INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[iamfivewire]

welcome alliejean
the part of your post ". . . 2 wild children. . ." is hilarious !

 

[Kiniska]

Things are hopping around our place. My doe gave birth to three very healthy kids. Chicks just started pipping and zipping in the bator. Almist all the ice has melted. Spring is coming!

 

[lajohnston]

Wow, this is one busy thread. I can't keep up with all the posts, nor have time to respond as much as I'd like. But I sure enjoy reading (and learning) what's shared. First, thanks to everyone who responded to my previous post. I finally got 2 RIR, 2 Barred Rock and 2 Wyandotte to start with. One is not doing well and I'm afraid he probably won't make it through the night. But I knew this might happen so I'm not freaking out. Disappointed for sure though.

I like the discussion about Chicken Sitters. I contacted my Pet Sitter before I got the chicks because we are going on vacation the first week of April and I wanted to know if she'd help. I feel confident they'll be well taken care of. I had her care for my saltwater aquarium for 2 weeks a while back. I'm happy to sit for other members and will try to figure out how to add my name the the list.

 

[lajohnston]

Oops, sorry. I can't figure out how to delete this post!

 

[bradselig]

I decided just to get them from Orschlen and see how it goes. I havent had chickens since I was little and I didnt really know anyone that breeds them around here anymore. We will have a whole bunch of breeds: EEs, welsummer, speckled sussex, white leghorn, RIR, Buff Orphington, Australorp, Salmon Faverolle, Barred Rock and New Hampshire. I couldnt just choose one and I didnt know what we would like the best

Very nice! Orschelns does a great job with the chicks. I do breed and hatch chickens so if you ever want to add more of the rare or unusual breeds let me know. I breed Birchen Marans, tolbunt polish, crested legbars, bantam modern games, large fowl and bantam Cochins, silkies, showgirls, and some breeds for eating eggs like rocks, leghorns, and naked necks. I am also trying to get a flock of blue/gold partridge brahmas going and heritage barred rocks. I'd also be more than happy to hatch some chicks for you if you can't find any local from shipped eggs.

Feel free to ask any questions and if you'd like to be added to the members list send me a pm. You can find the link to the members list by the link in my signature.

 

[bradselig]

Things are hopping around our place. My doe gave birth to three very healthy kids. Chicks just started pipping and zipping in the bator. Almist all the ice has melted. Spring is coming!

Ohh congrats!

 

[lajohnston]

Things are hopping around our place. My doe gave birth to three very healthy kids. Chicks just started pipping and zipping in the bator. Almist all the ice has melted. Spring is coming!

Congrats. They're so stinkin cute.

 

[raisinemright]

Ohh congrats! One day I will have a small herd of goats!

Thanks Brad, When your ready I can help you get started!! My herd is all registered Nubian goats. We will have kids every year.

 

[Mother2Hens]

Gosh, did I ever have to wade through posts to find those pictures. First, I am loving that little splash girl.
Next, the blue is looking like a male to me. A video would help. Posture and movement is more telling than anything. You take pretty good pictures M2H

Kiniska ~ Yes, you've missed quite a few posts since you've been lounging around watching TV!

Just kidding, I know you've been covered up with work, animals birthing and making more animals, and home remodeling. Just to remind you how busy you are-- NO, you may not have the Splash English Orpington back!!

She is getting to trust me more and she's really sweet and beautiful.

I think of her as my replacement for my American Lavender Orp, Violet, who had to be put to sleep last summer.

Mr. Rooster is quite handsome, and he might enjoy being in charge of your three new goats.

I'll work on a video and also taking daytime photos!

they get chick grit now have since I got them, was just thinking the older ones may have been able to get the bigger grit now, they eat meal worms and diced greens. I dice it up real tiny. never thought about sunflower kernels, how about the kind we buy to eat ourselves, would those be ok?

chick rookie ~ If you use sunflower kernels for humans, wash them first to get the salt off and then pat them dry with a paper towel. Just wash the amount that they will eat, so you don't have to worry about mold. Depending on the size of the chick, you might want to break them up into smaller pieces. I buy my sunflower kernels in bulk at a local pet store, but RK and TSC probably have them, too. I probably give them a half teaspoon (just to give you an idea of how many) each a day for treats. I know you're mainly supposed to give them chick food so they get their proper nutrients. Your idea of finely chopped greens is good! I do that for the hens in the winter when there's a lack of green things, but I hadn't thought of the chicks. They should be old enough to try a little.
raisenemright ~ What an adorable photo of your daughter with the little twin goats!!

