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[Chaneys Ranch]

Hello all! I am new to the group and fairly new to raising chickens! I am located on the south side of Indy and I have 9 hens and 1 rooster. They are still young at roughly 11-12 weeks. I have 2 golden laced Wyandottes, 2 Rhode Island reds (1 hen/1roo), 2 black jersey Giants and 4 ISA Browns. All of them are use as sweet as can be and very friendly!

Welcome to our thread and BYC!

Hey @jchny2000

What happened to those photos of the wedding....Need at least one with you and your daughter!

Also...your new baby I saw on FB

Ugh, been a busy week already! Had a neighbor needing help to process a 600 pound hog tonight, just finally got it finished up. I finally got some wedding pics, so I will share a few shortly! I plan to get more pics of my baby jersey bull tomorrow, he is still on a bottle.

I can't help but laugh at the sight of my tiny Sebright trying to cover her giant Orpington chicks. They're 4 weeks.


She certainly has the perfect expression for the job.

Awww!

What a good momma!!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Hello! We had this beautiful bird show up at our house in Martinsville, IN yesterday and she is still with us this morning. We've checked with all the neighbors and no one seems to know where she came from. Unfortunately we cannot keep her but she seems to like it here and even wants to come in the house. If anyone is interested in coming to get the bird we would greatly appreciate it! We really know nothing about these birds and don't really know what to do with it. Feel free to call us at 317-797-5850.

Definitely a peachick! There are several of us that keep them, hopefully the owner turns up. If not, contact me or any of the other folks mentioned. @Indyshent if you want to set something up, that would be awesome.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

@Leahs Mom & everyone, a couple of my favorite photos from the wedding. I have to admit my face was red from randomly crying for no reason, lol.. My little girl is such a beautiful young woman!
Here is a few pic's: My 3 daughters!

DH the proud dad and his baby girl. Oh yes she had killer high heels on!

Lastly myself, Cassy, and her birth mother. We are very close and I tell her they look like twins!

Nothing special happening with the birds. I have most of my chickens comingled now, will still be hatching EE/OEs and probably Sumatra. I want to add more splash to the flock. Lots of gosling hatching, and the first peachick. Unfortunately it wasn't a strong chick and passed. At least now I know my pair are producing fertile eggs.

So monday, instead of taking it easy we decided on a road trip to Albany! I got a text from another farmer that knows I have been searching for a bottle calf. "Mooose" is looking like the name he is getting, but DH doesn't like it lol. He is a one month old Jersey bull!

He is so tiny! Dh and I hauled him home in the HHR wagon! About 100 pounds, dehorned, wormed shots etc. Impressive looking lil calf. Fanny my adult Jersey cow comes home tomorrow! I know she will be very excited to see him, she just adored my neighbors calves. If he stays gentle and shows good temperament, he will become my permanent bull. I asked the fella to keep me in mind for a few more calves. First thing I am doing is getting those ear tags off once he trusts us and has time to settle in. There are other methods of herd identification that are more humane, and don't pose a risk of injury or infection. I despise ear tags.

 

[kittydoc]

Just some random photos to post for no real reason!




Some of my year-old Bieles. I would like to sell a trio (my roo plus two hens) if anyone is interested. PM me. They were among the birds tested for my NPIP recertification, so they are clear of pullorum and typhoid.

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Cogburn as a two-year-old, tail still getting more full every year, and still just a dream of a rooster. I wish all my roos were like him!

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Two of my three Silver Grey Dorkings from Sand Hill. Pullet in the foreground, cockerel behind her. Unlike Orps, these babies are awesome flyers! I have some hatching eggs in the bator from OK that are seemingly doing well (considering I swore off buying hatching eggs EVER again--Mandy talked me out of it). Hoping for 3-4 more pullets. This color of Dorking autosexes--BONUS!!!! The pullet pretty much looks like she will forever (a little change, but not much). The boys still have a metamorphosis to go through but are clearly different from the pullets.

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Bitties and more bitties! Lavs and chocs and cuckoos.

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My three English blues that should all be pullets. They're 7 weeks and the combs are still yellow and the wattles just pale pink streaks. A black cockerel their age was very obviously male. I also have a fourth blue that is a gender bender. I don't know what it is, but I'm keeping it until I figure it out. I'd hate to cull a pullet, even if it's a rooish one. It's a couple of weeks younger and not shown, but every other day I go back and forth on what gender it is. All I know is it's BIG but it acts more like a pullet now. Hopefully I'll see some direction in a couple of weeks.

That's it! Just hadn't been on much lately. Been busy and sick a lot. Waiting for the ****** government to decide whether they'll approve my disability. My appeal was 6 weeks ago and I should have heard by now. I think that means it was sent out for medical review, which could also be good or bad, but at least I did not get a quick 4 week smackdown. I used to be able to do all the chicken jobs, but now all I do is handle chicks in the house and garage until they go outside. Jay takes care of all the adults unless they need to be looked at from a veterinary standpoint.

