Icelandic Chickens

[EledaWV]

Are there any smaller keepers interested in trading eggs? My Icies are from one breeder, and I'd like to add some different genetics to set up a "clan" (excellent information http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Clan+Mating.html by Harvey ussery)
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[NotAFarm]

Are there any smaller keepers interested in trading eggs? My Icies are from one breeder, and I'd like to add some different genetics to set up a "clan" (thanks to Harvey for the clear article)

Who is this "Harvey" of which you speak?

 

[Happy Chooks]

All girls.......how come that never happens with chickens

No kidding!

We have snow cover again..........

So beautiful.

The severe cold is here. -9 tonight and high tomorrow -2. Down to -15 tomorrow night with -40 windchills
Brrrrr....

I got three pullet eggs today!!

Did you move to Canada recently? Holy smokes, that is cold. I'd die I'm sure, being a CA native.

It's cold here also. The Icelandic chickens are hanging out in the garage. Pardon the mess, but we hastily made room for the tractor before the cold hit.



Oh, and Trouble is in the "nesting box"

I like Trouble, she has spunk. Of course it helps that you have to deal with her. (and not me)

At least she wasn't taking off in the car.


I guess none of you want to hear that we are 72* today......(don't smack me)

 

[mlm Mike]

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Oh, I like Trouble, I just get worried something bad will happen to her. I did hide the tractor key, just in case.

ETA: More snow is falling so we must be a tad under 72*. Hopefully we'll have enough snow to shovel.

 

[NotAFarm]

Did you move to Canada recently? Holy smokes, that is cold. I'd die I'm sure, being a CA native.


I guess none of you want to hear that we are 72* today......(don't smack me)

I got six eggs today!! All Icelandic (although one of my kathyinmo German New Hampshires is laying every third day or so)! Four pullet eggs and two hen eggs! I hope they save some for March setting!!

 

[drumstick diva]

If you need snow to shovel you can have mine. Actually 6 inches of powder is not a problem but the "pretty" wears off fast when traffic over the powder compresses it to ICE.

 

[NotAFarm]

If you need snow to shovel you can have mine. Actually 6 inches of powder is not a problem but the "pretty" wears off fast when traffic over the powder compresses it to ICE.

Yep, what diva said!!

 

[mlm Mike]

If you need snow to shovel you can have mine. Actually 6 inches of powder is not a problem but the "pretty" wears off fast when traffic over the powder compresses it to ICE.

I need enough to use the tractor. It looks like we are getting there.

 

[NotAFarm]

Quote: Wait a minute.....you said shovel.......NOT scoop or plow.......

I kept the flock locked-up yesterday and today. I'll open the doors tomorrow afternoon and see if they venture out. Maybe I can get some new pics of some of them.

 

[mlm Mike]

Quote: Wait a minute.....you said shovel.......NOT scoop or plow.......

I kept the flock locked-up yesterday and today. I'll open the doors tomorrow afternoon and see if they venture out. Maybe I can get some new pics of some of them.

Scoop or plow! I couldn't think of the right word to use.