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[racinchickins]

Dang it all if rural king didn't have a new batch of baby chicks today. But I was strong! Just left with bedding and feed.

Naturewise has this Feather Fixer formula right now for molting season - I think that's what it was called. I'm giving it a shot. I have a couple that could use all the help they can get!

The Martinsville RK had a bunch of ISA browns. You could hear them from all over the store. I also stayed strong, but will admit to stopping and admiring for a while.

Crown Point here. Northwest corner of the state, about 60 minutes north of Lafayette.

Six hens total - 1 buff rock, 1 buff orpington, 1 white plymouth rock, 1 cuckoo marans, and 2 rhode island reds. 3 of the 6 started laying last week.

Welcome!

New to BYC and thought I should subscribe to the IN thread...I hear its the fastest moving thread on here! I have only 12 girls and thy are just starting to lay regularly. 6 Buff Orps, 1 red pullet ??? and 6 Black Jersey Giants (they may grow to be as big as turkeys)

Welcome!

Wouldn't hurt. Generally speaking, they don't need it. If they don't like it outside, they can go back inside. They seem to enjoy walking around on snow. Freezing rain, not so much. Most of mine like to run around outside in light to medium rain. When it starts to pour down, the chickens go inside. The ducks stay outside. The guineas switch hit; sometimes in, sometimes out.

Unfrozen water is the big deal for winter. They will eat snow, but it burns up a lot of energy, so they need even more food. You could live on eating snow, but it ain't recommended.

Pipped, what are your recommendations on roof and water for the winter?

John

I haven't decided on my pens either. Leaning towards just netting/fencing. Also haven't figured out what I'm going to do for waterers this winter...

 

[Delawaremommy]

okay...I have lost many things but the thing i miss the most are the show times for Bloomington tomorrow!!!! Someone? Anyone? Everyone? I know it's at the fairgrounds/airport but what are the open hours for to come look at the pretty birdies????

 

[julie0477]

That feather fixer feed I picked up today.... It also says it helps to prevent mite infestations. It's naturewise so i doubt it's any kind of medication. I wonder how that is? I haven't had time to look at it better...

Lol good job racin! I have to admit I considered it for just a second....

 

[hogster160]

Here's the turkeys. The tom tried to mate with the hen, hes too new to it I guess, it didn't work, she got all upset and started kicking his butt. A few scuff marks, but all is well. They are friends again, til the next time that is. Hopefully he figures it out soon It got ugly out there for a while. That was really my first turkey fight. They both were giving it good! I tell ya, not what I was expecting today.

Deb

 

[hogster160]

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Double Yolk Weekend (Makes more sense that saying Doubleheader

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Hope to see some fellow BYCers!
DH and I are going to the Bloomington poultry show depending on the time (we're an hour behind). I know it starts at 9:00am and I thought I read it was open all day, but I just read something else that sounded like everyone leaves after the judging! Does anyone know? I will PM pbirdhaven because I think she is showing there. We're going to IU under the guise of visiting our younger daughter, so I'm hoping we can stop by the poultry show. Saturday evening DH gets his turn when we attend the football game. The next day we're going to Indy under the guise of visiting our older daughter and we'll check out the Coop Tour. The weather sounds like it will be great. I am still worrying about what shoes to wear that I can spray Clorox Clean-up on. I don't have any white plastic shoes!
Name Tag for Bloomington Poultry Show & Indy Coop Tour
I made a 3" x 4" name tag that people can use if they wish to identify themselves at the events this weekend. It's interactive: you can use a red marker to fill in your county!

This is just an idea if people want to look for Indiana BYCers. Just click on the image, "save as" NameTag to your desktop or wherever to print it off. Don't make me be the only one wearing it!

September 21 • Saturday
Southern Indiana Poultry Show
Monroe County Fairgrounds
5700 West Airport Road
Bloomington, IN
9:00am -



September 22 • Sunday
Indianapolis, Indiana
Pre-sale tickets are $8 at naptownchickens.org; day-of tickets run $10. A portion of proceeds will fund the installation of a fully furnished and stocked coop at a local school. There will be 12 “show coops” on display. This is an “open-house” style event and can be explored at your leisure by bicycle or car.

okay...I have lost many things but the thing i miss the most are the show times for Bloomington tomorrow!!!! Someone? Anyone? Everyone? I know it's at the fairgrounds/airport but what are the open hours for to come look at the pretty birdies????

This was posted earlier, is this what you are looking for?

 

[SallyinIndiana]

With winter approaching does anyone cover the top of their enclosed runs? I was thinking of just buying some clear plastic corrugated roofing to throw on the top of the run for the winter to give them a bit more covered space.

Thoughts?

the plastic rippled roofing from lowes requires supports every two feet like a tic tac toe board and a 1-3 inch slope in snow to avoid cracking. We are looking into it for our coop. I have it on top of one of my breeding pens and it looks cool. We went with the blue and it lets a soft light in. I'm guessing no light if snow was sitting on it. Using a tarp is cheaper but not as nice looking if you are just wanting a winter cover.

 

[toodlesmom]

A big welcome to CPChix and jen214! You will need to read daily to keep up, but it is so worthwhile! There are people to answer your questions, loads of information (even on things you have not yet thought about), lots of friendly banter, and kind folks who really care about chickens. You have come to the right place!

 

[vickichicki]

Crown Point here. Northwest corner of the state, about 60 minutes north of Lafayette.

Six hens total - 1 buff rock, 1 buff orpington, 1 white plymouth rock, 1 cuckoo marans, and 2 rhode island reds. 3 of the 6 started laying last week.

New to BYC and thought I should subscribe to the IN thread...I hear its the fastest moving thread on here! I have only 12 girls and thy are just starting to lay regularly. 6 Buff Orps, 1 red pullet ??? and 6 Black Jersey Giants (they may grow to be as big as turkeys)

Welcome to the thread. Please hang your coats up on the hook and shoes off when you come in... We just had new carpet installed

 

[vickichicki]

I do not really 'cover' the run but I do have a tarp I use for when it snows and such, more to act like a snow break so it does not end up 12' deep if it drifts.

 

[Webechickens]

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New to BYC and thought I should subscribe to the IN thread...I hear its the fastest moving thread on here! I have only 12 girls and thy are just starting to lay regularly. 6 Buff Orps, 1 red pullet ??? and 6 Black Jersey Giants (they may grow to be as big as turkeys)

Welcome from east central Indiana!