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[Chaneys Ranch]

Here are the pics I got today of my girls

Lovely!

 

[racinchickins]

goatluver ~ I think I hay have misunderstood your question about me posting on CL about Jubilees-- I thought you were asking if that's how I got mine, but when I just re-read it, I think that maybe you were asking if I currently have an ad on CL about wanting Jubilees. So-- Sorry for my usual long-winded story about my Orpingtons! lol

Here's another one (of my long stories): When I first started on this thread a year ago, it seemed like everyone was Lavender Orpington crazy, and I eventually decided that I wanted one because I love the lavender-gray color and everyone said that Orps are gentle and sweet. The ones that I got at chickenscratchpoultry.com's farm were skittish, but I think a lot of that has to do with how they're raised as chicks. Obviously if the owners were too busy to keep track of hatches, they didn't have much time for individual interaction with chicks. When I got my Choc. Orp., Bonbon, there later, she was real laid back, but when she met my Jubilee who was skittish, then Bonbon took cues from her that she should be wary. Now that I have given them daily attention, they are much more relaxed and I think that kind of relaxed is where their breed is showing through. They're acting more like they're supposed to. It also seemed like since they both started laying around a month ago, they have mellowed out more, too.

For the past few months I guess, many thread members have talked about how great Cochins are -- LF or bantam. It seems like more people have been in favor of Cochins over Orps, saying how they loved to be picked up and are sweet and funny. So, I have an order in with bradselig for two LF Cochins for around March 9th, when daylight savings time begins. I'd really like a frizzle of something sometime, but bradselig indicated that it might be difficult to get a Cochin Frizzle hatching egg.

Orpingtons or Cochins? Input please.

One major difference is that Orps are known as good layers, and Cochins are......not. I don't have any personal experience with hens of either breed. All four Cochins I got with my original assortment ended up being roos. I've never had Orps

 

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[COLOR=8B4513]goatluver ~ I think I hay have misunderstood your question about me posting on CL about Jubilees-- I thought you were asking if that's how I got mine, but when I just re-read it, I think that maybe you were asking if I currently have an ad on CL about wanting Jubilees. So-- Sorry for my usual long-winded story about my Orpingtons! lol  [/COLOR]

[COLOR=8B4513]Here's another one (of my long stories): When I first started on this thread a year ago, it seemed like everyone was Lavender Orpington crazy, and I eventually decided that I wanted one because I love the lavender-gray color and everyone said that Orps are gentle and sweet. The ones that I got at chickenscratchpoultry.com's farm were skittish, but I think a lot of that has to do with how they're raised as chicks. Obviously if the owners were too busy to keep track of hatches, they didn't have much time for individual interaction with chicks. When I got my Choc. Orp., Bonbon, there later, she was real laid back, but when she met my Jubilee who was skittish, then Bonbon took cues from her that she should be wary. Now that I have given them daily attention, they are much more relaxed and I think that kind of relaxed is where their breed is showing through. They're acting more like they're supposed to. It also seemed like since they both started laying around a month ago, they have mellowed out more, too.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=8B4513]For the past few months I guess, many thread members have talked about how great Cochins are -- LF or bantam. It seems like more people have been in favor of Cochins over Orps, saying how they loved to be picked up and are sweet and funny. So, I have an order in with bradselig for two LF Cochins for around March 9th, when daylight savings time begins. I'd really like a frizzle of something sometime, but bradselig indicated that it might be difficult to get a Cochin Frizzle hatching egg.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=A52A2A]Orpingtons or Cochins? Input please.[/COLOR]

I like cochins better, but thats just me

 

[SallyinIndiana]

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Why would it be difficult, might impact your choice. If the hen lays few eggs, that is not great. If the feathers get in the way, trimming every 10 days is a solution. If it is genetics that make the frizzle hard to get, compare to getting the right blue in the BLRW 50% of the time, then I would make plans to sell the non frizzles while the breed is popular.
Next looks are big for me, all else being equal. I will pick a dark red or a blue chicken over an orange, white or black most days. Go with what you want to see every day too.