Please keep your fingers crossed and/or send up a prayer for me that I win my appeal. I don't know how much longer we can hold out on no income from my end, and I feel really bad about not holding up my end. For those of you who don't know, I've had 5 back surgeries.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Just some random photos to post for no real reason!




Some of my year-old Bieles. I would like to sell a trio (my roo plus two hens) if anyone is interested. PM me. They were among the birds tested for my NPIP recertification, so they are clear of pullorum and typhoid.

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Cogburn as a two-year-old, tail still getting more full every year, and still just a dream of a rooster. I wish all my roos were like him!

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Two of my three Silver Grey Dorkings from Sand Hill. Pullet in the foreground, cockerel behind her. Unlike Orps, these babies are awesome flyers! I have some hatching eggs in the bator from OK that are seemingly doing well (considering I swore off buying hatching eggs EVER again--Mandy talked me out of it). Hoping for 3-4 more pullets. This color of Dorking autosexes--BONUS!!!! The pullet pretty much looks like she will forever (a little change, but not much). The boys still have a metamorphosis to go through but are clearly different from the pullets.

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Bitties and more bitties! Lavs and chocs and cuckoos.

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My three English blues that should all be pullets. They're 7 weeks and the combs are still yellow and the wattles just pale pink streaks. A black cockerel their age was very obviously male. I also have a fourth blue that is a gender bender. I don't know what it is, but I'm keeping it until I figure it out. I'd hate to cull a pullet, even if it's a rooish one. It's a couple of weeks younger and not shown, but every other day I go back and forth on what gender it is. All I know is it's BIG but it acts more like a pullet now. Hopefully I'll see some direction in a couple of weeks.

That's it! Just hadn't been on much lately. Been busy and sick a lot. Waiting for the ****** government to decide whether they'll approve my disability. My appeal was 6 weeks ago and I should have heard by now. I think that means it was sent out for medical review, which could also be good or bad, but at least I did not get a quick 4 week smackdown. I used to be able to do all the chicken jobs, but now all I do is handle chicks in the house and garage until they go outside. Jay takes care of all the adults unless they need to be looked at from a veterinary standpoint.

Please keep your fingers crossed and/or send up a prayer for me that I win my appeal. I don't know how much longer we can hold out on no income from my end, and I feel really bad about not holding up my end. For those of you who don't know, I've had 5 back surgeries.

Beilies are stunning! And Cogburn is flat awesome. I love his tail feathers. Really miss his son. They are a fantastic line, roosters are huge and so sweet. Really enjoyed your pictures!
SSI is hard to obtain. My Sister has several issues from a bad car accident. Took her about a year to get help. Just jump through the hoops so to speak.. file all the papers and have the doctors follow through. Praying for you!

 

[Greenthumb83]

@Leahs Mom & everyone, a couple of my favorite photos from the wedding. I have to admit my face was red from randomly crying for no reason, lol.. My little girl is such a beautiful young woman!
Here is a few pic's: My 3 daughters!

DH the proud dad and his baby girl. Oh yes she had killer high heels on!

Lastly myself, Cassy, and her birth mother. We are very close and I tell her they look like twins!

Nothing special happening with the birds. I have most of my chickens comingled now, will still be hatching EE/OEs and probably Sumatra. I want to add more splash to the flock. Lots of gosling hatching, and the first peachick. Unfortunately it wasn't a strong chick and passed. At least now I know my pair are producing fertile eggs.

So monday, instead of taking it easy we decided on a road trip to Albany! I got a text from another farmer that knows I have been searching for a bottle calf. "Mooose" is looking like the name he is getting, but DH doesn't like it lol. He is a one month old Jersey bull!

He is so tiny! Dh and I hauled him home in the HHR wagon! About 100 pounds, dehorned, wormed shots etc. Impressive looking lil calf. Fanny my adult Jersey cow comes home tomorrow! I know she will be very excited to see him, she just adored my neighbors calves. If he stays gentle and shows good temperament, he will become my permanent bull. I asked the fella to keep me in mind for a few more calves. First thing I am doing is getting those ear tags off once he trusts us and has time to settle in. There are other methods of herd identification that are more humane, and don't pose a risk of injury or infection. I despise ear tags.

What a beautiful family you have!! Congrats Momma! Your daughter looks very happy. And you look great, couldn't even tell you cried. I will be a mess when that day comes for us lol.

Beautiful baby bull also. You are one busy lady!

 

[Greenthumb83]

Just some random photos to post for no real reason!




