INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[Chaneys Ranch]

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My pekin are still laying, and were even in december.
It doesn't seem to effect them the same.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I think I am going to get peafowl next spring. I want a mini farm of strange animals.

They are pretty interesting, start with babies tho, handle them a lot.

 

[lilmizscareall]

Any info on the next upcoming show in Indiana.  I went to the poultry show website but almost all of the dates are for last year.  I also know that some of the more local shows don't get listed.


next is there anyone breeding khaki campell ducklings in central Indiana.  Or would anyone want to split an order.  There is ideal, welp, murray, lots of places taking orders for ducklings, but I really don't want 15.  I was thinking more of 2 for me.

I REALLY want some runner ducks, so put me on the list. I'd only like a couple...

 

[Mother2Hens]

I'm still catching up on posts, but decided to take a break (at pg.1968) from reading and check in by posting. I am finally back in the swing of things after a bad week with an ill daughter, having my favorite hen, Jersey, put to sleep, dealing bitterly with the cold!, and getting behind with work (and the thread!) Now Lauren is back at IU and I took my remaining 6 hens out beyond their fenced area for the first field trip they've had in a week. It's interesting to watch their behavior since their leader is gone. They've seemed a little lost and they are all testing each other. Tomorrow is supposed to be 53 and sunny, so we'll enjoy a great day outdoors.

I have to admit that I was kind of dreading the daunting job of catching up on the thread, but it has been very interesting and I've learned a lot of things as usual! I've never "skipped" because I'd feel like I missed something! But I realize that I typically have more time than most of you.

I love the photos of bradselig's beautiful bantam cochins and #14 pullet, kabhyper's funny fluffy silkies, goatluver's pretty hens (cool names, too!), chisNchickens tiny silkie and puppy babies and amazing Sebrights, minmin's handsome roo (hope his eye is better!) Hope Kiniska's insulation-eating chickens are warmer now. Hope Ardizzone's mite problems have improved. Hope hogster's frostbitten chickens--and others, too, are healing. What a picturesque scene that brown cow posted! It's always good to read from our faithful, experienced contributors like jchny, SallyinIndiana, CCCHICKENS, Leahs Mom, Pipd, racinchickins, Too Fast, Peaceful Walls, and many more. I probably should not have named names since I can't name everyone!

 

[Mother2Hens]

Good to see some of our members posting again like danad, pginsber, toodlesmom, HappyHappyHappy, hanakimi, Delawaremommy, CityHenIndy, HouseKat, Farker Farms, hogster, and animal lover!!!!

Rowdy Reptile ~ Welcome to the Indiana Thread!

Cochinqueen ~ Welcome to the Indiana Thread!

(I've only caught up to page 1968, so there may be more)

Do you want to be listed on the BYC Indiana Members’ List?
“Being a member of this thread” just means adding your screen name and flock info, which can be helpful because the list is a spreadsheet format that lets you sort the list by breed, county, or other category. It’s an easy way to find other members who have the same breed you have or who live in a nearby county, etc.

Click on the link below my signature to view the list. Just look at the bottom of the list page for sorting options.

If you’d like to be added, send me a PM (personal message) by simply placing your cursor over my screen name: Mother2Hens, and you will see “Send a PM.” A personal message ensures that your info is added. Please send your screen name, county, and city. Also include the following information about each member of your flock: List each species (chicken, duck, etc.), breed (Barred Rock, Blue Cochin, etc.), is it a LF (Large Fowl) or Bantam? If you breed, please include the species. bradselig actually adds the info, so you can PM him directly, too-- whatever is the easiest for you. if you have any questions about this thread, please PM Jchny2000 (Janet) who is the founder (thread starter) of this group.

About the Indiana Thread~
To participate on the Indiana Thread, we ask that you follow byc.com's rules for family-friendly posts. We have members of all ages. Our thread is known for being very active, and our members are supportive, respectful of others' opinions, interesting, and fun! Please post messages and photos as often as you like! Posts are not limited to the topic of chickens. There is no such thing as a "dumb" question! We have members with different experience levels in a variety of interests. Whatever your questions may be, we should have members who can help.

