INDIANA BYC'ers HERE!

[ellymayRans]

Lol, I fixed it, I have NO idea how I got that goat picture on there?!

Ahhhhaaa! That's a guinea with a pea someone here took a pic at a zoo!!

 

[birdman55]

I wish that is all I have left to do !! LOL ! We are sorting, deciding what breeds stay and which one goes. Moving into summer beedng pen. Hoping if we work hard yo be done today with most of it. I'm wanting to go fishing and hiking !!

lol...me too...that is just left to go on the sand...and the progress of the sand...i have way more stuff to go...im expanding quite heavily...with over 200 eggs incubating right now....and still havnt started incubating pheasant or peafowl eggs...cause they arnt laying yet....we shall be close to 400 birds by the end of the month...

I'm new to this site. I live in Indianapolis in the broad ripple area. I'm looking for a white or buff Orpington, a Brahmas and Welsummer. I would like one chick hen of these breeds.Does anyone know if I can find these chickens in Indianapolis area?

welcome to byc....alot of great people on here with great advice...just jump right in and feel like your at home....go ahead...reach into the fridge...lol

since your getting them locally i would still check with the department of agriculture on what is the best solution
im getting some birds shipped in from nebraska right now....two female cinnamon golden pheasants....you are needing to get the proper bird box...so when mine comes in i shall take a pic and post it on here...also you are required to get the vs9-3 when importing a bird from a different state....it states the birds is in clean health...if you dont have the form at the post office with the package they could deny your package...or if it does make it thru you would be receiving an illegal package thru the mail..they take this stuff seriously with all the diseases floating around...so be careful when ordering birds and make sure they come with paperwork....most breeders dont ship with any paperwork and put the whole thing on the purchaser...so buyer be ware and know your states laws...contact your local doa official...department of agriculture and they will let you know everything you need to do to legally import a bird...every state has there own set of rules.....hope this has helped....and i shall keep you updated on when the birds arrive hopefully wednesday...until then night everyone

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I don't know if anyone on this thread has English BBS (blue) Orpingtons, but I'm trying to figure out a reasonable offer price for someone who is going out of chickens (to get back into horses full-time). Hatching egg price paid for them was about $6.50 each, so I figure a day old chick is worth about double that ($12-13), but I don't know how much a one year old hen should be valued at. I don't want to offer too much and get ripped off, but I don't want to lowball the owner, either. It's someone I've communicated with since last year, but they weren't NPIP so nothing happened. Now they are, but I'll probably still pick them up in person since they're grown. I'd be buying 3-4 of them.

I've seen photos, and they're pretty nice. I had not planned to breed blues, but thought I might give it a go since I have several black Orps now, and figure why not?

Thanks in advance!

I look at what the breed is currently going for on RBA, the auction end of BYC and the bottom dollar on craigslist. eBay is another I check chick prices and hatching eggs.
Really, the honest answer is what they will be worth to you, and what the seller thinks they have to have

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You aren't kidding! We are really downsizing here too. I am working towards keeping only what really fits! DH still wants the pekin. I would be happy with my scovies! Adore my turkeys, the guinea and geese. RIR, LO, EE and the BR chickens. I have sold a few breeds or traded off, have some pairs am not sure if I will continue breeding. My pet birds are the Modern and OEG bantams.
If I am able to get away a few weekends this summer, I will be headed to our campground. We used to be able to fill our smaller freezer with fish every year, really missing it.

 

[SallyinIndiana]

you must plan and map out your freezers. I have a hard time getting in my chickens, "my half" of a beef, and "my" pig. I love being able to see from the road the local farm that raises "my" cow and pigs. Still I'm trying to imagine my freezer and how I will manage to fit in the turkeys this year. It seems as if fall is processing time for almost everything I want in my freezer.
And an interesting titbit ~ my cow is actually 2 halves of different cows. Why would one do something crazy like that? Well the older cow we get half of one of those for ground beef meals and the younger cow we get for steaks roasts and a bit more ground beef too. Something to think about for all of you out there considering beef from a local farm.

 

[Little Ameraucana Mom]

Quote: We are going to be seasonal campers at a campground this year, Get to pull in April 1. I can't wait. This is our first year doing this. I have about 1 yrs left , then my youngest is out of 4-H, she is wanting to keep a few breeds to continue showing open. The older chickens get to stay, most of the silkies are going and all the turkeys, and a few others, getting down to the bare minimum.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I'd love to get turkeys, but now am afraid to because of the flu thing!?!

Its pretty scary, if you choose to get turkeys go through a local breeder. Just decide if you want birds that will reproduce (heritage) or birds for your table..(Broad Breasted) Ask about how they test for AI and if they are NPIP. Many don't do either, but this is the only way you can feel more confident the poults are safe.

I'm new to this site. I live in Indianapolis in the broad ripple area. I'm looking for a white or buff Orpington, a Brahmas and Welsummer. I would like one chick hen of these breeds.Does anyone know if I can find these chickens in Indianapolis area?

and our thread

We have a list of members that keeps different breeds. Its at the bottom of my post.

Jchny2000, what is the smaller grey bird in this pic? I know nothing about peas or guineas. I assumed it was juvenile pea but you know what they say about assumptions

When I read your comment I remember seeing others female peas and they were gorgeous. This one has a crazy comb and nothing sticking up on its head. ( excuse my ignorance)

The smaller grey bird is a pearl guinea. Hard to judge without hearing him but looks like a cock.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

you must plan and map out your freezers. I have a hard time getting in my chickens, "my half" of a beef, and "my" pig. I love being able to see from the road the local farm that raises "my" cow and pigs. Still I'm trying to imagine my freezer and how I will manage to fit in the turkeys this year. It seems as if fall is processing time for almost everything I want in my freezer.
And an interesting titbit ~ my cow is actually 2 halves of different cows. Why would one do something crazy like that? Well the older cow we get half of one of those for ground beef meals and the younger cow we get for steaks roasts and a bit more ground beef too. Something to think about for all of you out there considering beef from a local farm.

