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[Indyshent]

Out of 25 hens and 5 or so pullets, I got 24 eggs both Tuesday and Wednesday. Haven't gone out yet today, but it's probably less spectacular because of the cold snap.

 

[tmarsh83]

Snowed all day here. Three of last four days I had gotten three eggs from three ladies.

Today. Zero. Lol

 

[funnyfarmmom]

Bedford Rural King has a bin of new chicks in today labeled Aracauna. I don't know what they should look like, but what they have all have chipmunk markings. They also have a bin unlabeled that wwere all like a real light reddish with no other markings at all. DDcalled them caramel popcorn lol. That bin was so ridiculously full the poor chicks ccouldn'tmove around each other to get to food or water. Hopefully someone has bought a lot of those since this morning.

 

[Mishlerfarm24]

Snowed all day here. Three of last four days I had gotten three eggs from three ladies.

Today. Zero. Lol

Oh my gosh same here! So sick of snow now! I just want spring and new chicks already!! Lol but I got 4 eggs yesterday and 1 today! Told my girls they were slacking! Lol

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Bedford Rural King has a bin of new chicks in today labeled Aracauna. I don't know what they should look like, but what they have all have chipmunk markings. They also have a bin unlabeled that wwere all like a real light reddish with no other markings at all. DDcalled them caramel popcorn lol. That bin was so ridiculously full the poor chicks ccouldn'tmove around each other to get to food or water. Hopefully someone has bought a lot of those since this morning.

Thanks for the chick radar!

Quote: It looks like next weeks a lot better!

 

[Faraday40]

I won't bother showing my "icky poop pics" today, but Cuddles seems to be improving a tiny bit. Her poops are sometimes solid, she's eating a little- only treats she really likes. (bread & mealworms) She pecked at tuna & yogurt. Still very odd because this girl is usually a bottomless pit. She's not at death's door yet.

 

[pbirdhaven]

Managed to get behind again--so much for good intentions.

Welcome Digzs and weezerfish!

@jchny. Prayers for your parents (and you).

My birds are finally laying and I can't get anybody to help get my sportsman out of the shed--grrr! I put eggs in a styro incubator so will see what happens.

@pipd. Congrats on the Crashie egg!

 

[Nin315]

Hi all. Im in crawfordsville, in. (45nmins nw of indy).I consider myself pretty intermet savvy but not sure if i am posting this in the right spot, lol.
Growing up, we had many far animals, including chickens. In the 80's, I was a teen and my dad had 2 of the old style redwood cabinet incubators that we hatched out chicks from our flocks eggs and sold them every spring . I had chickens myself about 10 yrs ago and am now getting ready to go again.Im moving to the house my grandma had out in the country so im excited. I asked for a tabletop incubator for my bday and have eggs in it now,,8 days left! I bought chicks, and a few ducks a few weeks ago,, also got a few adult pairs locally. Going to pick up some dark throated golden and lady amherst pheasants Saturday. I have a million questions, even tho I would probably be considered semi experienced,, lol..
I am ISO many supplies and equipment, birds, etc..but ill ask later bc this is turning into a book..
so hi and hope I didnt post where I wasnt supposed to.

 

[dennislambert79]

Thanks for the chick radar report!

Goats help a lot deterring predators as long as there's no coyote. Woods can be ok, but if there's a lot of brush it will invite fox. We have learned to keep brush clear, my buck Bochepus's summer job lol! Electric fence is excellent too, and keeps the birds in. Just have to watch voltages.

Awesome news, what incubator did you get?

Right now I'm using one from farm innovation. Today I should be getting Brinsea mini advance in the mail just in time to put some eggs in for the Easter hatch

 

[ChickCrazed]

Hi all. Im in crawfordsville, in. (45nmins nw of indy).I consider myself pretty intermet savvy but not sure if i am posting this in the right spot, lol.
Growing up, we had many far animals, including chickens. In the 80's, I was a teen and my dad had 2 of the old style redwood cabinet incubators that we hatched out chicks from our flocks eggs and sold them every spring . I had chickens myself about 10 yrs ago and am now getting ready to go again.Im moving to the house my grandma had out in the country so im excited. I asked for a tabletop incubator for my bday and have eggs in it now,,8 days left! I bought chicks, and a few ducks a few weeks ago,, also got a few adult pairs locally. Going to pick up some dark throated golden and lady amherst pheasants Saturday. I have a million questions, even tho I would probably be considered semi experienced,, lol..
I am ISO many supplies and equipment, birds, etc..but ill ask later bc this is turning into a book..
so hi and hope I didnt post where I wasnt supposed to.

Welcome! I'm a bit south of you in Lebanon. You are in the right place! This is a great group and always helpful!