"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[kuntrygirl]

Good morning ya'll.

Got a call the other day from someone who bought some turkeys from me. He called to ask if I had any more turkeys because his PIG ate the Tom? I was like, "WHAT?"

My response, "So where is the pig now?".

His response, "I killed him and ate him."

My response, "Well come on by and buy some more turkeys since Mr. Piggy was eaten for supper."

My poor turkey. What a horrific way to go.

Have a good day ya'll.

 

[catdaddyfro]

Good morning ya'll.
Got a call the other day from someone who bought some turkeys from me. He called to ask if I had any more turkeys because his PIG ate the Tom? I was like, "WHAT?"

My response, "So where is the pig now?".
His response, "I killed him and ate him."
My response, "Well come on by and buy some more turkeys since Mr. Piggy was eaten for supper."
My poor turkey. What a horrific way to go.

Have a good day ya'll.

Ooopsie daisies, sounds like someone forgot and left a gate open or the turkey flew into the wrong pen huh? Yeah hogs and poultry don't go so well together unless you got fast chickens(ect..)

Oh and good mornin' La-yers and BYCers

Jeff

 

[Garilyn Bardash]

I lived in Winnfield! Hello from Carencro!

 

[kuntrygirl]

I lived in Winnfield! Hello from Carencro!

Howdy!





You're right up the road from me. I"m from Opelousas. Glad to see you here.

 

[mzstre]

I lived in Winnfield! Hello from Carencro!

You'll like it here.

 

[mzstre]

I'm wondering if anyone who has experience with fowl pox vaccines can give me some advice. I am going to order some from Jeffers and there are 2 types available:

1. Chick-N-Pox TC - says it's ok for chicks 1 day or older, no vaccinating within 21 days of slaughter
2. Poxine - for chickens 6 weeks and older. Same restrictions about slaughter (have to wait 21 days), but it specifies that it must be used at least 1 month before they come into production. I am assuming they mean point of lay when they say production. Is that correct?

So if my assumptions are correct about egg production and the majority of my pullets are either laying or within a couple of weeks of pol, I think I should choose the Chick-N-Pox TC. Anyone familiar with this?

If there is anyone close to me (near Baton Rouge) that also wants to vaccinate, the bottle comes with 1,000 doses and it all has to be used when mixed or the bottle and remaining vaccine must be burned. After I vaccinate, I would be happy to meet someone who could use any of the remainder. I will only be using about 40 doses.

I really wish the instructions for the vaccines would be more specific. When they say to "stick the needles through the web of the wing", do they really mean to stick them all the way through, not just to puncture the skin? I have been watching videos, and the one that is clearest isn't in English but shows the "fork" going all the way through the wing. I am terrified to do this incorrectly!

 

[TerriLaChicks]

We lost our neighbor & good friend. I am so, so sorry. We hashed out "chicken talk" every weekend. We will miss our friend so much. He had the vision, the drive, the ambition, the education and the wealth. He was living his dream. He left a very successful career as a maritime lawyer in New Orleans to come here 2 years ago & run Inglewood Farms.

Inglewood has several hundred chickens in their specially designed chicken tractors -- and Corwith added "Easter Eggers" to their mix a couple of months ago on my recommendation for variety in the cartons of the eggs they sold. ( I was still trying to get him to try some peacocks for 'eye candy' around the place)! He will be missed.

You can see pics of the old school bus they turned into a chicken tractor on their Facebook page (Inglewood Farm). They did a fantastic job with it.

RIP Corwith Davis III:

Corwith was Chief Operating Officer and Manager on Inglewood Plantation in Alexandria, Louisiana, a family run farm specializing in organic vegetables, pecans and eggs. He assumed his position at Inglewood two years ago developing Inglewood's growing commitment to sustainable agriculture and organic farming. Corwith believed that Inglewood was strongly connected to the broader community of Alexandria and volunteered his time and expertise to AMIkids, the Central Louisiana Community Foundation and the Good Food Project of the Central Louisiana Food Bank. It was Corwith's drive, determination, kindness and wit that produced success for Inglewood. His sense of humor was apparent in his designation of the ecologically damaging wild pigs on Inglewood as "Louisiana Heritage Hogs." He was as knowledgeable about catching wild pigs as he was about the pH balance of soil. Corwith's leadership converted the pecan business to organic standards and initiated the first large-scale sustainable vegetable operation of its kind in Louisiana. His enthusiasm for such topics left those around him rapt with attention and wanting to learn more.

Corwith was known by all as a devoted friend, person of extraordinary humor, and the ability to use his wit wisely. His insatiable drive to win a debate left each who knew him well speechless at some point.

