Icelandic Chickens

[AK Michelle]

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I am standing in for Kelly who is not available right now, "That's a boy!"

"So is the yellow one!"

 

[kathyinmo]

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YES! First one is here! I sure hope you have a lot more very soon!

I have been working outside all day. Thunderstorms now. I am so thankful I was working out there today. I saw a fox. I went inside to grab a drink, went back out, and there he was .... at the fence licking his lips and looking at my babies! I freaked and yelled. Cody (daughter's fiance') was nearby and ran for the gun. He and the neighbor then went hunting. The fox was down by the lake (geese there) behind our house. They missed him, so I am sure he will return.

 

[The Sheriff]

Oh no Kathy! Not a fox. Hope your babies are ok tomorrow.

My broody plans just went askew. Cara has been antsy since I swapped her dud eggs with wooden ones. I let her out for a break today and she almost didn't come back. I just went down and she was pacing in the nest box so I let her out. If it looks as if she wants back on the nest tonight I will let her otherwise I shall release her from duty.

 

[NotAFarm]

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YES! First one is here! I sure hope you have a lot more very soon!

I have been working outside all day. Thunderstorms now. I am so thankful I was working out there today. I saw a fox. I went inside to grab a drink, went back out, and there he was .... at the fence licking his lips and looking at my babies! I freaked and yelled. Cody (daughter's fiance') was nearby and ran for the gun. He and the neighbor then went hunting. The fox was down by the lake (geese there) behind our house. They missed him, so I am sure he will return.

Kathy, I'm sorry they didn't get the fox but I'm happy you saw it before something happened to your flock. Now you know it's out there and can take precautions.

that it never returns.

 

[Greybear23]

Evening folks!!! Mary (NAF) I am happy to report that I still have all three of the Auburn Javas I hatched out, not sure what they are yet! But am sad to report that I have lost some of the Icelandics I hatched, when I transferred them all to a bigger brooder yesterday I did not see any of the ones I banded with green which were the ones from Mary (NAF), I do however still have 7 or 8 of the ones with blue bands that were from Kathy, so I am still in business!!! just thought I would drop in and let yall know that I have been lurking but been limited on time lately and not had time to chat on all my forums. Have a blessed day!!! Lynn

 

[The Sheriff]

Just 52 seconds of a little freakshow I was witness to this afternoon:

 

[The Sheriff]

Ok, Quiz...............

Question #1) How many Icelandic hens can squeeze into an 11.5" x 11.5" nest box at the same time?

The correct answer is 3.5:

Question #2) Of those 3.5 hens in the nest box, how many will lay an egg?

The correct answer is 1.

Question #3) After the egg is laid, how many chickens will sing the egg song?

The correct answer is 36.

Question #4) After the egg song, how many minutes will elapse before a hen will decide to go broody and sit on the egg?

The correct answer is 3 minutes and she will bring a date.

Question #5) How many seconds after making the commitment will the date leave her for another woman.

The correct answer is less than 15 seconds.

Question #6) True or False: Isi is probably a good kisser.

The correct answer is true.

Bonus Question

What the hell is this?

 

[phasianidae]

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WCB Polish?

 

[The Sheriff]

Partially correct Ryan, male or female?

 

[phasianidae]

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Silver Laced pullet?