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[Mother2Hens]

They cancelled trick-or-treating where I live tomorrow due the weather. The little one is not very happy he is iron man and he said iron man can go out no matter what lol.

Pimento~ Haha! That's hilarious. The power of super powers! I've heard that some areas changed trick or treating to this evening, which would have been better than canceling! I wish they would have switched it to this evening here in Eville since it's been the perfect weather. The outlook for tomorrow looks bleak.

kabhyper~ Does Gus know your plans of selling his children?? I think I had better take custody of that dashing fellow. He probably has not been receiving the attention he deserves because of all the hatching going on at your place!
strssed mom~ I think that jchny2000 has mentioned selling her GLWs. You should PM her.
Darth~ I love your avatar pic-- is that a lavender EE?

 

[Leahs Mom]

I have done the fishing line thing and it has worked very well.
My chickens are inside of a standard backyard with chain-link fencing. I put 3/4 inch PVC with T-connector on nearly every post and connected each to a center pole in the middle of the yard. (Think spiderweb) In open areas I connected some poles directly to others. I used 20 pound fishing line of the red color for high visibility and have had only one hawk issue since. I saw him fly into one of the lines and I haven't had a problem since that I know of. Perhaps I'll make a video and post it if there is enough interest.

Yes! i was going to ask for a photo.... Photos and video would be much appreciated.

 

[Mother2Hens]

I have done the fishing line thing and it has worked very well.
My chickens are inside of a standard backyard with chain-link fencing. I put 3/4 inch PVC with T-connector on nearly every post and connected each to a center pole in the middle of the yard. (Think spiderweb) In open areas I connected some poles directly to others. I used 20 pound fishing line of the red color for high visibility and have had only one hawk issue since. I saw him fly into one of the lines and I haven't had a problem since that I know of. Perhaps I'll make a video and post it if there is enough interest.

goodb~ Yes, please post a video! There have been many members with hawk problems. I didn't even know fishing line came in colors! Your set up sounds great. Thanks for sharing!

 

[DarthLayer]

[COLOR=800080]Pimento~[/COLOR] [COLOR=8B4513]Haha! That's hilarious. The power of super powers! I've heard that some areas changed trick or treating to this evening, which would have been better than [/COLOR][COLOR=8B4513]canceling! I wish they would have switched it to this evening here in Eville since it's been the perfect weather. The outlook for tomorrow looks bleak. [/COLOR]
[rule][COLOR=008080]kabhyper~[/COLOR] [COLOR=8B4513]Does Gus know your plans of selling his children?? I think I had better take custody of that dashing fellow. He probably has not been receiving the attention he deserves because of all the hatching going on at your place![/COLOR]
[rule][COLOR=000080]strssed mom~[/COLOR] [COLOR=8B4513]I think that[/COLOR] [COLOR=A52A2A]jchny2000[/COLOR] [COLOR=8B4513]has mentioned selling her GLWs. You should PM her.[/COLOR]
[rule][COLOR=006400]Darth~[/COLOR] [COLOR=8B4513]I love your avatar pic-- is that a lavender EE?[/COLOR]

Close. He'sameraucana, but the color lavender isn't accepted for the breed yet. He's turning to very handsome and I can't wait to breed him and the other hen next spring. I'm a Lord of the Rings fan so my Dad and I decided to name him Gandalf (the Gray). That may be one of my favorite names I ever chose to name a rooster

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Okay LeahsMom, here is our setup. I did it in panorama, so it doesn't look exactly like this. Our coop sits at an angle, and the pasture isn't that wide, but between the coop and the tree we have a very heavy weight (couldn't tell you what) fishing line strung. Then from the tree to a tree behind where I was standing, and back to the coop. Sort of in a triangle. I also have it by where the blue tarps are by the barn in between the trees because that's where our hawk attack was this summer. There is a owl decoy right behind those tarps on a fence post, and one at the far end of the pasture. In case you were wondering, the plastic and tarps are only there for the winter, for wind breaks.

On a side note, Lavender and the kids have full run inside the coop right now, to teach the little ones how to use the ramp in the run, and where they will sleep eventually. The rest of the flock isn't super happy about being shut out, but they don't need to be in there right now anyway.

