INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

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When my mother and I used to collect Barbies we knew what stores to go to and which not to bother with because their stockers would intentionally damage the Barbie boxes while unpacking them. *cough*Toys-R-Us*cough*   

I wish I could use another postal system, but most use the USPS so I don't have much option in this case . There's always a few people that feel the needs to take the fun out of it for. Everyone else.

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Did you ever get to talk to a manager at Premier?

Yes, I did. Sorry I forgot to update. Before they would give me no reason a to why they pushe back my order. The manager explained how they didn't get thir order from holland or wherever. I figured that might be part of the reason, but no one would tell me why before. The manager said the will pay shipping back for the cover if I still want to get to of it annd refun me my money. If I decided to order one from premier they will cancel my order and refund me the money for the plate as well. I am sticking with them as I really wanted the premier for the size and legs. They need better communication skills

 

[minmin1258]

I was just looking over threads about AI on chickens and now I have the urge to test it out just because I can. Yeah, I've got that kinda mind set about new things. Lol. I think if I ever start 'breeding' birds my dad may have to put up with it because it seems to be the easiest way to insure you know who is paired with who right?

Anyway. Hi to all the newbies!

And I'm sorry to those who lost chicks and eggs. I'm worried a bit about the 30 some eggs I've got in the 'bator since there was a slight flux in room temp that completely {maybe an exaggeration} threw off the temperature of the incubator but now its fine so hopefully it only slightly upsetted the eggs and no real bad damage was done. I think the lowest it got to was around 80 and then it got to about 102. So does anyone know if that will cause losses? It didn't stay at around 80 for more than a half hour or less so I figure that that would be like a broody leaving the nest for just a bit right? And It was Only above 100 for a few minutes. I hope nothing goes wrong, I'm crossing my fingers.

Just remember temp variances may cause a delayed hatch. Don't give up on the eggs too early just because they seem t b taking more time than another one.keep th humidity at a constant so u don't shrink wrap your babies. Best o luck with ur hatch...when is it supposed t b?

 

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There is a chick in my. Bedroom laying by a space heater. Poor guy was almost dead, so I brought him in an am giving save a chick every 30 minutes. He had a rough trip. This is the one that was failing to thrive Amoung the others, he is smaller

 

[Mother2Hens]

Originally Posted by chick rookie
M2H this was minmin1258 that got the little coop, not me

. I'm happy for her that's great just wanted to clear that up. And you are right Most acts of kindness are "priceless."

chick rookie ~ You are correct-- I was mixed-up! minmin is also very deserving of a free new coop!


chick rookie ~ Now you are mixed-up! lol That was CRSelvey who posted that. It's easy to get confused on this thread, but I figure it's good for my aging brain to sort it all out! haha I use brown for my posts just to color code them to make it easier to follow. Old people like me having to develop coping skills! haha

 

[RavenChance]

The first three pictures are of the pullets we got today, along with the Buff Orps and GLW we already had. The next two pictures are the Bantams. I was told by the lady working at TSC that the smaller bantams were Porcelain D'Uccles and Mille Fleur, thoughts? The last picture is my favorite from the older straight runs.

 

[RavenChance]

The first three pictures are of the pullets we got today, along with the Buff Orps and GLW we already had. The next two pictures are the Bantams. I was told by the lady working at TSC that the smaller bantams were Porcelain D'Uccles and Mille Fleur, thoughts? The last picture is my favorite from the older straight runs.

And a close up of one of the supposed D'Uccle.

 

[iamfivewire]

Cute chickies RavenChance

 

[RavenChance]

Cute chickies RavenChance

Thank you!

 

[Mother2Hens]

It's nice to see some of our long, lost members posting again ~ and it's great to have so many new people join us!
Originally Posted by SallyinIndiana
On a more personal note, Baby Sally is here.

SallyinIndiana~ I'm confused!? Did you have your baby? Is her name Sally? I just recently remember you mentioning that you were expecting, so that's why I am perplexed. Plus, you're referring to a human baby, and we've been used to hearing about tons of chickens and goats, etc.! Plus, your announcement is so understated!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!

Too Much Excitement!
This evening before dark I brought my six hens out to the side yard to help me to yard work. We spotted some turkey vultures circling above, luckily looking for dead things. All of a sudden a large animal was there, and I screamed --all I thought of in that split second was Great Dane, but it was a large doe that raced by us just a few feet away at top speed! The area we were in is a pathway around 6' wide to the open back yard. I was afraid that one of my hens had possibly been trampled, but they all stood up tall like statues and we're no doubt thinking, "What the heck?!" I was worried that a buck might be chasing the doe, so I kept scanning the yards. I noticed that my Jubilee orp and bantam orp had moved a little far away from the rest of us, so just as I was going to get them, a big dog appeared across the street and had just spotted them. I started screaming, and amazingly, the dog turned around and went the other way! I can't even scream very well, so it must have been my crazed appearance that scared it away. After those back-to-back episodes, I decided it was time to herd the hens to their back fenced-in yard.

Can someone just give me a button to push to get here?

I would like to be in touch with my fellow Chicken People, but I don't seem to be able to just click a button and find this. Have to keep going back to same old emails. Do we just have a Face Book page that we could all join or like? I could do one if we need it. I have a Face Book page started for my own @ The Feather Catcher's Nest seems like everything I tried placing into the title wouldn't allow me. GRRR! Everyone have a wonderful day. IT IS MARCH 19, 2014 and SPRING IS CLOSE!!

HeaVenSFeaTheRs ~ You might also look at the top right hand corner of this page where you'll see your screen name listed under "My Profile." Your screen name has a drop down menu where you'll see "Preferences." You can set your notifications how you'd like. I receive an email each day: "Backyard Chicken Updates." When I open the email, it shows the "Indiana BYCers Subscription." I just click on that and it goes directly to that day's posts. I never even get around to looking at the main site or our FB site. I'm lucky to keep up with our fast moving thread!

 

[chick rookie]

Originally Posted by chick rookie
M2H this was minmin1258 that got the little coop, not me

. I'm happy for her that's great just wanted to clear that up. And you are right Most acts of kindness are "priceless."

chick rookie ~ You are correct-- I was mixed-up! minmin is also very deserving of a free new coop!

chick rookie ~ Now you are mixed-up! lol That was CRSelvey who posted that. It's easy to get confused on this thread, but I figure it's good for my aging brain to sort it all out! haha I use brown for my posts just to color code them to make it easier to follow. Old people like me having to develop coping skills! haha

yep I sometimes do it too... got it from you... lol ( the different color type that is ) I am always confused... I just stay that way.