Hudson Valley NY *chat thread*

[charlie14]

Does that trick with the plastic eggs really work? What does it do, let them know what nesting boxes are for? So far rooster is the only one who even goes in my boxes. He takes his mid day siesta in there.

 

[Coupe]

I've been meaning to get to the dollar store. Do you think the plastic eggs are only available around Easter or would I find them now? 
Bad Company & Lynyrd Skynard is going to be a great show!!! It'll be a beautiful ride. Bethel is awesome...the traffic in and out of there is not so awesome! lol  We brought a few of those folding chairs with us for tailgaiting purposes...left them outside near the back of my friend's car while we went up to the show. When we got back to the car the chairs were gone. People are such jerkoffs!  

Yeah they have them! When i bought mine, they where bright pink with justin biebers face on them lmao they were the only ones in tye store..so i just spray painted them lol

 

[Coupe]

Does that trick with the plastic eggs really work? What does it do, let them know what nesting boxes are for? So far rooster is the only one who even goes in my boxes. He takes his mid day siesta in there.

I think it does...i bought mine, to get the girls to lay in a different nesting box..the would all lay in one box, so i put acouple fake eggs in tye other boxes..the girls now use 4 boxes..
It really to show them where to lay..but iv read it can help jump start young birds aswell.

 

[charlie14]

I may have to run to the dollar tree this weekend! It's a bit early but always good to be ready, the girls are 14 weeks old. Have a happy 4th peeps

 

[zzack354]

We got our first egg this morning! I am so excited! It was over 2" long.

 

[mountaindog66]

We got our first egg this morning! I am so excited! It was over 2" long.

How exciting! Beautiful color! What breed do you have again?

 

[mountaindog66]

Thanks Terry! I can't believe how excited I'm getting over an EGG! lol

Sorry about your FIL. Hopefully this trip will lift your MIL's spirits. Is this her first visit to the US?

No, they lived in NYC for many years (DH's Dad was an executive chef) so moved back and forth a lot between here and France for his Dad's work. That's why their 2 sons stayed in the US, since they mainly grew up here. We had a nice meal yesterday but had to stay inside because it was just TOO HOT out, whew! I must have taken 3 showers yesterday, I got drenched in sweat just peeling vegetables, sheesh.

Hope everyone had a good 4th and that it wasn't too hot for you!

 

[zzack354]

I am not sure. My husband brought them home from Tractor Supply and I never saw the breed. I'll take some photos and maybe you can tell me.
It turned out that we have 2 roosters though! So far only one crows. I even saw him mount a female. Is there any chance that they won't fight or do we have to remove him? The other one is so docile.

 

[mountaindog66]

I am not sure. My husband brought them home from Tractor Supply and I never saw the breed. I'll take some photos and maybe you can tell me.
It turned out that we have 2 roosters though! So far only one crows. I even saw him mount a female. Is there any chance that they won't fight or do we have to remove him? The other one is so docile.

Def. post some pics of the ladies when you get a chance, we love pics here!

 

[Coupe]

I am not sure. My husband brought them home from Tractor Supply and I never saw the breed. I'll take some photos and maybe you can tell me.
It turned out that we have 2 roosters though! So far only one crows. I even saw him mount a female. Is there any chance that they won't fight or do we have to remove him? The other one is so docile.

The might do well together...aslong as the other roo knows his place. They will get into fights but i dont think they will be serious..if roosters are raised together they tend to be civial with each other. If the lower rooster, goes and mounts a gir the dom. Roo will beat him up for it.