Awesome post, and I just love your babies

Does anyone on here breed and sell golden laced and/or silver laced wyandottes?

I am looking for a good source for chicks this coming spring. I am wanting 6 of each. I would prefer 5 pullets and 1 rooster of each silver and gold.

If you have any information on who breeds and sells them please let me know.

Thank you!

I do have GLW. My line will be 2 years old in march.
The hens and roos do grow large and the hens are good layers, usually 5 days out of 7.
My SLW roo hasn't seemed to be interested in breeding his hens, its odd.
So far the eggs from his coop are infertile.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Someone on Cl in waterloo has a dozen free geese.

WOW thats an amazing deal! can u post the link?

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

They cancelled trick-or-treating where I live tomorrow due the weather. The little one is not very happy he is iron man and he said iron man can go out no matter what lol.

Oh my, how can they do that!?! Poor lil guy! Thats just wrong. This bad weather is only a day or so. Really wrong for the little ones, huge disappointment!

I enjoyed a nice, warm afternoon with my flock out in my neighbor's yard. Marta has always liked the chickens and has been great about letting us dig around and do yard work. Her kids are also in college, and Marta is gone a lot, so she's happy if we work on her yard. We have plenty of space with huge trees outside the fenced-in part of our backyard, but the Orps feel safer around all of Marta's overgrown bushes. She has invasive species like burning bushes, forsythia, and butterfly bushes, which are beautiful above the ground, but underneath they send out shoots that take over the grassy areas. So, the girls and I work on digging up roots, which is like a treasure hunt to them because although they love worms, unhatched cicadas are the ultimate prize. A cicada discovery starts the Steal the Prize game. Jersey has learned to be nonchalant and slowly walk away to gobble it down before the others notice. I suppose she's large enough to gobble one down without having to repeatedly drop and peck it first like the others do. After we're done digging up an area, DH plants grass seed and fences off the area with chicken wire. Marta's far backyard, an overgrown area that we named "The Nature Preserve" kept my hens busy last winter. It was a wonderful resource since the hens had eaten all the grass in our fenced-in yard. As I've mentioned before, I like to take them out each day past the fenced-in area for a "field trip." It's also been great for me to get out every day for natural light and exercise.
kabhyper~ Thanks for the well wishes about the upcoming storms. I feel sorry for all the trick-or-treaters since we're supposed to have severe storms tomorrow afternoon and evening.
I have caught up on posts and enjoyed kabhyper's photos of Mama Lavender and her large (!) chicks as well as the photos of the Silkie chicks. So, as I remember, the Silkie-hatcher mama abruptly decided she had completed her duties as a mom? Haha. This is my favorite photo-- love the looks on their obedient little faces!


About fishing line to detract hawks-- I've read that people often twist pieces of aluminum foil or tie ribbons every couple of feet on the fishing line (anything eye-catching that is large enough that a chicken wouldn't think it's a treat). This not only distracts predators, but it prevents accidents from anyone or anything being caught in the fishing lines. I'm just passing the info along-- "down the line."

I've never tried it, but it sounds like a good idea.

M2H thats so kind of you to help your neighbor. Sounds like an excellent swap too, since the girls enjoy the field trip.
It always feel right to help a friend too

you have a good heart and a kind soul.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Things are kinda quiet for us. No chickens laying and am still reducing my flocks daily.
I have nearly completed our 5 acres that has fence. Ugh, so glad I have goats!
had another 23 quail leave with a very excited new owner! I was very happy with his questions.
If someone asks a lot of questions I know they are truly interested with the birds they buy.

My Dad had a good visit with moms DR and is looking into another type of heart surgery that is less invasive.
The valve would be plastic, instead of a pig valve and they go thru a vein in the shoulder.
I am praying it will be possible for Dad, he loves to be active in our church choir!
He also is a member of the symphonic choir with the university and loves to sing.
We are all feeling hopeful this new surgical option was the answer we had hoped for.
I know we can't live forever, but there is so many new ideas out there for medical care.
I am hoping this will give him more time with us. I treasure every moment I have with both my parents.

 

[Mother2Hens]

I saw this greeting online

 

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