"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[kuntrygirl]

Well you know you have unique chickens when out here a chicken takes off and a couple of miles later all it takes is a few phone calls to figure out where he came from and drop his little butt off. I'm definitely not the only person with chickens out here. Just the only one with fancy faces. lol. 

No, say it ain't so. Seriously????????? You had an escapee?

 

[Jipus5]

She had a runner! Time for some training??? LOL

 

[TerriLaChicks]

Whooo-hooo got new computer up & running!

Beautiful purple hull peas!

That's so funny about the escapee!

 

[bugglesmommy]

Yup. Little "Dude" was off to see the wizard! His name feels even funnier right now. His crest gives his face this "surfer" look. Dude! Where you you going? Dang it, Dude!





Nope. I definitely do not have distinct birds.

 

[mzstre]

I purchased 7 Orpington chick last week and am keeping them in a tote inside for the first couple of weeks, i lined the bottom with shavings, they are scratching and throwing the shavings into their water and feed, how can i prevent this? i do not lining the bottom with paper due to it getting soiled so quickly they also appear to prefer to scratch and peck spilled feed rather than eat out of the feeder? Help

I use wood pellets in my indoor brooder and I feed fermented feed after the first couple of days. I also use a nipple waterer made out of a vitamin water bottle. Works wonders! I am curious about the sand, though, and may give it a try.

Yea, I think everyone who can should try there hand at anything and everything they can. I'm all about trying new things. Raising your own meat is an awesome experience. I think if we all try to raise meat birds, would be a great experience. At least try once. If it doesn't work out, then nothing lost. You can at least said that you tried. My family calls me the scientist cause I will try EVERYTHING. If someone tells me about it, you can be sure I will eventually try it. That's what life is all about. You never know until you do it.

C'mon Layers, let's raise our own meat birds. WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!

I still can't do "the deed" myself, but we do raise our own birds for meat. Once the birds are lifeless, I have no problems cleaning and processing. We don't raise meaties but opted for a sustainable flock. Any extra cockerels (of any of our LF breeds) are processed, and we raise white Bresse for meat. They grow pretty quickly (NOT at the rate of the meaties though) and the hens are excellent egg producers to boot.

It's a big risk. If word got out they would fine me and require me to get rid of my chickens and rabbits. I don't want to sell my house right now bec my 90 year old mother lives with me and wouldn't do well with a move. Right now, if I don't push the envelope, there are other backyard chickens in my neighborhood that will back me up if there's a problem. That said they would create a big fight. also in violation of city ordinance by having 5 chickens. I was not born to live in a subdivision. It's like being in prison. I am a few blocks from my grand kids which is why I built here. In March my grandson will have his license and already has a truck. But I want to be where my granddaughter can get on her bike and come over. I'm just ranting right now. But for now, my family must come first and keep me in this subdivision.

I really hope you are able to find a home that will allow you the freedom to raise your animals without anxiety and that will still allow you to be near your family!

I am having a very hard time believing that I will have live chicks arrive.  I think it will be a box of RIP babies even though they say they will be fine.  All the info they sent says they were packed on the evening of the 16th and the tracking ## is now saying the 21st.    Unless they do a pre-ship invoice (which is entirely possible) but even so that is a LONG time for a newly hatched chick to go without food and water. 

I hope they make it to you safe and sound!

Been a little while since I have had the time to get on here, BUT, I am hard at work!   I have decided to try to ferment my feed.   But i cannot find a way to buy much around here that isn't $15 a bag!  Anyone who does this (or not) please list what all you buy and feed your chickens. Whether you ferment or not.  I would like some more ideas... then I can research what all we have for sale around here.  Just HAVE to watch my costs.  
I see bags of layer pellets, layer crumble, cracked and whole corn.  Ideas people... give em over!!!  LOL

I ferment my feed. My primary base is layer or grower mash, but I add a bit of wheat, flax and BOSS to it. I also add alfalfa pellets in the winter when there isn't much vegetation available for them.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Yup. Little "Dude" was off to see the wizard! His name feels even funnier right now. His crest gives his face this "surfer" look. Dude! Where you you going? Dang it, Dude! Nope. I definitely do not have distinct birds.

He is handsome. Glad that he is back safe.

 

[LindaB220]

@Jipus5 Sent you a PM on FF

 

[Angelicisi]

Hahahahaha. Angel you are too funny!!!! I think I had a little puke in my mouth too just reading that. And, Angel is my supplier of healthy chicken. She lives crazy close to me on more than an acre and NO subdivision restrictions. Love you Angel.

 

[Ron Skekel]

Yea, I think everyone who can should try there hand at anything and everything they can. I'm all about trying new things. Raising your own meat is an awesome experience. I think if we all try to raise meat birds, would be a great experience. At least try once. If it doesn't work out, then nothing lost. You can at least said that you tried. My family calls me the scientist cause I will try EVERYTHING. If someone tells me about it, you can be sure I will eventually try it. That's what life is all about. You never know until you do it.

C'mon Layers, let's raise our own meat birds. WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!

I guess your planning on trying doing the deed than?

 

[TerriLaChicks]

He is handsome. Glad that he is back safe.

Definitely a looker!