INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[lilmizscareall]

I'm not currently watching tv, BUT I just finished Dexter, caught the first episode of Sons of Anarchy, I'm always watching Poirot and have enjoyed the first few episodes of Mr. Selfridge...

Right now I'm watching the new ducklings I was finally able to pick up from @SallyinIndiana. Photos to come...

 

[goatluver20]

Red hot chilli peppers WEIRD!! Bruno mars did okay on some songs though

 

[SallyinIndiana]

I'm not currently watching tv, BUT I just finished Dexter, caught the first episode of Sons of Anarchy, I'm always watching Poirot and have enjoyed the first few episodes of Mr. Selfridge...

Right now I'm watching the new ducklings I was finally able to pick up from @SallyinIndiana . Photos to come...

Those ducks are fun to watch. They stand up more than my khakis did last summer. They like to run too. Very active.

 

[browncow15]

Red hot chilli peppers WEIRD!! Bruno mars did okay on some songs though

Haha I didn't even know the the chili peppers were still a thing. They were popular when I was in jr high! And I have no idea who Bruno Mars is! glad I missed it! Tucking the animals in for the night, chickies gave me a dozen eggs today!

 

[racinchickins]

We have ignition! I'm very excited. I just fired up my new (to me) Sportsman. Test hatch goes into it tomorrow! Some barnyard mixes, some Crested Cream Legbars, and some American Bresse. I've been watching everyone else hatching, hatching, hatching. I finally broke down and had to join in.

 

[BackyardBitten]

We have ignition! I'm very excited. I just fired up my new (to me) Sportsman. Test hatch goes into it tomorrow! Some barnyard mixes, some Crested Cream Legbars, and some American Bresse. I've been watching everyone else hatching, hatching, hatching. I finally broke down and had to join in.

Sending you good hatching vibes your way and good luck!!

 

[Mother2Hens]

Lauren on a good day

Thank you all for your well wishes about my DD, Lauren, who DH brought home from IU today since she was too sick to care for herself. After waiting over two hours at "Urgent Care," she was diagnosed with a virus, as expected, but at least she had a physician's assessment since she has a sore throat, swollen glands, fever, aches different than her usual fibromyalgia, and nausea. She's supposed to stay in bed a few days before returning.

I received a very thoughtful PM from Old Rooster who recommended a Bloomington physician. It was perfect timing since we've been discussing finding a Bloomington option other than IU Health Center. Lauren sees someone new there each visit, which isn't the greatest for a chronically ill person. So, I'm checking out Old Rooster's lead tomorrow.
I think my new flock of three Silkies from bradselig and two LF English Orpingtons from Kiniska were hatched the same weekend of Jan. 11th, making them three weeks old. The Silkies will be surprised when the Orps turn into giants! Until they're able to go outside to play, I looked up ideas to entertain chicks. If anyone has any comments, please post.

Ideas to entertain chicks in a brooder:
Cut a piece of grass and dirt from the yard (not from the middle--lol) for them to dig around in
Rotate different types of branches for low perches and exploring
Fill a shallow bowl with coarse sand/dirt for a dustbath
Hide a twist-tie or plastic-coated piece of wire in their bedding as a "prize" to find. Make sure it's large enough/not sharp/safe, etc.
Look for adaptable cat toys and bird toys including different types of balls, mirrors, and bells. Other suitable items can be repurposed to make toys, but always check for possible safety issues.

When they're old enough (I assume six weeks?) --they could have a few treats hiding inside of a toy like small sunflower kernels, small pieces of a cut-up grape, blueberry, or romaine lettuce, etc.
A few licks of peanut butter on a hanging toy.
Put a few small crickets in the brooder.

 

[kabhyper1]

[VIDEO]

] this is so our jack russell Dax

 

[Mother2Hens]

kabhyper~ I loved that ad! I saw it the other day on a preview of Super Bowl commercials. They don't even wait until Game Day anymore!
How is your Silkie's eye?

We have ignition! I'm very excited. I just fired up my new (to me) Sportsman. Test hatch goes into it tomorrow! Some barnyard mixes, some Crested Cream Legbars, and some American Bresse. I've been watching everyone else hatching, hatching, hatching. I finally broke down and had to join in.

So, now you're c-hatching up with the rest?

 

[kabhyper1]

[COLOR=008080]kabhyper~[/COLOR] [COLOR=8B4513]I loved that ad! I saw it the other day on a preview of Super Bowl commercials. They don't even wait until Game Day anymore! [/COLOR]
[COLOR=8B4513]How is your Silkie's eye?[/COLOR]
[rule][COLOR=8B4513]So, now you're c-hatching up with the rest?[/COLOR]

The dog in that ad is so our jack russell dax lol. Lilys eyes are getting better.I hope your daughter gets better soon!