"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[Gracie9205]

I'd love to see some pictures! I know it is a relatively rare/new color, so I sort of feel like I hit the jackpot just now. And thank you for the info! I'll steer clear of the gold laced.
Yes, the travel time is my biggest concern. Plus, I like to get an idea of the quality and temperament of the birds. How good is Ideal poultry? Do you generally get the correct breed and physically sound birds? I know places like mypetchicken sometimes sell the wrong breed.

All the birds I've ever gotten from Ideal have been hardy and exactly what I ordered. They won't be show quality, but if you are just looking for a backyard flock then they are an excellent choice! What exactly are you looking for in a chicken? Meat, eggs, just something pretty to look at? Do you want something to free range, or will they be more confined. Let us know, and we can come up with some good suggestions

 

[PrimroseMom1]

I have two questions for Mrs. Magoo (and anyone else with thoughts on this):

I plan to do the red wigglers under the bunny cage with barriers to keep the chickens out. Is the reason to keep the chickens out is that they will eat the worms, or are the worms harmful to them?

Also, when I get ready to use the "red wiggler mulch" on my beds, do I scoop it worms and all? You mentioned that the red wigglers don't live underground, so I wondered about any effect the "living worm mulch" would have on the beds.

Thanks so much. I have noticed that the bunnies result in some ordor, so I really like the red wiggler solution. The chickens have never had an odor.

 

[Gracie9205]

The chickens will eat them! My chickens LOVE worms lol

 

[kuntrygirl]

Thanks for leading a La-yer to the thread. We welcome all peeps.


What type of feeder were you using before and what did you switch it to. LOL @ she is probably mad at you. You're a bad chicken parent.

LOL...That's right!  Don't you know kids thrive on ROUTINE?!?!?!?  Now go hang your head in shame for a bit....

 

[kuntrygirl]

Getting the recipe and detailed instructions typed up. Have pics of the home made cheap distillery that we use. I will post everything when I am done.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Possible brooders anyone?

http://lafayette.craigslist.org/zip/3724626238.html

 

[Gracie9205]

Has anyone seen this video? The reporters are all excited about twins foals born on Easter. While that is all fine and dandy, check out the condition of the mare. Just sad!

http://screen.yahoo.com/rare-twin-horses-born-easter-000014340.html

 

[chickenbelle]

I'd love to see some pictures! I know it is a relatively rare/new color, so I sort of feel like I hit the jackpot just now. And thank you for the info! I'll steer clear of the gold laced.
Yes, the travel time is my biggest concern. Plus, I like to get an idea of the quality and temperament of the birds. How good is Ideal poultry? Do you generally get the correct breed and physically sound birds? I know places like mypetchicken sometimes sell the wrong breed.

Mille Fleur really isn't rare in some breeds. Others, it is just being bred into. Ideal is a hit and miss. All birds will be backyard quality and won't be bred to the SOP. If you aren't going to be showing birds or breeding--those would be fine.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Has anyone seen this video?  The reporters are all excited about twins foals born on Easter.  While that is all fine and dandy, check out the condition of the mare.  Just sad!

http://screen.yahoo.com/rare-twin-horses-born-easter-000014340.html

I'm scared to look.

 

[JohnnyxRex]

Thanks for leading a La-yer to the thread. We welcome all peeps.

What type of feeder were you using before and what did you switch it to. LOL @ she is probably mad at you.

You're a bad chicken parent.

I switched from a tray to a red and white TSC feeder because I had to fill it constantly.

I had that feeder from day one though. Same one I posted pics of when they got stuck inside it! Hard to believe they were that small!