INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[Indyshent]

Ugh. Some of the younger and smaller birds, plus the CX are now presenting respiratory problems since the sub-zero temps started. They act cold too. Put down fresh bedding but can't remove old poo. Put in more heat lamps and closed off some of the ventilation because hordes of sparrows invaded and have been pooping everywhere--especially in the water.

Tried a new horizontal waterer, but the bowls of water froze after the stupid sparrows splashed the water everywhere and capped in the cups.

Generally, I wouldn't close off any of the ventilation so long as the coop was dry, but several of the otherwise healthy birds have been shivering. Respiratory problems seem to have started with very young and poorly feathered birds. Coop is still dry. Didn't notice any ammonia fumes, but cold air makes my nose run, so I'm wondering if they might be having similar issues due to cold and dust.

 

[JanetMarie]

Looking for another cat or kitten. Either a Manx, or an American Bobtail. A kitten would be nice so that it would be easier to leash train. He won't be allowed to go outside on his own, ever.

 

[JanetMarie]

My buff Orpington hen comes in the house everyday to eat and hang out. She behaves very well.

She gets nervous that she might get mated with, and is nervous being closed in with everyone.

 

[kanina]

DH decided he wants to add some lav orps to our flock, but doesn't want to deal with chicks... I can't seem to get him to understand that a) you rarely find grown lav orps for sale and b) chicks are usually much cheaper than pullets and than hens

 

[Nyla]

Anyone have any hens known for broodiness for sale or trade? I'd love to trade my 5 hens but will buy some too!

 

[Nyla]

I keep trying to buy day old chicks from Meyer Hatchery, because I'm wanting known broody chickens. But I have to keep reminding myself that they wouldn't fill the position I need filled. *Hatchers for my spring Muscovy eggs*. This chicken math is trying to take over! I just almost completed a order of 25 Leann's Adopt me bargain chicks! But I really don't want to take care of chicks till spring and by then I'll be swarmed in ducklings and then I wouldn't need chickens anymore....
But I keep picturing those cute little fluff balls running around my brooder...

 

[Indyshent]

Lost the "ugly naked chick" overnight. No signs of frostbite on anyone. Opened some more of the ventilation this morning. Most of the flock seems healthier today.

 

[kanina]

I keep trying to buy day old chicks from Meyer Hatchery, because I'm wanting known broody chickens. But I have to keep reminding myself that they wouldn't fill the position I need filled. *Hatchers for my spring Muscovy eggs*. This chicken math is trying to take over! I just almost completed a order of 25 Leann's Adopt me bargain chicks! But I really don't want to take care of chicks till spring and by then I'll be swarmed in ducklings and then I wouldn't need chickens anymore....
But I keep picturing those cute little fluff balls running around my brooder...

Not sure how far this is from you, but a cochin silkie cross should be the mother of all broodies lol

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/grd/d/variety-of-chickens-for-sale/6445596454.html

 

[Nyla]

I emailed them last night! I'm still waiting for their reply! Thank you!

Not sure how far this is from you, but a cochin silkie cross should be the mother of all broodies lol

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/grd/d/variety-of-chickens-for-sale/6445596454.html

 

[Nyla]

I'm extremely horrible at buying something, loving it, selling it later for more Muscovy's , then buy it again....

Like chickens, I bought them as eggs hatched them raised them, then sold them to make room for more Muscovy's.
Just bought some chickens again!
Same thing happened with quails!!!!
Just bought 124 hatching eggs and 23 day old chicks from my Friend who sell $1 hay bales for bedding!!!
But this time I'm not over whelming my self with quails.
(Had over 600+ Quails Last time )
Only doing 20 females and 4 males per type.
Types I will be getting:
Celadon Layers
Silvers
Pharoah
Italian
Texas A&M
Rosetta
Tuxedo