"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[PrimroseMom1]

You can find all the information here.

http://www.poultryshowcentral.com/Watson_Poultry_Swap.html

THANKS!!!!!

 

[Garilyn Bardash]

1 white rock
1 black giant
1 black sexlink. Sorry for the spelling
RIR. I cheated and bought them at the feed store. I have 4 that are due to hatch in 7 days.

I won an 11 lb. chicken feeder last week from Eberly Farms! Can't wait to get chicks in the spring! Now I have DE, a feeder and a chicken saddle that I won too!

 

[chickenbelle]

Morning all! Had a half decapitated pullet when I got home from work Friday. You really could have just grabbed her skin and peeled her face right off. It was terrible.

I have no clue how, but she was ripped to the bone from ear lobe across the back of her neck to the other ear lobe. I'm assuming that giant, emu looking wyandotte cockerel got rough with her--he chases her a lot lately--and then the others went after the blood. Poor bird. She's my 8 year old's pullet, too. She's been given the luxury of a shower, blow dry, private living quarters in DH's shop with lots of treats, and access to walk around in the house. My sweet son even held her in his lap on the swing yesterday!

Beautiful! And that darling girl still laid an egg for us after all that drama. I think the swinging must have shook it out of her.

Spent yesterday finishing the run for the ducks and those crazy birds were still out in their yard at 11 last night when I came in despite multiple attempts to get them to go INTO their house.

I thought chickens were a little on the slow side...THEN i got ducks.

Got another coop moved to its new home and started on the other two coops that need to be finished and painted by tomorrow evening because I have birds coming this week and birdies in my yard will need to be moved around. Hope we get it all done--poor hubby worked more yesterday than he did all week at work, I think. Bless him!

My first incubator that began with 38 eggs had a terrible hatch. Only 23 even made it to lockdown and then only 10 of those hatched. There is one marans egg that is still showing movement, but it has made no effort to pip and this is day 23. The rest got tossed because they had passed somewhere between lockdown and last night.

Second incubator is in lockdown and I'm hoping to see some pips by tonight. So, more coop and run work this morning and then cleaning up to take my sweet little man to a birthday party this afternoon. Hope everyone enjoyed any swaps they attended yesterday and you all enjoy a great day today!

 

[TerriLaChicks]

Morning all! Had a half decapitated pullet when I got home from work Friday. You really could have just grabbed her skin and peeled her face right off. It was terrible.

I have no clue how, but she was ripped to the bone from ear lobe across the back of her neck to the other ear lobe. I'm assuming that giant, emu looking wyandotte cockerel got rough with her--he chases her a lot lately--and then the others went after the blood. Poor bird. She's my 8 year old's pullet, too. She's been given the luxury of a shower, blow dry, private living quarters in DH's shop with lots of treats, and access to walk around in the house. My sweet son even held her in his lap on the swing yesterday!

Beautiful! And that darling girl still laid an egg for us after all that drama. I think the swinging must have shook it out of her.

Spent yesterday finishing the run for the ducks and those crazy birds were still out in their yard at 11 last night when I came in despite multiple attempts to get them to go INTO their house.

I thought chickens were a little on the slow side...THEN i got ducks.

Got another coop moved to its new home and started on the other two coops that need to be finished and painted by tomorrow evening because I have birds coming this week and birdies in my yard will need to be moved around. Hope we get it all done--poor hubby worked more yesterday than he did all week at work, I think. Bless him!

My first incubator that began with 38 eggs had a terrible hatch. Only 23 even made it to lockdown and then only 10 of those hatched. There is one marans egg that is still showing movement, but it has made no effort to pip and this is day 23. The rest got tossed because they had passed somewhere between lockdown and last night.

Second incubator is in lockdown and I'm hoping to see some pips by tonight. So, more coop and run work this morning and then cleaning up to take my sweet little man to a birthday party this afternoon. Hope everyone enjoyed any swaps they attended yesterday and you all enjoy a great day today!

Obviously, you are playing "musical chickens" like we are, LOL!!!
sorry about the hurt hen - I'd send that roo right to freezer camp or gator bait, whatever's quickest & most convenient!

My game plan is by next weekend this time, I'll have my young flocks consolidated and the young peas moved into the pea pen.
Of course, we went outside this morning to hang the new opening on the overhauled coop and of course, overnight, fire ants had built a nice mound right in the center of the gate opening!

but, there's always tomorrow....in the meantime, roasting a chicken (no, not one of mine -- .88 cent special at Albertson's)!