Exactly. I will not send out anything to process anymore. Saw way too many cases in animal control of mixed up orders. You don't always get the animal back you sent in. Your non GMO cow gets mixed into a beef farm order... not ok. If I raise that animal for food, its stays here. I want to know its treated like a pet, even up to its last day here.

Quote: Oh my, you will love it! I feel the weight off my shoulders the second we pull in. I have a large lot we have been at about 16 years now. Its an old camper, we have everything there we need. Just unlock and turn electric and water on We tent camped, used a pop up, and traveled some with our 5th wheel. Brookville lake is always my favorite, there is so many others all over.

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Evening, all! Popping back in after a busy weekend! I finally started getting over my nasty cold (at the end of spring break, of course ) and decided I felt well enough to get things done. So basically, I got most of what I meant to have done over spring break in the weekend after spring break. But at least now I can say the duck coop is prepared for occupancy!

The girls are getting back into lay finally! I'm getting a dozen or more eggs every day, usually averaging 15. I got a whopping 19 a couple days ago! I think they're grateful I finally got around to hosing out their boxes and filling the shelves. They were down to 3 boxes over the winter and I didn't have any easy way of cleaning the rest out in the frigid cold. I'm also glad to say I was already able to set aside enough white eggs for lots of Easter egg dyeing with my niece and nephew. So glad they can dye eggs without having to buy store bought ones! The Dorking twins have contributed generously to this year's Easter egg dyeing as well. As if Dorkings needed any more selling points.

Funny story in regards to eggs. This morning, mom and I noticed one of my Easter-eggers, the infamous Betty Beard, wasn't quite acting herself. I checked her out and nothing was visibly wrong. Well, we noticed that she was acting almost like she needed to poo, spreading her vent feathers and tilting back and all, and then suddenly she hurried into the coop. I followed her as she went right to the nest boxes and went up the steps with an egg practically hanging out of her. She hopped right into a box on top of another hen just as the egg came out, plop! Then, she hopped right back out of the box and went on her merry way as if nothing had happened, back to normal. All this in about 60 seconds! I think she dawdled a little too long on that one!



Oh, and while I'm here, here is the Frou-Frou report. All healed up and ready to go! Here's her progress since last time. I put it in a spoiler because I never know what's too icky for others.

Spoiler: Wound picture

She has made a total MESS of my room with her egg laying shenanigans! She makes such a fuss and kicks her bedding everywhere, and then lays this teeny-tiny egg, no bigger than a bantam egg, out of her giant, fluffy butt.

Guilty as charged!

And because I still love her and she makes me laugh, here she is playing Clash of Clans on Mom's phone.

Ah, meine Lieblingshenne! Resting her head in my hand because she's such a ham!

Okay, that's about all I wanted to post about tonight. Goodnight, everyone!

 

[PeacefulWalls]

you must plan and map out your freezers. I have a hard time getting in my chickens, "my half" of a beef, and "my" pig. I love being able to see from the road the local farm that raises "my" cow and pigs. Still I'm trying to imagine my freezer and how I will manage to fit in the turkeys this year. It seems as if fall is processing time for almost everything I want in my freezer.
And an interesting titbit ~ my cow is actually 2 halves of different cows. Why would one do something crazy like that? Well the older cow we get half of one of those for ground beef meals and the younger cow we get for steaks roasts and a bit more ground beef too. Something to think about for all of you out there considering beef from a local farm.

When I have an extra turkey and need freezer space I'll go ahead and roast it, then debone it. I do a bit of fork shredding of the meat as I debone and put it directly into freezer boxes; pour broth over and then put in the freezer. The turkey fits much better this way!

 

[Mother2Hens]

Originally Posted by Nwchickma

Thought I'd share here too since I know some of you have peacocks. Went to Brookfield Zoo today and saw this handsome fella.


@Nwchickma Welcome to the Indiana Thread! We're happy to have out-of-state members. Thanks for posting the beautiful photos. Here's info about our great thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/730582/indiana-bycers-here (Member link also at the bottom of my post).
@Sandydandy Welcome to the Indiana Thread! We have several members from the Indy area. Click on the Members' List link at the end of this post to find people near you. Hope someone can help you find the breeds you're looking for-- a member or another reputable breeder is the best route. (Thread info link also at the bottom of my post).
@amwchickin Those turkeys that "fall off" (geez) the truck on the way to Evil Perdue Farms are lucky!
Originally Posted by 3arrowfarm
Need help! Any advice on having free rangers AND a large garden? Fence one or the other? Clip wings? Thanks!
@3arrowfarm T -Posts and chicken wire make inexpensive fencing that can be reconfigured/used repeatedly for different purposes. And… don't plant anything that chickens like to eat!

I don't know how well this works...but this is a neat, ECOnomical idea:
http://hencam.com/henblog/2014/04/natural-coop-disinfectant/

@Acornewell ~ That's a good idea-- except I'd just use a citrus essence oil instead of waiting a month for citrus peels to break down. White vinegar is a good disinfectant and citrus oils repel insects. I remember last summer that some of our members tried similar versions for insect repellent. Thanks for your timely post--- I'm so glad that spring has sprung, but I kinda hate to see certain insects reappearing!