 

[Mother2Hens]

Hello, I have been lurking around here for a few days so I wanted to introduce myself. I dont have any chickens yet...but we are getting our chicks on the 14th and I am BEYOND excited! I have been begging my husband to build me a coop for 3 years now and I finally wore him down We also have two wild children and a couple of cats running around. So hello, I'm sure I will be back witha question or two once we actually have a brooder full of chicks!
alliejean ~ Welcome to the Indiana Thread!

Do you want to be listed on the BYC Indiana Members’ List?
“Being a member of this thread” just means adding your screen name and flock info, which can be helpful because the list is a spreadsheet format that lets you sort the list by breed, county, or other category. It’s an easy way to find other members who have the same breed you have or who live in a nearby county, etc.

Click on the link (Indiana BYCers . . .) located below my signature to view the list. Just look at the bottom of the list page for sorting options.
Just look at the bottom of the list page for sorting options.

If you’d like to be added, send me a PM (personal message) by simply placing your cursor over my screen name: Mother2Hens, and you will see “Send a PM.” A personal message ensures that your info is added. Please send your screen name, county, and city. Also include the following information about each member of your flock: List each species (chicken, duck, etc.), breed (Barred Rock, Blue Cochin, etc.), is it a LF (Large Fowl) or Bantam? If you breed, please include the species. bradselig actually adds the info, so you can PM him directly, too-- whatever is the easiest for you. if you have any questions about this thread, please PM Jchny2000 (Janet) who is the founder (thread starter) of this group.

About the Indiana Thread~
To participate on the Indiana Thread, we ask that you follow byc.com’s rules for family-friendly posts. We have members of all ages. Our thread is known for being very active, and our members are supportive, respectful of each other’s opinions, interesting, and fun! Please post messages and photos as often as you like! Posts are not limited to the topic of chickens. There is no such thing as a “dumb” question! We have members with different experience levels in a variety of interests. Whatever your questions may be, we should have members who can help.

Indiana County Map for instant member location/Avatars
If anyone would like a map of your county, like the one on my avatar, I will be happy to provide one. If someone wants a combo map and a chicken or an animal for your avatar, I can put that together for you, just PM me. When I read posts, many times I think “Now where are they from?” I look at the city and still have no idea what part of the state they’re from. The map icon with the county in red because you could quickly glance and see where the member who is posting is from. These avatars are not required-- they are just a free service if you’re interested.

AVATAR UPDATES
If members would like me to change the photo(s) on their avatars, just PM me. Someone might have a picture of a chick that has grown into a hen (or a roo!) and would like to update the photo or someone might like something totally different.

BYC Indiana Google Map for detailed information
Cluck Acres (Curtis) set up a Google Map for just us INDIANA BYC’ers. You must first log on to your Google account or make a Google account. (If you have gmail, just use your gmail password). All you have to do is go to this link....http://goo.gl/maps/UShV6 . Here are the directions. You will see the state of Indiana.. Zoom in to where you live and then click on the red button that says Edit. After you click Edit you will see a hand, blue pin point and a zig zag line on the map. Click the pin point and drag it to where you live on the map. After you have placed your pin point then click on it and you can edit your description by adding your county. If you want to change your blue pin point to another icon or upload your own then up on the right of that box click the pin point icon and choose others or upload your own icon. If anyone has problems with this feel free to ask.

This information is submitted periodically by Mother2Hens

Originally Posted by lajohnston

lajohnston ~ Yes, our thread is often named the Number One something or another on BYC. (can't remember!)

I LOVE your cat avatar!! I was a crazy cat lady before I became a crazy chicken lady. Sorry to hear about your little chick!

Love the pics M2H! Brad would know. Same for racin, sallyIN and you too, many of our members could.
But its a lot to handle... Lots of quirky stuff. So we just manage for now. We are sure looking forward to some fishing.
I am really ready for spring.

jchny~ I was just kidding when mentioning brad being your sitter -- although he lives in your vicinity, he has his hands full, too. I know there are a lot of qualified chicken sitters on our thread-- and I'd say the majority are in the Indy area.