 

[sawyerashton]

So I guess chicken math is hitting me. I won't do it, but am VERY tempted. Someone on CL in Church Point has some Blue Lace Red Wyandottes 1 year old for sale. I looked those up and they are very unique looking. Would definitely add some color to my chicken viewing.




The existing residents have become quite comfortable. (excuse the rusty patio furniture)

 

[TerriLaChicks]

So I guess chicken math is hitting me. I won't do it, but am VERY tempted. Someone on CL in Church Point has some Blue Lace Red Wyandottes 1 year old for sale. I looked those up and they are very unique looking. Would definitely add some color to my chicken viewing.




The existing residents have become quite comfortable. (excuse the rusty patio furniture)

What rusty patio furniture?

Those BLRW are sure some pretty chickens -- but i already have too many in my coop(s). Must. Resist. Temptation.!

 

[JohnnyxRex]

Hi all! My name is John. I'm 15 and in Woodworth, Louisiana. I am TerriLaChicks' cousin.

I've been on BYC for a while but have been waiting to get some more chickens before I joined in. We have 22 big, brown, and beautiful Buff Orpington eggs set to hatch Thursday the 28. Got them for my birthday. My dad knew that was a breed I wanted. Tomorrow begins lockdown.

They are in our Genesis Hovabator which we have used to hatch chickens, ducks, and quail out of before. My profile pick is my favorite out of the little EE bantams we used to have.

Very excited to not just read and look but finally join in! Looking forward to meeting you all!

 

[mbmess2003]

Congrats on the impending hatch....keeping fingers crossed for you!

 

[chickenbelle]

Obviously, you are playing "musical chickens" like we are, LOL!!!
sorry about the hurt hen - I'd send that roo right to freezer camp or gator bait, whatever's quickest & most convenient!

My game plan is by next weekend this time, I'll have my young flocks consolidated and the young peas moved into the pea pen.
Of course, we went outside this morning to hang the new opening on the overhauled coop and of course, overnight, fire ants had built a nice mound right in the center of the gate opening!

but, there's always tomorrow....in the meantime, roasting a chicken (no, not one of mine -- .88 cent special at Albertson's)!

Darned fire ants! We are battling those, too. Despise them.

So I guess chicken math is hitting me. I won't do it, but am VERY tempted. Someone on CL in Church Point has some Blue Lace Red Wyandottes 1 year old for sale. I looked those up and they are very unique looking. Would definitely add some color to my chicken viewing.




The existing residents have become quite comfortable. (excuse the rusty patio furniture)

I have blue laced red wyandottes...beautiful! Sweet personalities. Not a purchase you would regret. I love how your chickens have made themselves at home...looks like they're waiting for you to bring out lunch!

Hi all! My name is John. I'm 15 and in Woodworth, Louisiana. I am TerriLaChicks' cousin.

I've been on BYC for a while but have been waiting to get some more chickens before I joined in. We have 22 big, brown, and beautiful Buff Orpington eggs set to hatch Thursday the 28. Got them for my birthday. My dad knew that was a breed I wanted. Tomorrow begins lockdown.

They are in our Genesis Hovabator which we have used to hatch chickens, ducks, and quail out of before. My profile pick is my favorite out of the little EE bantams we used to have.

Very excited to not just read and look but finally join in! Looking forward to meeting you all!

Good luck on your hatch! Do keep us updated. Welcome!

 

[mzstre]

So I guess chicken math is hitting me. I won't do it, but am VERY tempted. Someone on CL in Church Point has some Blue Lace Red Wyandottes 1 year old for sale. I looked those up and they are very unique looking. Would definitely add some color to my chicken viewing. The existing residents have become quite comfortable. (excuse the rusty patio furniture)

I love my BLRWs! They are so laid back and friendly. Did I mention beautiful?

Hi all! My name is John. I'm 15 and in Woodworth, Louisiana. I am TerriLaChicks' cousin. I've been on BYC for a while but have been waiting to get some more chickens before I joined in. We have 22 big, brown, and beautiful Buff Orpington eggs set to hatch Thursday the 28. Got them for my birthday. My dad knew that was a breed I wanted. Tomorrow begins lockdown.

They are in our Genesis Hovabator which we have used to hatch chickens, ducks, and quail out of before. My profile pick is my favorite out of the little EE bantams we used to have. Very excited to not just read and look but finally join in! Looking forward to meeting you all!

Welcome, John! I hope you have a great hatch! We love to see new chick pictures, be sure to post some of them if you can.