Some of my year-old Bieles. I would like to sell a trio (my roo plus two hens) if anyone is interested. PM me. They were among the birds tested for my NPIP recertification, so they are clear of pullorum and typhoid.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Cogburn as a two-year-old, tail still getting more full every year, and still just a dream of a rooster. I wish all my roos were like him!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Two of my three Silver Grey Dorkings from Sand Hill. Pullet in the foreground, cockerel behind her. Unlike Orps, these babies are awesome flyers! I have some hatching eggs in the bator from OK that are seemingly doing well (considering I swore off buying hatching eggs EVER again--Mandy talked me out of it). Hoping for 3-4 more pullets. This color of Dorking autosexes--BONUS!!!! The pullet pretty much looks like she will forever (a little change, but not much). The boys still have a metamorphosis to go through but are clearly different from the pullets.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Bitties and more bitties! Lavs and chocs and cuckoos.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------



My three English blues that should all be pullets. They're 7 weeks and the combs are still yellow and the wattles just pale pink streaks. A black cockerel their age was very obviously male. I also have a fourth blue that is a gender bender. I don't know what it is, but I'm keeping it until I figure it out. I'd hate to cull a pullet, even if it's a rooish one. It's a couple of weeks younger and not shown, but every other day I go back and forth on what gender it is. All I know is it's BIG but it acts more like a pullet now. Hopefully I'll see some direction in a couple of weeks.

That's it! Just hadn't been on much lately. Been busy and sick a lot. Waiting for the ****** government to decide whether they'll approve my disability. My appeal was 6 weeks ago and I should have heard by now. I think that means it was sent out for medical review, which could also be good or bad, but at least I did not get a quick 4 week smackdown. I used to be able to do all the chicken jobs, but now all I do is handle chicks in the house and garage until they go outside. Jay takes care of all the adults unless they need to be looked at from a veterinary standpoint.

Please keep your fingers crossed and/or send up a prayer for me that I win my appeal. I don't know how much longer we can hold out on no income from my end, and I feel really bad about not holding up my end. For those of you who don't know, I've had 5 back surgeries.

It was the same for my Dad (also back problems). He had to fight for a few years for it. Lots of back and forth with lawyer and doctors. So much was put into more and more appointments to get appropriate documentation. And he lives over and hour away from his doctors and specialists, so it was a real strain. I think they put everyone through hell for it. My grandmother only had less than 25% of her hearing before her implant and they still declined her a few times before getting it. I hope this happens soon for you.

Love the pics. Wish I was in need of a few more chickens!

I am cut off until next year. DH decided he wanted quail out of the blue. Someone we know was getting rid of them and was happy to just drop them off. So we have a whole new project going....and we are still not done with getting chickens all finished up. Part of the roof of the run still needs to be done.

I had to laugh though. How many times did he give me hell when I came home with a new box of chicks in my lap??? And now he has "his own" birds. I love it lol. I knew he got bit by the poultry bug. Now I have proof. <3

 

[Crista]

Hello all! I am new to the group and fairly new to raising chickens! I am located on the south side of Indy and I have 9 hens and 1 rooster. They are still young at roughly 11-12 weeks. I have 2 golden laced Wyandottes, 2 Rhode Island reds (1 hen/1roo), 2 black jersey Giants and 4 ISA Browns. All of them are use as sweet as can be and very friendly!

Welcome to our thread and BYC!

Hey @jchny2000 What happened to those photos of the wedding....Need at least one with you and your daughter! Also...your new baby I saw on FB

Ugh, been a busy week already! Had a neighbor needing help to process a 600 pound hog tonight, just finally got it finished up. I finally got some wedding pics, so I will share a few shortly! I plan to get more pics of my baby jersey bull tomorrow, he is still on a bottle.

I can't help but laugh at the sight of my tiny Sebright trying to cover her giant Orpington chicks. They're 4 weeks. She certainly has the perfect expression for the job.

Awww! What a good momma!!

The expression on her face is perfect. It could be a long suffering sigh or a yeh, i know, they grow up so fast

 

[Faraday40]

jchny2000 and kittydoc I loved seeing all your pics.

Cogburn's son looks just like his Daddy. We love him dearly.... just not enough to give him a decent name. DD started calling him "Mr. Dummy-pants" & it kind of stuck. Poor guy.





To anyone with knowledge of lavender genetics,do you have any idea what color this is?

I have blk/lav split roos & lav orp hens. They should be easy to differentiate, but chick in the middle looks in between.

It also looks different in different lighting.

Pics below show the mystery orp chick between a lav & a black.


Taken with flash - looks like a darker lav




Taken without flash. - looks more like the black




It almost looks like the chick has some white frosted tips on her black fluff

 

[MikeTodd]

Anyone keep ISA Browns? Looking at them for egg layers for the winter.