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[Chaneys Ranch]

EGGS! Everyone is starting to lay! Still waiting on the EE/OE and Ameraucana.
Sad day on our farm. Daisy, our little Jersey heifer that showed in 4H last year calved today. Beautiful heifer calf but was stillborn. Had to pull it. Daisy went into milk fever and wasn't able to push. Jersey are more prone to it, first case I've had here in 7 years. I keep IV calcium on hand and I did an IV into her milk gland. I'm sad for the calf but very worried about my Daisy May! Milk fever causes them to lose muscle control and can kill them. Flat love this little lady very gentle cow.
Vet told me I'm doing everything he would have done. My cow mentor/neighbor also said the same, came and looked her over. He told me some cows just do not show the signs of milk fever right away. Former dairy farmer been at it near 50 years so I'm taking his advice. Going to be a long night, I have a heavy sleeping bag covering her she's cold and quivering. Hourly checks in case we need to give her a 2nd dose of calcium.

 

[Faraday40]

EGGS! Everyone is starting to lay! Still waiting on the EE/OE and Ameraucana.
Sad day on our farm. Daisy, our little Jersey heifer that showed in 4H last year calved today. Beautiful heifer calf but was stillborn. Had to pull it. Daisy went into milk fever and wasn't able to push. Jersey are more prone to it, first case I've had here in 7 years. I keep IV calcium on hand and I did an IV into her milk gland. I'm sad for the calf but very worried about my Daisy May! Milk fever causes them to lose muscle control and can kill them. Flat love this little lady very gentle cow.
Vet told me I'm doing everything he would have done. My cow mentor/neighbor also said the same, came and looked her over. He told me some cows just do not show the signs of milk fever right away. Former dairy farmer been at it near 50 years so I'm taking his advice. Going to be a long night, I have a heavy sleeping bag covering her she's cold and quivering. Hourly checks in case we need to give her a 2nd dose of calcium.

I hope Daisy recovers.

 

[man_of_fishers]

Welcome to BYC and our thread! I'm not far, Pendleton. I have American Bresse, Barred Rock, Leghorn, Black Copper Maran, Lavender Americana, EE & OE. Not all have resumed laying but I think I can get you some eggs. Send me a message if any of the breeds interest you. Every breed I own has a breed specific rooster. Been keeping chickens about 7+ years so I'm very selective on my roosters temperaments. I really won't need eggs back, just want to give your kids a chance to experience it!

Oh! That would be fantastic. Thank you so much! I've got Silkie, Red Sex Link, Leghorn, and Ameraucana—so it's be great to get a few types of the layers. I'm not picky, whatever you think would be best given my current mix. All of my girls are less than a year old and have been very gentle.

I'm able to come by pretty much anytime today or this evening if you're available. Same goes for tomorrow if you prefer that. My son gets home from preschool around 1:00 PM, he'd love to come with. I'm also not what the most secure way for you to shoot me your info, but if you want my cell number, I'm happy to send that to you.

Thanks again!
Ryan

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Oh! That would be fantastic. Thank you so much! I've got Silkie, Red Sex Link, Leghorn, and Ameraucana—so it's be great to get a few types of the layers. I'm not picky, whatever you think would be best given my current mix. All of my girls are less than a year old and have been very gentle.

I'm able to come by pretty much anytime today or this evening if you're available. Same goes for tomorrow if you prefer that. My son gets home from preschool around 1:00 PM, he'd love to come with. I'm also not what the most secure way for you to shoot me your info, but if you want my cell number, I'm happy to send that to you.

Thanks again!
Ryan

You're welcome! I'll send you a message privately we can work out details. Will have to see whats going on next couple days, I know we won't be home tomorrow.

 

[Rosie65]

Hi, I just found this page. I’m in Lapel, Indiana with my young mixed flock. I’ve got 2 spare Rhode Island Red roosters. 6 months old and nice temperament If anybody would like them. I just don’t need four! I’m looking for a female turkey to go with my 8 month old tom. Looking forward to exchanging tips. I’ve just incubated my first chicks with 100% success so happy being a new mum as well.

 

[Rosie65]

Oh! That would be fantastic. Thank you so much! I've got Silkie, Red Sex Link, Leghorn, and Ameraucana—so it's be great to get a few types of the layers. I'm not picky, whatever you think would be best given my current mix. All of my girls are less than a year old and have been very gentle.

I'm able to come by pretty much anytime today or this evening if you're available. Same goes for tomorrow if you prefer that. My son gets home from preschool around 1:00 PM, he'd love to come with. I'm also not what the most secure way for you to shoot me your info, but if you want my cell number, I'm happy to send that to you.

Thanks again!
Ryan

Hi, I just found this page. I’m in Lapel, Indiana with my young mixed flock. I’ve got 2 spare Rhode Island Red roosters. 6 months old and nice temperament If anybody would like them. I just don’t need four! I’m looking for a female turkey to go with my 8 month old tom. Looking forward to exchanging tips. I’ve just incubated my first chicks with 100% success so happy being a new mum as well.

Welcome to BYC and our thread! I'm not far, Pendleton. I have American Bresse, Barred Rock, Leghorn, Black Copper Maran, Lavender Americana, EE & OE. Not all have resumed laying but I think I can get you some eggs. Send me a message if any of the breeds interest you. Every breed I own has a breed specific rooster. Been keeping chickens about 7+ years so I'm very selective on my roosters temperaments. I really won't need eggs back, just want to give your kids a chance to experience it!

If anyone is still looking for fertilised eggs then let me know as I’m getting lots right now.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Hi, I just found this page. I’m in Lapel, Indiana with my young mixed flock. I’ve got 2 spare Rhode Island Red roosters. 6 months old and nice temperament If anybody would like them. I just don’t need four! I’m looking for a female turkey to go with my 8 month old tom. Looking forward to exchanging tips. I’ve just incubated my first chicks with 100% success so happy being a new mum as well.

If anyone is still looking for fertilised eggs then let me know as I’m getting lots right now.

Welcome to our thread! I've got a few coming hit or miss. I've got a bad cold right now so am not going outdoors much, mostly feed and water. Had a stillborn calf early this week and had spent the last 2 days outdoors with mom.

 

[Rosie65]

Welcome to our thread! I've got a few coming hit or miss. I've got a bad cold right now so am not going outdoors much, mostly feed and water. Had a stillborn calf early this week and had spent the last 2 days outdoors with mom.

Oh, that’s really sad. I hope mum is ok and you feel better soon.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Oh, that’s really sad. I hope mum is ok and you feel better soon.

My vet ordered several meds for our little lady. Thanks! She's a pretty special heifer. My neice showed her in 4H last year and won reserve champion. She took her Sr picture with her and my goat Mocha. I will look so I can share the picture.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Mocha, Hannah and Daisy. Adore all 3 of these young ladies very much. Hannah is studying to become a large animal/livestock vet. I've made sure she's had every chance to experience every event good or bad with our farm. Becoming a vet is harder than being a human doctor, quite a challenge. Breed specifics. She's chosen to be a large livestock vet.