Indiana County Map for instant member location/Avatars
If anyone would like a map of your county, like the one on my avatar, I will be happy to provide one. If someone wants a combo map and a chicken or an animal for your avatar, I can put that together for you, just PM me. When I read posts, many times I think “Now where are they from?” I look at the city and still have no idea what part of the state they’re from. The map icon with the county in red because you could quickly glance and see where the member who is posting is from. These avatars are not required-- they are just a free service if you’re interested.

AVATAR UPDATES
If members would like me to change the photo(s) on their avatars, just PM me. Someone might have a picture of a chick that has grown into a hen (or a roo!) and would like to update the photo or someone might like something totally different.

BYC Indiana Google Map for detailed information
Cluck Acres (Curtis) set up a Google Map for just us INDIANA BYC’ers. You must first log on to your Google account or make a Google account. (If you have gmail, just use your gmail password). All you have to do is go to this link....http://goo.gl/maps/UShV6 . Here are the directions. You will see the state of Indiana.. Zoom in to where you live and then click on the red button that says Edit. After you click Edit you will see a hand, blue pin point and a zig zag line on the map. Click the pin point and drag it to where you live on the map. After you have placed your pin point then click on it and you can edit your description by adding your county. If you want to change your blue pin point to another icon or upload your own then up on the right of that box click the pin point icon and choose others or upload your own icon. If anyone has problems with this feel free to ask.

This information is submitted periodically by Mother2Hens

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

I'm still catching up on posts, but decided to take a break (at pg.1968) from reading and check in by posting. I am finally back in the swing of things after a bad week with an ill daughter, having my favorite hen, Jersey, put to sleep, dealing bitterly with the cold!, and getting behind with work (and the thread!) Now Lauren is back at IU and I took my remaining 6 hens out beyond their fenced area for the first field trip they've had in a week. It's interesting to watch their behavior since their leader is gone. They've seemed a little lost and they are all testing each other. Tomorrow is supposed to be 53 and sunny, so we'll enjoy a great day outdoors.

I have to admit that I was kind of dreading the daunting job of catching up on the thread, but it has been very interesting and I've learned a lot of things as usual! I've never "skipped" because I'd feel like I missed something! But I realize that I typically have more time than most of you.

I love the photos of bradselig's beautiful bantam cochins and #14 pullet, kabhyper's funny fluffy silkies, goatluver's pretty hens (cool names, too!), chisNchickens tiny silkie and puppy babies and amazing Sebrights, minmin's handsome roo (hope his eye is better!) Hope Kiniska's insulation-eating chickens are warmer now. Hope Ardizzone's mite problems have improved. Hope hogster's frostbitten chickens--and others, too, are healing. What a picturesque scene that brown cow posted! It's always good to read from our faithful, experienced contributors like jchny, SallyinIndiana, CCCHICKENS, Leahs Mom, Pipd, racinchickins, Too Fast, Peaceful Walls, and many more. I probably should not have named names since I can't name everyone!

Great to hear from you again! Have fun catching up,it seems like things are starting to pick up again.

 

[Mother2Hens]

Look there is a snowman in my house!

hehehehehe....

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I just have to mention that a few days after the posts below, I was at the grocery and coincidentally saw this:

 

[RowdyReptile]

I love it!!! The abominable silkie!



Thanks for the welcome, and I hope everything gets better!

 

[chick rookie]

I don't think it can come back on you. You can't control what they do with the eggs after they get them. It like if someone buys a rooster from and then decides to fight it. They may get int trouble if people find out, but they wouldn't be able to come at you for something someone else did. It all beyond your control, so therefore not your fault. This is how I see it anyways, maybe I am wrong.

After up untill midnight - an hour tlking to a wonderful BYCer I will be meeting in person next weekend, cant wait to meet you, I have not found anything that that is going to keep me up nights if I continue to sell to this person. It's like you said, I cant help what a person does with my eggs after they leave my house with my eggs.

So I want to thank everyone for all the info and input on the subject, as always you all have been a big help and very nice about everything. You wouldnt belive the drama some other sites like to start over the simplest of things. So a real big THANK YOU ALL.