INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[kabhyper1]

You all have to post on this! It's fun.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/859515/normal-flock-size/50#post_12967333

 

[pginsber]

M2H posted: 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.
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DW is retiring since she fell at work in January and required a complete shoulder replacement. One of her "to-dos" she wants to do is to make goat cheese. We have 4 dogs; 3 of which are >10 yrs old, so the one young dog needs a pack/companion.
Goat cheese + need a pack = "OMG, I need to borrow someone's goat to get this idea out of my head"!!

Needed: tiny tiny goat that gives milk
Offer: city lot of 1 acre, vet care, a blended, loving family

See? It makes too much sense.

I need to borrow a goat to see that my dog doesn't get along with it and it won't fit into our life at all!!!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Waiting for spring, here in central Indiana.

Whaaaaat? Mr. I love snow wants spring?!?
Just teasing ya!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Tomorrow should be the big day for our broody girl. Hopefully all the eggs were fertile & none are roos!! We decided to leave her in the barn for the hatch. Temps tomorrow are supposed to get up to 40. Then 32 for Saturday and 35 for Sunday. Hope it's warm enough since the barn doors will be open for the other animals to be able to go outside and enjoy the day...

Quote: I remember seeing a recipe on facebook a while back. Didn't know if it really worked...

Well my broody showgirl was off the nest and rolled one egg under her leaving 4 eggs exposed. I took all the eggs from her and put them in the incubator. Well see if they are still viable. Silly bird!

Ugh!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

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

My sis posted that pic on my FB page

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!

I would get yourself a goat. I don't know anyone that disliked them once they met ours!

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

LOL so true!

Wish me luck, I started two dozen eggs in the incubator this morning as my birthday present

Hope I don't screw it up!

Hatching vibes!!! I am sure you will do fine!

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

1-boy

Momma is also doing great!!

awwwww!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Good l
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Wow, you are going to have a barn full!

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!

and our thread

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

Great choices! Its a good idea to start out with a mixed flock, that way you can decide what breeds you like most.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

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!

awwwww

I don't know when my new doe will be kidding, she is really big! Going to be some very odd babies too, 1/2 pygmy 1/2 alpine!

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.

So sorry about the chick.

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

No worries, i don't think you can. It happens to all of us.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

M2H posted: 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. DW is retiring since she fell at work in January and required a complete shoulder replacement. One of her "to-dos" she wants to do is to make goat cheese. We have 4 dogs; 3 of which are >10 yrs old, so the one young dog needs a pack/companion.
Goat cheese + need a pack = "OMG, I need to borrow someone's goat to get this idea out of my head"!!

Needed: tiny tiny goat that gives milk
Offer: city lot of 1 acre, vet care, a blended, loving family

See? It makes too much sense.

I need to borrow a goat to see that my dog doesn't get along with it and it won't fit into our life at all!!!

Theres a few "mini" breeds like nigerian that would fit your needs. Most does are very gentle, so if you start out with a baby and bond with her, its just like having a dog.
I just love ours, and Sugar is my favorite. She will fall asleep with her head on my lap. Just a very sweet girl.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

24 little egg machines hatched so far, several more to go! I set 61 eggs.

I had to pull out the dry babies, they were trampling the other chicks still hatching.
One was put back into the bator (right center) he was not dry enough yet.
Mostly jumbos, a few reds and tuxedos. Adorable little guys.


I used a 10 gallon aquarium for a brooder until they get their land legs. These are much hardier and bigger. Am really pleased with how the sportsman is hatching out! And am sure the parents being older birds helps too. Some of my hens are 8 months old now.
There are a couple hens I will keep until they pass from age, especially Speckles. Some of the girls are just so friendly I want to keep them in the flock.

 

[HappyHappyHappy]

Anyone want to take a guess at what time the first one will hatch? I set 95 of Brads Quail Eggs in the incubator Wednesday the 19th at about 3 pm. Lets see who can guess the time of the first hatcher.
So far I see no sign of any cracking or piping at all It is nearly 4 am at the moment.. I assume this being day 16 is hatch day. , (or at least hatch weekend) ... I will guess that the first one to hatch will be tonight at 9:00 Pm .. I will post when the first one hatches just after it happens.....

cant wait... Better go check on them ......
Ok still no cracks or peeping or piping or anything. yet.. Better go check again.... Nope still there is nothing.. Ill wait ten minutes then check again...