INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[Chaneys Ranch]

Quote: Looks in pretty good shape, the loft is a nice plus too, better ventilation!

I've started a thread focused on a work Co-Op so we don't clutter up this thread. Subscribe if you are interested.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/872322/indy-area-chicken-work-co-op


Lets face it - sometimes as a 'Chicken' Person, you sometimes feel on your own, either literally or figuratively. Many chicken owners are single, and others are not blessed with a significant other that 'gets it'. My own partner is very supportive of my hobby, but regards most chicken related work as "my thing'. This means something like building a coop or a run can be a bit overwhelming if you have to do it on your own.

There has been discussion on the Indiana thread of people getting together to help each other out on major projects. I'm starting this thread so we can use it to communicate, discuss, decide, plan, and coordinate that work. We definitely don't want to exclude our other Indiana BYCers, but recognize that some live far from Indy and that we have a critical mass of people close enough here to be able to possibly make this work. We also don't want to clutter up the general Indiana BYC thread with chatter that is specific to the Co-Op. So subscribe if you would like, and let the teamwork begin!!

I'm in!!!

Is this new group for around your location only?

I am east central IN (south of Pendleton), and I joined so I am guessing, if its convenient for you to travel to it would be ok?

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Oh happy day! Photos!

Dita, Rene's ex... She's decided she's better without him, even if she still can't take a non-blurry selfie. That's the grow out coop/sledge/tractor behind her.


My lame attempt at getting a photo of my little buff EE's ADORBS beard.

The group walking away from me. Mini fluff butts.


Look at that sad little Minorca! I think she's improving and the others are very sprite and looking very heathy.

Sunbathing... I just filled this hole with dirt, seeded it and fenced it off. Ok, great place to go for safety!

Last but not least...

Tippy Ditch.

Today has actually been a pretty great day. Haven't seen my chickens yet either and they are usually what makes my day better! In BYC related news, I got an email from nifty chicken today. They informed me that they were looking at the list of members with the most ovations and I was in the top 0.01%! Couldn't believe (still can't). Maybe I am just super happy about everything good that happened today, because yesterday kind if stunk lol. Anyways, big thanks to everyone who has given an ovation!

I got the same email, and also wanted to thank you guys! I have a hunch its because we have such an awesome group here!

Congrats to you CCC!

Well took some pictures of the silkie flock. I out half a dozen or so younger birds in with them. The older ones are still picking on them, but they are still eating or drinking. THey just spend majority if the day in the coop while the older ones are out in the run. Hopefully they start accepting them. Of the 6 younger chicks, at this time I'm only seeing one cockerel! Let's see if I'm right lol.

The older silkies

Beautiful!

The younger silkies

Lots of very interesting colors! I really like the blue/black with the copper colors coming in!

Why not the Cochins too? I love the color of the splash roo, but hate his "type".





And the big guys. I thought LF Cochins didn't lay very well? I've gotten 5 eggs from the past 6 days!

Beautiful birds!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Bargersville here! We raised a flock of Rhode Island Red/Plymouth Rocks last year but every last one of them turned out to be the meanest darned roosters and we got rid of them. We just ran across freshly orphaned Black Duck eggs (trust me, mama is gone) and we are incubating those. Seven little eggies, all viable after candling and seem to be around 8 days today.

Sorry to hear about the roos, ugh.
Congrats on the eggs! And welcome to our thread

My pretty Cricket went to his new home tonite. Thanks Raisnemright and family for giving him a good home. I'm sad, but I know he will be happy there.

Congrats!!

Quote: Looks pretty happy!

Quote: So, me 4!
WOW it MUST be our thread, Congrats everyone!!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Been so busy that I've been missing out on what's been going on with the Indiana BYC thread.

Thanks so much to jchny2000 for getting me set up with some quail eggs for hatching. I'm eggcited for the hatch that is due in 4-6 days when I should have lots of little peepers running around.

My silkie/d'uccle mixed rooster named "Winter" that hatched at Christmas is continuing to feather out just beautifully and is turning into the most handsome roo I think I've ever seen - photos just aren't doing him justice:







We're working on renovating the chicken shed and my hubby has converted an old business display case into a great brooder. I'll try to get some photos to post of that. I love seeing photos of what other people are doing - it's a great way to get ideas.

Spring is finally-finally-finally here! I am so relieved!

Does anyone on this thread have worm farms? I am interested in getting an earthworm farm and a meal worm farm going this year and would appreciate any tips. Thanks!

You're most welcome, and hopes for a great hatch!

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Me 4! Us Indiana BYCers are a very helpful bunch!
WOW! Congrats!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Originally Posted by CCCCCCCCHICKENS
Today has actually been a pretty great day. Haven't seen my chickens yet either and they are usually what makes my day better! In BYC related news, I got an email from nifty chicken today. They informed me that they were looking at the list of members with the most ovations and I was in the top 0.01%! Couldn't believe (still can't). Maybe I am just super happy about everything good that happened today, because yesterday kind if stunk lol. Anyways, big thanks to everyone who has given an ovation!
Congrats!!!!

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Congrats! this is just so awesome!!!

Quote: Whew, get you some rest! Hope normal comes back for you soon!!!!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Nite guys, totally wupped

 

[LonelyPageTurne]

She is blue laced. They are full brother and sister. Splash EE hen x Silver laced wyandotte rooster made them.

Wow what a happy coincidence! Love her!

 

[LonelyPageTurne]

If the walls are sturdy and its under like 9 feet at width or depth, it can be moved as 1 piece. We moved a huge 20 x12 wood shed with a loft from anderson to pendleton. We have done several, if the structure is sound, you don't need a floor to move it
Send me a pm, and I can put you in touch with DH. He is the shed movin man!
AWESOME you guys, lets get this co-op going

We pretty much decided moving that shed wouldn't work, and I haven't seen another one for a low price like that. I need something that's not 12 feet tall, since I can't get it in my backyard.

Head over to the Co op!

 

[raisinemright]

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Me 4!    Us Indiana BYCers are a very helpful bunch!


[COLOR=8B4513]They must have a large top 0.01%  lol[/COLOR]

[COLOR=8B4513]Me 5 ![/COLOR]    :yiipchick  

me 6 lol

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

[COLOR=333333]Originally Posted by [/COLOR][COLOR=333333]bradselig[/COLOR][COLOR=333333] [/COLOR]/img/forum/go_quote.gif[COLOR=333333]
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Originally Posted by racinchickins /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 
Me 4!    Us Indiana BYCers are a very helpful bunch!


[COLOR=8B4513]They must have a large top 0.01%  lol[/COLOR]

[COLOR=8B4513]Me 5 ![/COLOR]    :yiipchick  

Unless I did the math wrong that 0.01% it is a little over 2,500 members. We have over a quarter of a million members!