LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[ChickyCh00k]

I unfortunately get to experience it. It is horrible. Any time the announcements come on you can see that slight fear as the possibilities of what bad things could happen run through their minds as they take those glances at the door to the room. I don’t think we even realize we do it for the most part and you have to look for it because it happens so fast but it is there. It almost feels like fear for what could happen is part of school itself when it should be a safe place.

I'm so sorry this is what America has become for young people. Those in my generation and older have not done right by our children - putting people in charge who enact policies that protect corporate greed instead of human beings.

I'm sorry that you and your classmates are burdened by thoughts that no person should have to endure, let alone students who already have so much going on in their young lives. We need to do SO much better. I'm afraid it's going to be a long time before the tides change on several human rights issues (one being the right to feel safe when going to school). I think we must use our fear and anger to advocate for real change, even when it seems impossible.

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

So since I only ended up with two pullets from my last hatch, and the 6 boys are gone now Obviously this means I have room for more! The guy who took the boys breeds chickens and he gave me 21 eggs to incubate They are a mix of different breeds, no mutts but unsure exactly what I will be getting other than some True Blue Whitings.. But those eggs look green to me so IDK

Anyway I candled them just now, day 6 and marked 8 that I am unsure about. So I should know for sure next weekend which are developing and I will toss the clears. 13 for sure humming along so hopefully I get more pullets this time

I'll keep y'all posted

 

[ChickyCh00k]

So since I only ended up with two pullets from my last hatch, and the 6 boys are gone now Obviously this means I have room for more! The guy who took the boys breeds chickens and he gave me 21 eggs to incubate They are a mix of different breeds, no mutts but unsure exactly what I will be getting other than some True Blue Whitings.. But those eggs look green to me so IDK

Anyway I candled them just now, day 6 and marked 8 that I am unsure about. So I should know for sure next weekend which are developing and I will toss the clears. 13 for sure humming along so hopefully I get more pullets this time

I'll keep y'all posted

 

[ChickyCh00k]

Do any of you in the U.S. have seramas? Is there a hatchery in the U.S. that has them? Are they able to be kept with other birds or do they need to be separate?

...asking for a friend..

It's me.... I'm the friend.

 

[KikiDeAnime]

Do any of you in the U.S. have seramas? Is there a hatchery in the U.S. that has them? Are they able to be kept with other birds or do they need to be separate?

...asking for a friend..

It's me.... I'm the friend.

I have 1 Serama hen and she's kept with the rest of my flock that includes standard size hens but I don't recommend this due to the size differences.
https://www.alchemistfarm.com/product/serama-chicks/

 

[ChickyCh00k]

I have 1 Serama hen and she's kept with the rest of my flock that includes standard size hens but I don't recommend this due to the size differences.
https://www.alchemistfarm.com/product/serama-chicks/

Thank you for the info! I have a second, smaller coop and I could divide the chicken yard if I needed to.

I have chick fever, I think... I'm hoping it passes before spring, because I really don't need any more chickens. I justified getting bantams last year because they're like 1/2 chickens (and got 4)....I wonder if I'll justify seramas as 1/3 chickens (and buy 6)...

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Thank you for the info! I have a second, smaller coop and I could divide the chicken yard if I needed to.

I have chick fever, I think... I'm hoping it passes before spring, because I really don't need any more chickens. I justified getting bantams last year because they're like 1/2 chickens (and got 4)....I wonder if I'll justify seramas as 1/3 chickens (and buy 6)...

I think @allosaurusrock has them

 

[KikiDeAnime]

Thank you for the info! I have a second, smaller coop and I could divide the chicken yard if I needed to.

I have chick fever, I think... I'm hoping it passes before spring, because I really don't need any more chickens. I justified getting bantams last year because they're like 1/2 chickens (and got 4)....I wonder if I'll justify seramas as 1/3 chickens (and buy 6)...

You're welcome!
The only reason my Serama is with my bigger hens, is because I know they won't harm her. Especially since she's still raising her chicks and nobody wants to mess with a mama hen lol

 

[ChickyCh00k]

You're welcome!
The only reason my Serama is with my bigger hens, is because I know they won't harm her. Especially since she's still raising her chicks and nobody wants to mess with a mama hen lol

Awww! She has chicks! That's awesome. I read that they can tend to be broody...After dealing with my bantam cochin (Spicy Boots) this summer, I'm not sure I could handle another.

 

[KikiDeAnime]

Awww! She has chicks! That's awesome. I read that they can tend to be broody...After dealing with my bantam cochin (Spicy Boots) this summer, I'm not sure I could handle another.

Funny thing though, is I had gotten her 2 Black sex-linked chicks so they'll be bigger than her in no time