 

[Chris Herzog]

I'm wondering if anyone who has experience with fowl pox vaccines can give me some advice. I am going to order some from Jeffers and there are 2 types available:

1. Chick-N-Pox TC - says it's ok for chicks 1 day or older, no vaccinating within 21 days of slaughter
2. Poxine - for chickens 6 weeks and older. Same restrictions about slaughter (have to wait 21 days), but it specifies that it must be used at least 1 month before they come into production. I am assuming they mean point of lay when they say production. Is that correct?

So if my assumptions are correct about egg production and the majority of my pullets are either laying or within a couple of weeks of pol, I think I should choose the Chick-N-Pox TC. Anyone familiar with this?

If there is anyone close to me (near Baton Rouge) that also wants to vaccinate, the bottle comes with 1,000 doses and it all has to be used when mixed or the bottle and remaining vaccine must be burned. After I vaccinate, I would be happy to meet someone who could use any of the remainder. I will only be using about 40 doses.

I really wish the instructions for the vaccines would be more specific. When they say to "stick the needles through the web of the wing", do they really mean to stick them all the way through, not just to puncture the skin? I have been watching videos, and the one that is clearest isn't in English but shows the "fork" going all the way through the wing. I am terrified to do this incorrectly!

Everything that I have read and seen says that if it's dry-pox to let it run it's coarse and don't do anything. Wet-pox on the other hand is more of a problem. I buy, sell and hatch birds often. I'm not about to break open a new bottle of vaccine to vaccinate the new birds every time I get some. You will run into the same problem with the Merrick's vaccine. It comes with 1000 doses and once you open it you only have a few hours to use it then toss what's left. I have a brand new bottle of it sitting in the fridge. It was a complete waist of money for me to but it. For the backyard chicken fancier it's not practical to vaccinate against these things.

If you are not convinced yet, consider this....There are different strains of fowl-pox. The vaccine is mixed for the more common strains going around at the time it was mixed. It does not mean that your birds won't get it, it just means that they are vaccinated for strain x. It's like a human getting the flu shot there are no guarantees..

Chris

 

[Chris Herzog]

We lost our neighbor & good friend. I am so, so sorry. We hashed out "chicken talk" every weekend. We will miss our friend so much. He had the vision, the drive, the ambition, the education and the wealth. He was living his dream. He left a very successful career as a maritime lawyer in New Orleans to come here 2 years ago & run Inglewood Farms.

Inglewood has several hundred chickens in their specially designed chicken tractors -- and Corwith added "Easter Eggers" to their mix a couple of months ago on my recommendation for variety in the cartons of the eggs they sold. ( I was still trying to get him to try some peacocks for 'eye candy' around the place)! He will be missed.

You can see pics of the old school bus they turned into a chicken tractor on their Facebook page (Inglewood Farm). They did a fantastic job with it.

RIP Corwith Davis III:

Corwith was Chief Operating Officer and Manager on Inglewood Plantation in Alexandria, Louisiana, a family run farm specializing in organic vegetables, pecans and eggs. He assumed his position at Inglewood two years ago developing Inglewood's growing commitment to sustainable agriculture and organic farming. Corwith believed that Inglewood was strongly connected to the broader community of Alexandria and volunteered his time and expertise to AMIkids, the Central Louisiana Community Foundation and the Good Food Project of the Central Louisiana Food Bank. It was Corwith's drive, determination, kindness and wit that produced success for Inglewood. His sense of humor was apparent in his designation of the ecologically damaging wild pigs on Inglewood as "Louisiana Heritage Hogs." He was as knowledgeable about catching wild pigs as he was about the pH balance of soil. Corwith's leadership converted the pecan business to organic standards and initiated the first large-scale sustainable vegetable operation of its kind in Louisiana. His enthusiasm for such topics left those around him rapt with attention and wanting to learn more.

Corwith was known by all as a devoted friend, person of extraordinary humor, and the ability to use his wit wisely. His insatiable drive to win a debate left each who knew him well speechless at some point.

Terri,
Sorry to hear about your friend.

Chris

 

[hdowden]

anyone interested in a central Louisiana poultry club? we are off to a good start with this and the state rep of the APA is even offering to help us. we will be holding a meet and greet in the near feature, place and time has to be determined but will be doing it at a kid friendly place so one of the 2 parks around here (leesville) is an option. if you are interested please jump over to the thread were it is currently being discussed https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/666481/2012-louisiana-chickenstocks-shows-and-meet-ups. i also have a facebook page called central Louisiana poultry club (may or may not stay the name of the club) if you have a facebook you can look that up. it is as of right now incomplete until the first meeting when idea's and positions will be given to those who are interested (may take 2 meetings or so).