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[Crafty chick]

Brad buff orpingtons. i got a young roo from a friend a few days ago. going to give him the two BO hens that are on the lowest pecking order. that leaves the 3 older ladies for my other roo.

 

[pbirdhaven]

Kabhyper, What a difference a few weeks makes--from cute to pretty and handsome!

Pip, I'm sorry to hear that your hen isn't doing well. I've lost a couple of hens to internal eggs (plus two cockatiels!); it's heartbreaking to see them go down.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Anyone interested in jumbo coturnix quail eggs? I can do 36+ hatching eggs for $10 picked up or $15 shipped. These will be no more than 3 days old. If I have any older than this ill give you as many as I can put in the box(I think I was able to fit around 55 eggs when I shipped to jchny). I just hatched some babies from the first eggs laid by these and just candled another dozen and looks like all 12 are ddeveloping.

If you want chicks, I can do that as well. $1 per chick, $10 for 12. I will just need a 3 weeks notice as these will be hatched to order.

Candling tonite after the household goes to bed LOL! can't wait to see how its going!

Hey gang, hope you all are well. Happy Friday to you!
I posted on the egg forum and not much success getting an answer so might as well try here.
Since I have been home, one week tonight, I have only received 4 eggs from my (8) laying hens and my (5) twenty-five week old pullets.
I have read that several of you are having production issues, but this seems ridiculous.

Any thoughts/suggestions???

No known diseases or mites, they have a nice high quality organic feed, plenty of fresh water, no signs of an egg eater, no signs of a predator.

They do free range, the coop/nesting material DOES need changed, they did receive sub par care while I was away (not clean water every day and a stray dog attack)

That is all I can think of. Just seems odd.

I am going thru a similar problem, all the hens I have, and only 2-3 are laying. almost everyone I talk to is having the same problem with adult hens. I really think it was the cold spell we had threw them off.

Quote: Good way to do it, I sometimes jump the gun and get the birds before the coop is built

Almost any buck will be stubborn/mean/difficult eventually, some think they are in rut every day of the year! Wethered males are usually sweet like a doe. Sugar acts like a dog, and will lay on the ground right next to me and even put her head or a hoof on me. She loves neck and chin rubs, nose rubs. I like Nubian, Swiss Alpine or Oberhasli. (Mine are Oberhasli) LaMancha and Nigerian are also good choices, from what I've heard, but never owned them. I am getting my milking station set up, hopefully this weekend. Sophie is a month old now and eating some solid foods, so I can safely milk once a day. I have read the milk is better for you, lower fat, and easier to digest for lactose intolerant people. It tastes really good too! Sugar, my doe, is extremely friendly and tolerant so I am pretty sure she won't be a problem to milk. You can pasteurize yourself, or use it for mozzarella cheese, ice cream, etc.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I know this has been asked before, but quails and chickens can or cannot be mixed? I am thinking that quails can but turkey's can't...? Is that right?

I dont think i would mix quail with turkey, but really depends on the the birds temerment. It would have to be very small gauge wire to keep them in. Mine sure can fly! One of my A&M popped out of the top of the cage, and flew a few hundred feet! Glad they tire fast, I finally caught the lil bugger. It would have to be very well enclosed. Quail do much better on wire tho. they do love to dustbathe a lot!
bradselig posted:
I recently saw a pos on here for heritage barred rocks and too fell in love with them. They look so different to the hatchery birds. I'm tempted by this auction but the last thing I need is to get a new breed!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161090813451?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

WOW! They are very impressive, I saved the seller. Mabel looks nothing like that! (Sorry Mabel!)

Here's a picture from today, 17-19 weeks old. Any new thoughts on my little 'Margaret Until Proven Otherwise'?

I really believe its Margaret, without a doubt! My late march roo has a very noticeable peacomb.

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Mine just says ok, and rolls his eyes...

 

[MillerBirds]

Had a DELIGHTFUL time at the Veedersburg Sale Barn tonight. Bought some amazing birds (aka spent too much money), and now need to quickly find a second coop.
Obviously not sure yet if they will all become permanent members of the family, but everyone gets a good first chance.

Shawna, I am just getting caught up reading. First of all Congratulations! Second, I am going to PM you about the birds I have since we are so close.

Anyone familiar with Call Ducks? I brought 4 adorable ones home tonight...need another drake or two.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Brad the silkies are so handsome, love the colors.

Going through my pics on here since March, I found some cute ones of my kiddos when they were little.............
Oliver

Jules


Gus

Gus

Lavender



Lavender, Blueberry, Pebbles and Pearl

Same, a little older.

My pretty Blueberry, and Lavender (cochins)



Same two as little guys

Watching tv with my peeps

Nuggets (Gus on left, Jules on right) Oliver far left. Cluck acres has the rest. Aside of the little white one. He passed away.

Precious babies! Its very hard losing a chick. Sometimes they just fail to thrive.

Well, I got my hens in for the night and I have some pretty somber news. If anyone remembers, about a month ago I mentioned that it looked like one of my hens was internally laying. She was, and she went downhill very suddenly today. She seems to be dying now. Poor thing, there wasn't a thing I could do for her.

I am so sorry pipd

 

[CRSelvey]

Mine has no idea what I have, doesn't really care, so we just get whatever we want. AND that is the problem we WANT to much.

Mine counts when he helps me put them to bed at night because he knows I will ask if they were all there.

Well, I got my hens in for the night and I have some pretty somber news. If anyone remembers, about a month ago I mentioned that it looked like one of my hens was internally laying. She was, and she went downhill very suddenly today. She seems to be dying now. Poor thing, there wasn't a thing I could do for her.

I'm really sorry Pipd.

Mine just says ok, and rolls his eyes...

Yes, there would probably be eye rolling here too, but it would be combined with who are you getting rid of???? And thank you for the goat info. My kids asked me again this morning when I told them we were going to the chicken garage sale if we could get a goat, lol. NOT YET

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

She was gone by this morning. Rest in peace, Natalie.

May 11, 2011 - August 24, 2013

 

[CRSelvey]

She was gone by this morning. Rest in peace, Natalie.



May 11, 2011 - August 24, 2013

What a pretty girl she was. I am sorry for your loss.

 

[amwchickin]

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Sorry to hear that you lost her. I lost my favorite BR awhile back as well.