INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[loriclem]

Hi
Recently joined and was advised by Sumi to add to this thread. I live in the small town of Waynetown indiana. Im fighting a recent ban on chickens. Im in process of preparing paperwork and will ask our town board ( or town bored) to revise the ban on chickens in October. I know ive got one heck of a, fight but ha they are gonna have their handful

 

[pginsber]

It's with a heavy heart that I must report she passed. She was such a precious baby, and I miss her so much. She gave me so many smiles in her short life, popping out from under the EcoGlow to look up at me, falling asleep with her little wing in my hand, nibbling at my fingers, splashing in her little tub... She was only 12 days old, but it felt like I had known her for so much longer.

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

 

[ChickCrazed]

Hi
Recently joined and was advised by Sumi to add to this thread. I live in the small town of Waynetown indiana. Im fighting a recent ban on chickens. Im in process of preparing paperwork and will ask our town board ( or town bored) to revise the ban on chickens in October. I know ive got one heck of a, fight but ha they are gonna have their handful

Welcome!!!! If you want to PM me your email address I can send you a letter I wrote in support of a couple other people fighting against their towns. It will give you some ideas and you can use it in any way you'd like!

 

[ChickCrazed]

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

X2, so sorry Pipd. At least she had a great 12 days with you!

 

[chickiebaby1]

Hey, all, thought I'd check in and let y'all know what's going on in my neck of the woods. School started for me on Monday and it's been nothing short of crappy since then.

Mainly, I wanted to reply to anyone wondering about my little ducky, Wibbles. It's with a heavy heart that I must report she passed away while I was at class yesterday. She had become increasingly weak over the week and I... really wasn't surprised to find that she had given up the fight. She was not well by yesterday.

She was such a precious baby, and I miss her so much. She gave me so many smiles in her short life, popping out from under the EcoGlow to look up at me, falling asleep with her little wing in my hand, nibbling at my fingers, splashing in her little tub... She was only 12 days old, but it felt like I had known her for so much longer.




Other than that (and school stress), all is well with me and my birds. The girls always help me through my worst times. As far as my future with waterfowl, we're planning on building a duck coop this fall and looking for a pair or trio of Calls for sale at the Lebanon show in October. (Anyone else going? I know that's a ways away, but I'm just wondering.) I don't think I'll try shipped eggs again (since that went so well last time). Maybe a more hardy breed if I do try hatching again.

Anyway, I have a four day weekend now, so I'll probably be more active the next few days. I'm not gonna bother to go back and reread everything, so sorry if I missed anything directed at me.

So sorry to hear about Wibbles. She was so precious and I can see she gave you some joy and memories, even if for a short time. You are in my prayers.

 

[kittydoc]

For those of you who ship, what is the minimum number of day-olds you are comfortable putting a standard 25 chick box? Has anyone found a smaller approved box? Just thinking ahead for spring.

Also looking for incubator recommendations in the 40 to 50 egg range with an auto turner option. Anyone use a Hovabator 1588 with turner? Love my Brinsea but no way can I afford their 40 egg unit.

Thanks!

 

[Minminme]

Hey, all, thought I'd check in and let y'all know what's going on in my neck of the woods. School started for me on Monday and it's been nothing short of crappy since then.

Mainly, I wanted to reply to anyone wondering about my little ducky, Wibbles. It's with a heavy heart that I must report she passed away while I was at class yesterday. She had become increasingly weak over the week and I... really wasn't surprised to find that she had given up the fight. She was not well by yesterday. She was such a precious baby, and I miss her so much. She gave me so many smiles in her short life, popping out from under the EcoGlow to look up at me, falling asleep with her little wing in my hand, nibbling at my fingers, splashing in her little tub... She was only 12 days old, but it felt like I had known her for so much longer.

Other than that (and school stress), all is well with me and my birds. The girls always help me through my worst times. As far as my future with waterfowl, we're planning on building a duck coop this fall and looking for a pair or trio of Calls for sale at the Lebanon show in October. (Anyone else going? I know that's a ways away, but I'm just wondering.) I don't think I'll try shipped eggs again (since that went so well last time). Maybe a more hardy breed if I do try hatching again.

Anyway, I have a four day weekend now, so I'll probably be more active the next few days. I'm not gonna bother to go back and reread everything, so sorry if I missed anything directed at me.

I'm sorry she didn't make it. I know how attached you can get to those babies in a short time. They really get under your skin and into your heart!

 

[Minminme]

DH and I picked up steel siding to use over the "West Virginia" parts of the coop, covered with insulation and Tyvek. A couple of pieces will create shade for the bachelor pads, which currently enhance the WV look of hanging a large tarp. Then I will have to paint them...or maybe I should do that first? Does anyone have steel siding that they painted themselves? Tips greatly appreciated.

Roflmbo...I guess some people think everything in WV is old and shabby looking. Ho hum...how can I convince them otherwise????

 

[bradselig]

Randall Burkey is offering free shipping this weekend!

www.randallburkey.com

 

[iamfivewire]

We are selling some EE & Iowa chicks from recent hatches (1 week & 4 week old) + a couple adult birds. We would drive down to Angola to meet / deliver. Will post pics tonite or tomorrow.
Asking $3.oo ~ 5.oo ea
send pm if interested or for a meet time. Thanks