

[Meaghan]

"If you build it, they will come ..."

THAT! That is the problem.

@Bean789 : Just curious, how much are the silkies she's selling as chicks? That's the one thing our local hatchery doesn't sell, and I've always wanted a few just for fun.

 

[FL Crowing Hen]

I've been doing some research on other threads, but I'd love to get the opinions and advice from those of you in FL.

At this point, most, if not all of the state is getting a ton of rain.

I usually let my flock out in the morning, and they free range until evening. Today is the first day they've been out in rain. I expected they would stay under the coop, in their covered run, under the shed, or even back in the coop. Well, these bird brains all stayed out in a downpour and are now all soaked. They are scratching around under the coop and no longer in the rain. I guess they had enough of the rain.

My concern is that it's a bit chilly, at least for FL standards. Should I be concerned? They are all fully feathered birds ranging in age from 8 months to 26 months. Is there anything I should do for them? Or should I just let them be?

 

[beagleman77]

Well mine don't free range but they have rain bad they just get under the shelter and roost some times they'll just stand in the rain it gets in the 30-20 degrees

 

[cmom]

Just want to say

to our newer members. Good luck and have fun...