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[vickichicki]

Enough talking, here are the pictures
Silkie chick 1

Silkie chick 2

Silkie chick 3 (my favorite, can't wait to see adult color)

Showgirl chick 1

Showgirl chick 2

Showgirl chick 3

Absolutely wonderful.

Let us know when you start breeding them huh. Might be able to make room

 

[vickichicki]

I guess today is happy Star Wars day. In honor of this auspicious occasion I would like everyone to meet Anakin my three day old ram

So correct me if I am wrong. Is this picture taken in your kitchen?

 

[Momma 2 silkies]

I have a few new pictures of my lovely showgirl chicks. I just wanted to share. I am really starting to fall in love with these little guys, so different and sweet.

everyone has been sharing their babies that aren't chickens, I just want to show of my boy Mack, even though his little face is dirty, I love my baby.

 

[danand]

. Found this this morning in the Millie nest! Somebody's got some explaining to do!!

 

[danand]

Sorry I've had a really busy week, hard to catch up!

Welcome all the new people!!

Loving all the pics!! Wish I could get a bottle baby lamb- maybe next spring!!

 

[me me me]

So correct me if I am wrong.  Is this picture taken in your kitchen?

No it's my wife's kitchen linolium pet gates and puppy pads he already goes to puppy pad to pee and needing a bottle every four hours he stays in there for one more day

 

[me me me]

I don't know how I missed it but I just realized I have a special needs chicken I don't think will make it. But as long as its healthy I will keep it and accommodate it. Right now it's strong and healthy though missing an eye and cross beaked.

 

[ldymelissande]

I am watching the bird I refer to as derp consider knocking three of the others off of the perch. Those three are already asleep and if derp jumps up he will twist the Branch like he always does and dump everyone off. I keep referring to them all as boys, I guess that is to keep from being disappointed if I get a large number of roos.

I gave them some dandelions out of the yard yesterday I am thinking of bringing in some grass clippings Monday after I mow to supplement their bedding. they keep trying to eat the shredded paper so I thought maybe I should give them edible bedding. If the weather warms back up I might just take the whole crate out and let them hang out there for a while while I scrub off the tray.

 

[Mother2Hens]

hogster 160 posted: Mereks, does anyone vaccinate for it? I'm asking because when I got my chicks from Meyers, I didn't know what it was. As I wanted a bird who had little meds from the get go, I only fed med feed for the first 20 lbs of feed. Little did I know that Mereks is deadly. I wish now that I had gotten them vaccinated. I was basically told since there have never been chickens on my property, and I was getting so few, Mereks would be no problem. I am fearful of it after all my reading up on it. How is everyone going to all the meet and swaps and not bring something like that home with them on their clothes or shoes? Sometimes being new to things really sucks, the "what ifs" get a hold and don't let go. I would love to get more chicks, but from reading I should stick with a hatchery. Do I get new chicks vaccinated for Mereks or not? So many dang questions.

hogster~ As a fairly new chicken owner, I can relate to feeling overwhelmed thinking of all the diseases my hens could get and feeling intimidated about all the hatching and buying and trading that many of our Thread members enjoy. And maybe because we are both new to chickens, I would also worry about contamination from going to a swap meet. Additionally, as bradselig mentioned, I don't like the thought of puppy mill types of people selling any type of animal. However, I've never been to a swap meet, but they sound like any organization-- there are both good and bad people involved. Little Ameraucana Mom only buys birds from certain reputable vendors. me me me mentioned the importance of quarantining new birds.

As far as Marek's Disease, maybe other more experience members can comment. When I asked my vet if my chickens needed vaccines, he didn't recommend it since I just have five hens and live in a subdivision.

I totally agree with you, too, that I have to have my "daily dose" of chicken therapy-- and I know that all of our crazy chicken loving members agree. (Daily doses lead to weekly support group meetings! haha)

 

[Mother2Hens]

Originally Posted by cdgualtieri
So how do you keep a dog from chasing/killing your chickens? My dog killed two of mine. :-( I'm so upset. I don't want to have to build a large run/pen as we have so much land they can roam on. Suggestions?

cdgualtieri~ It was good to have you back, but so sorry to hear about your dog killing two of your chickens! Several members gave great advice. German Shepherds and Labs are both wonderful, intelligent breeds, so hopefully your mix can be trained. Keep us posted! : - )

Momma2Silkies~ What breed is your cutie, Mack the cat? I didn't see him listed on your signature.

mememe~ Sweet lamb! vickichicki~ I think a lamb in the kitchen would be handy. I'm surprised you didn't comment on my "squirrel on the bed" photo! haha Also, thank you for offering to help with the map project that StelleKitten from Texas told us about. I will get back to you. As far as my idea about the highlighting the counties we're from, it would be great if it could be added to our signatures, but photos can't be added. I haven't even discussed it with jchny yet since the idea was just floating around in my head.

Idymelissande~ I used a little HandiTak removable adhesive to keep perches steady when I had chicks. I just made sure there wasn't any Tak visible so the chicks wouldn't peck at it. I feel for you guys in the northern part of the state. Summer is just around the corner!

My hens were bummed about the rainy day: