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[ottbjumper06]

My flock is doing much better. I haven't had anyone get sick in the past week, so I hope whatever it was has blown over. I'm going to go ahead and stay under quarantine for the next month to be safe.

 

[karimw]

Just lost one of my remaining

original 2010 Iowa Blue hens, she seemed to be tired for the past few days so I tried to cage her to protect her from the roosters, but she wouldn't have it. I found her out on the fence line when I went out this morning. She must have gone out with the other girls and just dropped over. Not a bad way to go I guess, but I'll miss her. She had such character.

RIP Bonnie - the Birchen on the right.

 

[2jsbabyfarm]

I'm sure this question has been asked before but does anyone in the pella area have fertile eggs? Have a broody and wouldn't mine trying to hatch a few..don't care too much on breed it's more for fun for our boys!

 

[Chicken Royalty]

You might try MURRAY McMURRAY , THEY HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 97 YEARS AS OF THIS YEAR , WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT GREAT DEALINGS WITH THIS HATCHERY..........

 

[mrandmrschicken]

Nice article about urban chickening in the Des Moines Register today. Basic, but nice to see as the headline!

 

[mrandmrschicken]

Just lost one of my remaining

original 2010 Iowa Blue hens, she seemed to be tired for the past few days so I tried to cage her to protect her from the roosters, but she wouldn't have it. I found her out on the fence line when I went out this morning. She must have gone out with the other girls and just dropped over. Not a bad way to go I guess, but I'll miss her. She had such character.

RIP Bonnie - the Birchen on the right.

Sorry to hear that. But yes, if you're gonna go, go out running!

 

[2jsbabyfarm]

I have a 10 week old silver sebright rooster. Would like to get $8 for him if any ones interested!

 

[vjunebug]

JUST got our coop and chicken run completed. The girls seem to love it. I have one that seems to have a secret desire to be a weather vane. I had never built anything in my life and had a fear of power tools, so this was a personal growing experience to put this together. My DH has been a blessing through it all; when I was whining, he just kept working alongside me. . Now to "tweek" the coop. It needs more ventilation and more light. I am always open to suggestions. I live in Marion. The city finally okayed urban chickens so dove right in with my usual "it'll all work out" attitude and not as much planning as I should. You would think by the time I arrived at grandmahood I would have learned the art of planning a bit more. Would love any suggestions since a builder and chicken herder I am not. I mostly concerned about winter--freezing temps, ventilation, light, water needs, etc.

 

[vjunebug]

Anyone else in Marion shocking their neighbors, family and friends with raising chickens?

 

[chickensfinally]

Hello! I was told on the new members thread to come here as I am in Des Moines. Anyone on here from around me? --Carrie