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[Leahs Mom]

I'm over 100 posts behind but wanted to post this photo. More food for thought on the aprons....

From: https://www.facebook.com/homesteading

 

[Leahs Mom]

I have not used them but I have seen posts on facebook for a chicken / pet sitting company in Indy.
https://www.facebook.com/happyathomeindy

Personally, I would want another chicken owner in some ways but then the bio risks might mean a non chicken owner is better. I think it depends on how much stuff you have going on too. Right now I would not think of asking for someone to watch my chickens unless it was an emergency. I have laying hens, breeding pens, growout coups, ducks, tiny brooders, and incubators finishing up 3 different sets of eggs. It is not as simple as feed and water right now. Come summer or early fall after the extreme heat is over, maybe it will be feed and water all pens, gather eggs.

I've thought about that too...not wanting to have someone bring in any possible exposure to "nasties". But, on the other hand, if someone is an "informed" chicken keeper, they would go out of their way not to contaminate your flock - or theirs!

Strangely...I have a friend not too far away that has had sick chickens and I don't want her to come around mine. She's not aware of such things and I feel like I'd be offensive to ask her to take precautions. Maybe I wouldn't be...but it is a little strange.

 

[pginsber]

Re: Petsitter, Delawaremommy on this Indiana thread is/has been a petsitter before. I haven't spoken to her recently, but suggest interested persons PM her.
We are lucky enough to have a petsitter that is from the North side of Indianapolis, who grew up with chickens. She does a good job with all the little beings on the 'care list': fodder, seedlings, fish, frogs, wild birds, parakeets, feral cats, stray dogs, dogs, cats, and now chickens.
We had dinner with her last week and asked her how she felt about goats...I think she'd be fine with it, but she definitely rolled her eyes at us.
I might have to remove something from the vacation petsitter 'care list' if we want to add goats. Maybe the wild and stray beings could fend for themself for a week, and I could get a baby goat!

 

[Mother2Hens]

Waiting for spring, here in central Indiana.

Too Fast ~ We were wondering when you were going to come out of hibernation! Good to hear from you!

This is a repeat but I haven't got an answer yet so am going to try again... lol

At what age can I start giving reg. grit? Have lots left from my other hens and if I could use it up it would save me some money, but I don't want to if it will hurt my chicks. Was thinking I could give it to my 4 week and uppers???

chick rookie ~ I looked for this post the other night because I was going to answer . . . not that I know the answer! lol I have been offering chick grit for my chicks since I feed them small live mealworms and crickets and tiny sunflower kernels for treats. I'm assuming that the time to switch to offering larger grit is when they are old enough to live outside. Even though mine free range during the day and can find small pebbles for grit, I still keep a smaller hanging feeder of grit and also one with oyster shell in their coop for "free choice."

Re: Petsitter, Delawaremommy on this Indiana thread is/has been a petsitter before. I haven't spoken to her recently, but suggest interested persons PM her.
We are lucky enough to have a petsitter that is from the North side of Indianapolis, who grew up with chickens. She does a good job with all the little beings on the 'care list': fodder, seedlings, fish, frogs, wild birds, parakeets, feral cats, stray dogs, dogs, cats, and now chickens.
We had dinner with her last week and asked her how she felt about goats...I think she'd be fine with it, but she definitely rolled her eyes at us.
I might have to remove something from the vacation petsitter 'care list' if we want to add goats. Maybe the wild and stray beings could fend for themself for a week, and I could get a baby goat!

pginsber ~ I bet Delawaremommy is going to have a full mailbox! What kind of goat are you looking for? Kiniska's goat just had three babies! Not sure what breed.

Leahs Mom ~ My sister who knits sent me that photo of the hens wearing knitted capes! ha Although they are look lovely on those hens, I bet they end up sliding around and getting caught on bushes, etc. I do think that style is more flattering than a form-fitting sweater!

 

[Leahs Mom]

I was thinking they look like two little ladies in their shawls heading out to town.

 

[Momma 2 silkies]

Does anyone know who breeds bantam cochins in or around Greenville and Corydon Indiana? Looking for a few to add to my flock. I love the feather footed breeds and love the look of the cochins and think they would go well with my silkies.

 

[browncow15]

Wish me luck, I started two dozen eggs in the incubator this morning as my birthday present Hope I don't screw it up!

 

[raisinemright]

Our Nubian Abby finally gave us twins!!
1-girl

1-boy

Momma is also doing great!!

 

[Primal Momma]

That is awesome!! Congrats on the babies!

 

[chick rookie]

Our Nubian Abby finally gave us twins!!
1-girl

1-boy

Momma is also doing great!!

that's Awesome, I'm still waiting on my 3 girls to go.