INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[MrTattoohead]

Sick Chiken

So Sesame is still eating like a champ but after we cleaned her legs and feet, with a baby wipe, of yard waste (because she is inclined to sit) she now has a hard time standing at all. No sores, no blood, nothing broken (as far as I can tell). Mostly she's laying on her side.

Feeding her raw beef liver, yogurt, warm mash twice a day. Save a chik in a container near her and layer feed as well.

 

[BlossomSilkies]

Hi Everyone, we will be moving back to Indiana next spring. Does anyone know the status of getting the ordinances changed in Mishawaka? The last thing I could find was from April, 2013. I will be in the city limits. Thanks!

 

[SallyinIndiana]

i dont know if anyone has talked to doug begore, but je is extremly nice and fun to talk to. At the state fair we talked at least an hour all together. It was nice to chicken talk in person with someone lol

I have spoke with him and emailed him. He is very nice and helpful.

As for the breeder indicator, I hatch eggs, but I don't consider myself a breeder yet. But I do enjoy selling the young chicks I hatch. It is the only way I can keep hatching and it helps pay for feed.

Lastly does anyone in the greenwood or Bargersville area want to sell a few dozen eggs for close to $3 a dozen? I have a friend who just bought the last of my eggs, my chickens are entering molt. In 2-3 weeks she will be looking for 4-6 dozen more eggs. I don't think I would have that many if I saved every egg laid.

 

[julie0477]

Sick Chiken

So Sesame is still eating like a champ but after we cleaned her legs and feet, with a baby wipe, of yard waste (because she is inclined to sit) she now has a hard time standing at all. No sores, no blood, nothing broken (as far as I can tell). Mostly she's laying on her side.

Feeding her raw beef liver, yogurt, warm mash twice a day. Save a chik in a container near her and layer feed as well.

I'm sorry . I was hoping for better news today.

 

[julie0477]

Hello all, hoosier here, I havent had any chickens in a long time,but im looking forward to some fresh eggs as well as the entertainment.I myself have no intrust in showing, but you never know.I do have grandkids and if they want to then how can i say no. As i said im just getting started lucky for me a friend in construction is supplying me with the wood for the coop with scrap wood from jobs competed. Im not sure if i want to start this late in the year or next spring.I think im going to start out with 4 birds and see how it go's. Im not sure yet what breeds im going to start with and thats what brought me here.I have been looking over the site and think i can find any answers to things i may need to know.What time of year is the best time to start a new flock? If it matters at all.

well, if you start with chicks in the fall you will have fresh new layers early spring which is great but you may need to keep them indoors longer than usual if it's too cold out. That's the only draw back. If you go late spring you can put them out any time after four weeks (at least I do) but waiting all summer for eggs is a bummer! I guess it's mostly preference. I always get chicks late spring and then wish i'd started earlier. Ha And Welcome! Let us know what you end up getting!

 

[danand]

Mr Tatoo- I'm sorry, I thought with all those things shed be better too! There are some avain vets around if you are willing to spend the money. Hang in there. Have you tried antibiotics? Don't know....just an idea.

Indybirdman- do you have any idea what breeds you are interested in? Do you want large Fowl or Bantys? Brown eggs, tan, white? And do you want birds more apt to be friendly and tame? Lots of info and experience in our group. Ask away!!

 

[Old Salt 1945]

Hello all, hoosier here, I havent had any chickens in a long time,but im looking forward to some fresh eggs as well as the entertainment.I myself have no intrust in showing, but you never know.I do have grandkids and if they want to then how can i say no. As i said im just getting started lucky for me a friend in construction is supplying me with the wood for the coop with scrap wood from jobs competed. Im not sure if i want to start this late in the year or next spring.I think im going to start out with 4 birds and see how it go's. Im not sure yet what breeds im going to start with and thats what brought me here.I have been looking over the site and think i can find any answers to things i may need to know.What time of year is the best time to start a new flock? If it matters at all.

Call Rural King or one of the other farm supply stores and find out what varieties of chicks they are going to have available soon. Then ask for comments on this thread. By spring, you will have eggs. If you are not interested in butchering excess roosters, get all pullets. For a rooster, there are always people on this thread offering them for free. You can get one or more whenever you are ready. Also, since sexing chicks is not a 100% proposition, you may end up with one anyhow.

John

 

[PeacefulWalls]

well, if you start with chicks in the fall you will have fresh new layers early spring which is great but you may need to keep them indoors longer than usual if it's too cold out. That's the only draw back. If you go late spring you can put them out any time after four weeks (at least I do) but waiting all summer for eggs is a bummer! I guess it's mostly preference. I always get chicks late spring and then wish i'd started earlier. Ha And Welcome! Let us know what you end up getting!

Or you could get chicks both this fall AND next spring!

Welcome to this group of chick-a-holics!

 

[PeacefulWalls]

Lastly does anyone in the greenwood or Bargersville area want to sell a few dozen eggs for close to $3 a dozen? I have a friend who just bought the last of my eggs, my chickens are entering molt. In 2-3 weeks she will be looking for 4-6 dozen more eggs. I don't think I would have that many if I saved every egg laid.

I wish I was closer to you -- I have about 13 dozen in the fridge right now. I could use some more buyers!

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

Or you could get chicks both this fall AND next spring!

Welcome to this group of chick-a-holics!

I like this option!