"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[eastercreek]

Okay..here is a pic of the chicks today. My assumption is that the tsc chicks (yellow and red pairs) are a week and a half. The black chicks are closer to 2.5 weeks old. The yellow ones are the farthest to the right. Red ones closer to middle. The brooder light kinda messes with their coloration a little. One of the red ones has pretty distinct "chipmunk stripes" down the back. While yall are guessing on breeds...how bout some guesses on roos or pullets??

 

[kuntrygirl]

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They are so cute!!!!

 

[eastercreek]

Ok...just called the TSC to see if I could get a knowledgeable employee or manager. First question was....we bought chicks from you last weekend. What breed were the yellow ones that were in the bin marked Red Pullets? answer "pullets".

Second question...what hatchery do you order from? she put me on hold.... Answer...manager doesnt know, they just mail them to us.

Third question...I need to know if they are Cornish and will need to be killed in a couple of months because they cant stand up...or if they are Leghorns and will be longtime pets for my children?
Answer-maam, they are Pullets.

Argggghhh!!!

So, I politely informed her that pullet just meant female...it wasnt a breed...she was alarmed at this and offered her apologies. It isnt like a Quarter horse or an Appaloosa...it is like a mare...which can mean any breed! I just think if they are selling birds this close to Easter with a bunch of uninformed mommas buying them for Easter Baskets, they should know a little more. Someone posted a "sample TSC employee memo" that should be sent out prior to chick buying season that listed the basics so the employees can help folks better. It was good for a laugh for folks like me who have dealt with similar scenarios. There are several threads on here about lack of knowledge of TSC employees nation wide. Too bad.

I have no intention of eating my birds....and dont want to keep them if that is their ultimate purpose.

 

[Paisaneaux]

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I picked up something soooo awesome for your coop today!


EAUX....EMMM...GEEE!!!!!!
Expo is less than 24 hours away!

 

[kuntrygirl]

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I picked up something soooo awesome for your coop today!


EAUX....EMMM...GEEE!!!!!!
Expo is less than 24 hours away!

You picked up something for my coop????????????

Is it a secret? Can you tell me?

 

[Paisaneaux]

Rusty, but still opens/closes.
The louver handle is next to my thumb.

 

[eastercreek]

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I Looovvveee it!

 

[NonnasBabies]

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Still waiting on it to hatch!! Well I've been gone since 11 but I know my hubby will let me know when & if it does!! We got to Monroe around 3:30. It was a really nice ride! Saw the place that the expo is going to be at and it's nice too!!

See you all tomorrow!!

 

[La Mike]

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Still waiting on it to hatch!! Well I've been gone since 11 but I know my hubby will let me know when & if it does!! We got to Monroe around 3:30. It was a really nice ride! Saw the place that the expo is going to be at and it's nice too!!

See you all tomorrow!!

Lol your already there.Sure nuff the early bird

 

[NonnasBabies]

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Not to sound ungy which I'm sure that's how I'll come across these birds are NOT meant for uninformed mommas buying them for Easter Baskets that's why the usually have signs for agriculture purposes only and usually why they have a 6 chick min. to stop people from buying them for their kids at easter. They get them and don't know how to take care of them or let the kids kill them it just really makes me sick!!

TSC usually orders their chicks from Mount Healthy.

And I agree that at least one person that works there should know about chickens and how to take care of them. There's nothing worse than going in to the stores and seeing them mistreat their animals!!

I'd do like Terri suggested and go the feather site.