INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[China Bird]

Hi all,

I'm a new member of the site, but I've been browsing it since at least June. My husband and I live just outside of Muncie and we just started keeping chickens in June. I adore our flock!

We have 4 Brahma hens, 1 Brahma Roo, and 1 Cuckoo Maran hen. We're hoping to add a couple of Cochin hens to the flock.

Does anyone here know anyone in Indiana who is selling Cochins?

Thanks!

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Quote: I have timers. I found them on ebay and made an offer. Although the one I got from Target did just break. Thanks for the idea of Walmart, I don't go there often so it helps to be reminded.

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Hi all,

I'm a new member of the site, but I've been browsing it since at least June. My husband and I live just outside of Muncie and we just started keeping chickens in June. I adore our flock!

We have 4 Brahma hens, 1 Brahma Roo, and 1 Cuckoo Maran hen. We're hoping to add a couple of Cochin hens to the flock.

Does anyone here know anyone in Indiana who is selling Cochins?

Thanks!

here is a link to our member info. I think it should sort down to just those that own cochins. Then you can send them messages on here.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...hin&sortcolid=-1&sortasc=true&rowsperpage=250

 

[CRSelvey]

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to thank you for all the feedback about the garbage cans. I appreciate the info. I'm trying to stay away from plastic, but now I know what to look for with the metal cans. It would be really nice if I could buy one of the Grandpa's feeders that holds a ton of feed, but they are a few hundred dollars. Might have a hard time sneaking that in

.

I am very excited to report that our bantam Ameraucana, Bella, laid her first egg today. There is nothing cuter than a tiny blue/green egg. I'm sure of it, lol.



Mother2Hens- The rainbow chick was a special one of a kind cross breed. She can never be duplicated. I'm not sure that our coop should be in a magazine, but I really like it ;-). There are many on this site that are truly works of art. I like the idea of the memory foam also. We wouldn't want the chickens to get sore feet, lol.

Have a great day.

 

[racinchickins]

Man! Got back from a 12 day hunting trip, and was so far behind it took 4 days to get caught up! Now need to get my butt in gear and get the rest of the pens in the barn finished so that I can get everyone out of the weather and in one place!

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to thank you for all the feedback about the garbage cans. I appreciate the info. I'm trying to stay away from plastic, but now I know what to look for with the metal cans. It would be really nice if I could buy one of the Grandpa's feeders that holds a ton of feed, but they are a few hundred dollars. Might have a hard time sneaking that in

.

I am very excited to report that our bantam Ameraucana, Bella, laid her first egg today. There is nothing cuter than a tiny blue/green egg. I'm sure of it, lol.



Mother2Hens- The rainbow chick was a special one of a kind cross breed. She can never be duplicated. I'm not sure that our coop should be in a magazine, but I really like it ;-). There are many on this site that are truly works of art. I like the idea of the memory foam also. We wouldn't want the chickens to get sore feet, lol.

Have a great day.

do you feed dry food? if so check out this feeder. the ones you mentioned reminded me of it and it would not cost $200 to make one. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/730582/indiana-bycers-here/12120#post_11894739

 

[BlossomSilkies]

Hi Indianer-ers,

We are moving soon to Mishawaka. Is anyone here in the area and have information about predators in the area? I want to let my flock (soon to be purchased) free range during the day, they will be secured at night. We are moving from Arizona where our predators are coyotes and hawks. When I lived in Nappanee, I did have a raccoon attack one night, but never any incidences during the day, my flock there free-ranged from dawn to dusk.

Thank you!

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Hi Indianer-ers,

We are moving soon to Mishawaka. Is anyone here in the area and have information about predators in the area? I want to let my flock (soon to be purchased) free range during the day, they will be secured at night. We are moving from Arizona where our predators are coyotes and hawks. When I lived in Nappanee, I did have a raccoon attack one night, but never any incidences during the day, my flock there free-ranged from dawn to dusk.

Thank you!

Welcome
We get lots of hawks during the migrations months so early spring and mid fall. I have a covered run but during the summer I was free ranging my adult birds and younger roosters once they looked large enough for me not to stress. I also put up a owl with flapping wings for the free ranging area. I had to take that down for winter though.
I live south of Indy but there are lots of racoons all over the state. We also have lots of the great horned owls but if your birds are inside it is not as much of a problem. The owls are still out for about an hour after dawn around my house.
Neighbors dogs or strays can be an issue if you are free ranging without an electric fence. Thankfully we have not lost any to dogs but we have had a few close calls.

 

[CRSelvey]

do you feed dry food?  if so check out this feeder.  the ones you mentioned reminded me of it and it would not cost $200 to make one.  https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/730582/indiana-bycers-here/12120#post_11894739

Sally- thank you for the reminder. That is actually perfect if I can figure out how big I need to hold 3 bags at a time!

 

[goodb]

Hi Indianer-ers,

We are moving soon to Mishawaka. Is anyone here in the area and have information about predators in the area? I want to let my flock (soon to be purchased) free range during the day, they will be secured at night. We are moving from Arizona where our predators are coyotes and hawks. When I lived in Nappanee, I did have a raccoon attack one night, but never any incidences during the day, my flock there free-ranged from dawn to dusk.

Thank you!

Hi. Bryan here, I'm in Dunlap. Sounds like you are aware of the standard hazards but note also that there are wolves as well as coyotes in our area. Hawks yes! See my post last night about the fishing line cover I made to keep those guys out! Minks and weasels are not unheard of around here also. Hope to meet you when you get in and settled.