 

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I wanted to work outside this weekend but it is going to be so darn cold!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

So I just caught up on 2275 posts! My chicken hibernation is hopefully over. My EE, "the survivor" has survived through the neg 0 temps and is being such a trooper as the only feathered friend I have right now. She has not cozied p to the pups at all.

SO, to catch up on the last month and a half...

I am sorry to hear about those who have lost feathered and human family members. Either way it's not easy, but we are such a caring group, lot's of therapy here!

M2H and CRSelvey - you asked awhile back how long my EE was gone after the massacre...it was a little over a week. She would show herself a little at a time. Now she is even letting me pick her up and snuggle. I'll grab her and hold her tight to put some extra warmth on her once in awhile. I can see it in her eyes that she appreciates it. She has remained very healthy - I just sent samples in of one of her eggs and some dirt/soil from various places around the yard.

I AM FREE AND CLEAR!! More chickens for me!! (I had to put all my chickens and turkeys down due to a communicable disease last fall).

Einstein, my tough bird, checking out this white stuff.

My Aussie pup, Roxy, is not 4 months old and ROTTEN!

I think I'll be getting some chicks in the spring, but is there anyone that has pullets that they are needing to re-home? I'm wanting plain ole backyard birds, no show birds or anything. Not wanting to pay a bunch, but willing to pay what they're worth. I am just itching to have some girls following me around! And eggs, how I miss my own eggs!!

I would be willing to drive within 2 hours of Dubois county, so like say Bloomington area down to the Kentucky line. PM me if you have anything!

Good to see other than some bumps and bruises and COLD weather, everybody is doing relatively okay!

WOOHOO!

congrats!!! thats just awesome news

 

[Mother2Hens]

Hey I currently live in Dyer, Indiana and tried, unsuccessfully, to get the city council to change the laws that don't allow backyard chickens. My wife and I are now looking at moving (not because of the chicken issue) to Crown Point, IN. Does anyone know the rules and regulations regarding backyard chickens there? I have tried to look through there town code online but couldn't find much. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

milamber ~ Welcome to the Indiana Thread!

I looked online and found some links that may help you, like a Crown Point FB where you could ask about chicken ordinances. Will you be living in the city or the county? I added two other links of places that would probably know about chicken ordinances there. You could click on the Indiana members link at the bottom of my signature to look at our list of Indiana members and if any of them live in that area-- you could PM (personal message) them. Good Luck!
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I think I have settled on a run with tiered raised garden beds around the perimeter. Then I can put herbs and tomatoes in it (and I don't care if the chickens eat the tomatoes). That way the tiered beds will help me deal with the slope of the hillside (I think). I don't know. I'm so new to a project this size! Looking forward to it, though.
leslea ~ That sounds like a good idea! If you look on page 2013, bottom post-- in the background of the photo of my fluffy orpingtons' rear-ends, you'll see a corner of a grazing frame. You might want to set up some of your beds with hardware cloth wire over the top. It prevents chickens from pulling grass or any plant out of the ground by the roots. You can google "chicken grazing frames" for more info.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Thanks to some kind-hearted people (to many to mention) and a lot of patience, I am going to have Buckeye chickens this year.

Ok, maybe that previous emoticon is a bit extreme..

that's more appropriate. LOL

Naaa its the

LOL! just kidding its soooooo exciting!

 

[minmin1258]

I hope you guys get a kick out of this... I think I heard Big Momma saying this about Margo Pollo today!

 

[Leahs Mom]

leslea ~ That sounds like a good idea! If you look on page 2013, bottom post-- in the background of the photo of my fluffy orpingtons' rear-ends, you'll see a corner of a grazing frame. You might want to set up some of your beds with hardware cloth wire over the top. It prevents chickens from pulling grass or any plant out of the ground by the roots. You can google "chicken grazing frames" for more info.

Here's a couple photos from the DIY thread:



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Check out these portable frames for winter:
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