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[Faraday40]

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Now THIS GUY, seems to always be ready for a photo-op. I agree!










Hey mom!!!!! Look at me!!!! I can FLY!!!!!! Perfect Timing!

 

[kabhyper1]

Assisted hatching. YAY

 

[iamfivewire]

here's some pics of some of the younger cockerels we're growing out (just because i havent posted anything in a while) :

 

[Leahs Mom]

What breed?

 

[iamfivewire]

we would love to find new homes for any of them for someone who would like/need a roo for their flock , not for dinner (tho we are an hour + from the state line).
pic 1 & 3 are iowa blue , just not to breed standard coloration. pic 2 is an iowa/RSL mix. pic 4 is an EE/americauna mix (we think?)

 

[Kassafrass]

Another question- Our flock consists of 1 EE rooster, 4 EE hens, and 2 other hens. We got all the EE's from a friend who was moving. They are 6 mos and never have laid. The other hens are from our neighbor. They arw 1 1/2 yrs and laid for them. They gave them to us, and they each laid an egg for us shortly after moving in (almost two weeks ago), but we haven't gotten anything since. Is that normal?

Also, just bc i thought it was funny...I have been stressing over how to make the coop ok for winter. On Friday,when we had all the wind/snow/icy stuff, i went out to check on them and left the door to the run open behind me bc i assumed they would stay in the coop...not so! The EE's took off and spent that dau in the yard (they could have gotten back in anytime). I couldn't believe it! Now i am not so worried about them in winter.

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

Another question- Our flock consists of 1 EE rooster, 4 EE hens, and 2 other hens. We got all the EE's from a friend who was moving. They are 6 mos and never have laid. The other hens are from our neighbor. They arw 1 1/2 yrs and laid for them. They gave them to us, and they each laid an egg for us shortly after moving in (almost two weeks ago), but we haven't gotten anything since. Is that normal?

Also, just bc i thought it was funny...I have been stressing over how to make the coop ok for winter. On Friday,when we had all the wind/snow/icy stuff, i went out to check on them and left the door to the run open behind me bc i assumed they would stay in the coop...not so! The EE's took off and spent that dau in the yard (they could have gotten back in anytime). I couldn't believe it! Now i am not so worried about them in winter.

It is normal for chickens to stop laying when you move them, or for them to wishy washy about it in this case.

 

[Mother2Hens]

Hello I'm new to BYC and Chickens in general. I'm just now gaining knowledge about raising and keeping chickens and I'm waiting until spring to buy my first flock. In the process of making a chicken coop and now with this cold weather probably wont finish it until very early spring. Wanted to join the Indiana BYC so I will know a little more as to what to expect through the seasons.

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Who said Bantam Cochins can't fly?
@ellymayRans ?

I was surprised to see 8 week old Friday lounging up high on a branch today.


Sunday is on a lower branch. You can spot Friday at the top.


I love how serious they look-- like debutantes hoping for a mate. I guess theirs were chicken.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

[COLOR=900000]And so it has begun! This morning, I cleaned out the pool for the ducks and got it all set up with fresh, clean water and some grains for them to dive after. In return, Malcolm and Trudi happily wandered off to play in the mud puddle created by the leaky hose.

And I thought the chickens were contrary!

It was pretty funny, though. Trudi stood for a while right in the splashing water from the hose and got soaked, but apparently not enough so, so she waddled around as if trying to figure out where it was coming from. Meanwhile, Malcolm plopped right down in the inch-deep water and mud and stirred it up with his bill.

Silly, silly birds.[/COLOR]

LOL Yes they want to dabble in mud and dirt, so many yummy things we don't see!

Quote: That's the thing, I want to raise mice that are "cleaner" than wild field mice.. but it may be a mistake to do it. I am researching it now. Looking at it as a protein source and not a treat. So its natural, but controlled avoiding possibly diseased wild mice. Not many mice in the winter here, the cat gets most of them.

And....
It seems way too cold for any duck to want to be in water. It always amazes me when I see them on the river.

LOL.... my geese and ducks were out in the thaw, eating snow and bathing in it too last winter. the down is so thick! It just amazes me.My scovies I watch closer but they are usually out there too.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Hello I'm new to BYC and Chickens in general. I'm just now gaining knowledge about raising and keeping chickens and I'm waiting until spring to buy my first flock. In the process of making a chicken coop and now with this cold weather probably wont finish it until very early spring. Wanted to join the Indiana BYC so I will know a little more as to what to expect through the seasons.

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Chickens will warm your heart and give you a lot of joy.

Quote: Buff orps are an excellent choice to keep first. Sweet, calm and friendly birds. Lay very well!