INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[iamfivewire]

a nice lookin' group of chickens @kabhyper1

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Those of you that have goats for milking here are some questions.

First did you make your own milking stand or did you buy one. All links appreciated.

Next do you hand milk or use a pump. If you use a pump, which one? Again all links are appreciated.

I went to the fias website but there were no pump recommendations.

 

[raisinemright]

Those of you that have goats for milking here are some questions.


First did you make your own milking stand or did you buy one.   All links appreciated.

 
Next do you hand milk or use a pump.  If you use a pump, which one?  Again all links are appreciated. 


I went to the fias website but there were no pump recommendations.   

I built our milk stand, and a hand pump! The pump don't work so well. We mostly hand milk. But next spring I'll be getting a double milker fir our herd. We will be buying a folding milk stand for the fair season. Hope this helps.

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

Well finally back from the fair! I entered a chicken wrong an ended up bringing one back home. Oh well, life goes on. I did this project interact where you pretty much sit at a table with a chicken and people can pet them and ask you questions. You don't have the slightest idea how many little kids asked me if my splash Ameraucana was an owl lol

 

[Minminme]

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Ellymayrans- these are the ones I was mentioning t you. One is crowing already can u tell which it is?

This is my 3rd attempt at responding! They just aren't posting! ! Geez!
Both boys.
Here is a young pair of mine probably hatched around the same time as yours.

Yep that was th crowed! And I was actually hoping the one with shorter com be was a pullet...drat drat drat! Maybe next spring I could get a few chicks from you. Don't want t do eggs anymore too disappointing when they don't hatch or die after th hatch. But I seem t do ok with chicks. Oh and THANKS a lot for the sex confirmation. Whaaaaaaaaa! Lol

 

[Minminme]

I'm with you on planning for next year -- there were a number of things that occurred to me yesterday out in the garcen that I'm going to do differently.  I just wish we wouldn't have to wait for an entire year to start over again!!

X 2

 

[PeacefulWalls]

Wow that is awesome! I got to learn some about the achievement award trip at one of the things I did at purdue. It sounds really neat. Tell me how it goes for her My two projects that went to state got blue.

Congrats on your state projects! My son got blue on his sewing project that went to state. I told him that was still something to be proud of since at state you're going up against all the other county winners. Did you go to Round Up at Purdue? Both of my kids went this year and had a blast. Chloe said they saw some pics or video from a previous Washington DC trip while they were there.

 

[Minminme]

Dear Abbey

I am treating one of my hens for bumblefoot on both feet.  They were obviously bothering her prior to treatment, she was hobbling around looking pathetic.  And in comparison to pictures of "bad bumblefoot" found online, hers were not all that bad.  Just for giggles I went out and caught and inspected 6 other hens feet to see if there were any issues (they were thrilled).  Most had what looked like a spot on both feet.  They haven't been limping at all, don't seem uncomfortable. Do I really need to treat 12 more feet?  This is getting rediculous!?!?! At what point do you guys treat it? I am almost wondering if most chickens have suspect spots on their feet, it is only when it flares out of control that it becomes a problem.


Thanks

Lazy in Lebanon

Dear Lazy in Lebanon,
It has recently bn said that it's not necessary t treat unless there are signs of infection or discomfort while walking or standing. If you have that many birds with it you may want to chk your coop and run for pointed or sharp objects that may b puncturing their feet. Oh and I advise trying the Preparation H method of treatment mentioned on this thread within the last week...it worked fabulous on the Pretty Polish Hen I picked up at Chickenfest.
Good Luck with your situation.
Signed "Abby"? Lol

 

[hoosiercheetah]

Seems quiet tonight.

 

[Mother2Hens]

Cher is a blue partridge frizzled sizzle. When I bought her, the breeder told me she was a blue sizzle. After I did some reading, interacting with partridge and sizzle owners on BYC, learned about the frizzle genetics and the breed, I've been tutored to her appropriate designation 'partridge' and 'frizzled'. Who knew just buying a cute fuzzball could end up so complicated?!
She's FULL of personality and has no idea she's the smallest in the bunch.
about 12 weeks old now
she's about 4 weeks old here, in her awkward phase

You're one of the persons I was hoping would reply. Thank you.

I was wondering about the exact method, which you read my mind and shared here. She does not have a silkie-type comb, she has a quasi-single comb. From what I've read, that's not an awesome trait, but I was more concerned about discerning it from her feather-poof when I trim it.Thanks again for the play by play!

I recall someone on here also used barettes or a clip of some kind, and of course the painter's tape is a good idea, too.

I'm hoping a trim of her poof would change her behavior. She's in with 7 LF, 1 bantam oprington, and 1 silkie. She's the youngest and smallest, and literally RUNS everywhere instead of walking. I wondered if she saw her bangs out of the corner of her eye and thought they were chasing her?

pginsber ~ Haha-- That sounds like something a silkie would do! Mine just stood around looking cute, but didn't do much until we gave them a trim. Mine have a single comb, which I personally find more attractive. Mine are minimalists.

Btw, I had to laugh at my reply compared to the others since I often add a backstory and too many details.

I long ago decided that it's just the way I write, and readers have the option of skipping my tedious posts!

@Birdylady3 Your photos are great~ I love this expression! Reminds me of some of the looks my RIR Nene has given me in photos.

Dear Abbey
I am treating one of my hens for bumblefoot on both feet. They were obviously bothering her prior to treatment, she was hobbling around looking pathetic. And in comparison to pictures of "bad bumblefoot" found online, hers were not all that bad. Just for giggles I went out and caught and inspected 6 other hens feet to see if there were any issues (they were thrilled). Most had what looked like a spot on both feet. They haven't been limping at all, don't seem uncomfortable. Do I really need to treat 12 more feet? This is getting rediculous!?!?! At what point do you guys treat it? I am almost wondering if most chickens have suspect spots on their feet, it is only when it flares out of control that it becomes a problem.
Thanks
Lazy in Lebanon

Dear Lazy,

First, you should think about picking up all of the rusty nails, thumbtacks, and broken glass in your yard.

Sincerely,
The Deceased Abigail Van Buren
@Thriftymom6 Members have mentioned asking groceries for overripe produce for their chickens. If you prefer organics, most groceries have an organic section, or maybe Whole Foods or Fresh Market gives away their leftover produce.