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[Chaneys Ranch]

Nope, I just went over to the Muscovy thread and was able to tag 3 items. Do you use the mobile version?

 

[Leahs Mom]

No. On a laptop.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

No. On a laptop.

I went over to the right, and it says
Topics Discussed

Select text to tag
There is a box below that to type in. I just typed a subject I knew our thread discusses and it pops up options to tag. Same with the muscovy thread I follow, and it was started by sumi. It was just something I stumbled on looking at BYC today.

 

[ellymayRans]

I've been very sick lately and not been online for what seems like forever! Finally forced myself out of pjs and bed today to get out of the house and back to normal! So sad to hear of everyone's losses.

Ive had a few more myself. I had a turkey hen kill 2 juvies and have 1 grown roo all tore up. Caused him to end up with both feet/legs frozen solid. I had to put him down. So sad. 2 more female ducks disappear! 1 remains with the 2 drakes. Ive tried getting them to the garage with no luck. Being very sick and very cold didn't help. Things have just been a mess around here really! I have just wanted to curl up and cry ... but no time for that.

These constant extreme temps are just too much! Worst winter ever with the flock.

On a good note, the awesome brooder my DH got me for xmas is just that, awesome! ! The chicks i placed in there 12/28 i swear have quadrupled in size! They are sooo quiet it's crazy. Happy beautiful silkie chicks. Ive heard 1 crow already which is crazy to me. Ive never had a silkie crow so young! Now if i just knew which one it was! Haha! I got a few out tonight to look them over and out of the 6 i am pretty sure 2 are males. Of course only time will tell. I will likely post some pics of them tomorrow.

I hope everyone stays warm and healthy! !

 

[Hholly]

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Aw sounds like a terrible time. :-( Sorry. Hope things get better soon.

 

[ChickCrazed]

I'm so sorry for everyone's losses. I have been really lucky so far this winter, but I stopped free ranging when my Bielie girl got killed by the mystery predator. They have been safe in their run for a few months. All my girls are doing well. I have been going in on these super cold nights to make sure no one is roosting alone and moving them near buddies. No frost bite and I am even getting a couple of eggs a day out of my girls (I only have five mature hens, the rest are pullets who did not make it into lay before winter struck). If anyone in the Indy area is desperate for some eggs I could spare some! My biggest issue is that my auto pop doors keep icing shut! Oh well, some winter woes are to be expected.

I am counting down the days to warmer weather!

 

[Too Fast]

My 5yr old son strongly agrees with you. We were on vacation visiting my in-laws when DS requested a hard-boiled egg for breakfast. He was only 3 but already used to the taste of good eggs. When his egg arrives he took a big bite then made a face like he had been poisoned as the egg fell out of his mouth. After a few "Yucks!" & gulps of water her said, "Mom, I wanted a REAL egg." I admit our backyard eggs taste better, but I think little kids must have more sensitive taste buds.To this day he flat out refuses to eat eggs at restaurants. He always asks, "Do they have REAL eggs here?"

Our 10 yo son agrees also. We had to buy a dozen eggs from the store a couple weeks ago. He called them the "stupid" eggs, refused to eat one lol. I agree, younger taste buds are probably better than mine. There is a huge difference in texture/flavor, glad we are starting to get 1 or 2 eggs a day now.

I've often wondered if, when we go to our local breakfast place, if they would use the eggs we provided for an omelette!

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Quote: For now the hen is living with the goats and eating their dropped food. If it changes and she does not get enough food, I'll let you know.
The next time you come through, you should stop in and stay a while. i know my children would love a play date.

 

[farmguy2007]

Wanted to first say hope everyone and there flocks where ok in yesterday's big dip in temps! Our new flock did great,which came from Hholly! Wanted to thank you again it was so kind of you to do that! We have been only getting one egg a day but I think everyone is still getting comfortable! Today they enjoyed there first forage outside! Rooster did great,he was watching his ladies and keeping them in line!

 

[ellymayRans]

Wanted to first say hope everyone and there flocks where ok in yesterday's big dip in temps! Our new flock did great,which came from Hholly! Wanted to thank you again it was so kind of you to do that! We have been only getting one egg a day but I think everyone is still getting comfortable! Today they enjoyed there first forage outside! Rooster did great,he was watching his ladies and keeping them in line!

Welcome!

Just a word of advice. It looks as though the layout there is very open skies...i would recommend putting up several hide outs. As simple as some scattered pieces of plywood made into a triangle so they can slip under in the event an ariel predator. Mine tend to stay near the tree line & brush but have lost plenty to hawks.

Congrats on your new flock! !