Is it first ordered first served and then after sexing they don't have enough?
Another call from Meyer . . .
No BLR Wyandotte's. None.
And only 2 BX Marans.
That's 10 less than I ordered.
Oh well. That means I can keep shopping !!!!
12 pullets from the Rare Marans collection
1 Meyer Meal Maker
6 Fry Pan Bargain
I'm actually starting over. I had a total hip replacement in June, so re-homed my flock in preparation for that. (I still maintain that I cannot possible be old enough to require a new hip!)
I started out with Buff Orps, Wellsummers and Marans. I loved them each and all! They were about 6 years old.
Last year, I added red sex links and Tetra Tints (from TSC) - they just aren't the same as the heritage breeds! (And the TT rooster was mean!)
So I currently have 16 Bielefelders that are about 2 weeks old - LOVE LOVE LOVE ! they are so full of life! And (google them) so beautiful when grown!!
8 BBW turkeys
and awaiting my Meyer order
How about you ?
I imagine that the Marans either didn't hatch as well as hoped, or were mostly cockerels.
The BLRW's were a mistake - according to the 2nd customer service rep, they were never available - just a mistake by the first person.
It just throws me off, because I'm already dealing with chicks that are going to be almost 3 weeks apart in age. To add another group means another spot for brooding . . .
Maybe I'll just wait til spring . . . I'm not sure what to do.
At any rate, the folks at Meyer have been wonderful, and Johnny-on-the-spot as far as taking care of things
3 weeks apart would be tough. And I use an ecoglow so I don't think I could do itI imagine that the Marans either didn't hatch as well as hoped, or were mostly cockerels.
The BLRW's were a mistake - according to the 2nd customer service rep, they were never available - just a mistake by the first person.
It just throws me off, because I'm already dealing with chicks that are going to be almost 3 weeks apart in age. To add another group means another spot for brooding . . .
Maybe I'll just wait til spring . . . I'm not sure what to do.
At any rate, the folks at Meyer have been wonderful, and Johnny-on-the-spot as far as taking care of things
LOL... I'd be scared too!! Are you going to let her alone, give her eggs or break her? My EE was broody and tried to bite me all the time. I had to put her in a crate in the garage at night causeI have one angry girl in a nest box. I was going to just leave her alone, but I think she's scaring the others out of the coop where their food is.
How many and who do you have laying now? Are you able to tell? What are you planning for next spring?
Ha, ha, you didn't tell them? Funny! Maybe they won't notice the extras. I'm in the crazy house with you, but I can't order since mine family would notice little chicks since it's been awhile since we had some.I didn't tell my family new chicks were coming... do you think they'll notice??They already think I'm crazy so I guess what's a little more crazy right??
Got the notice... they shipped!! I swear I won't panic waiting for them this time
So glad to hear there are so many chicks shipping for all of you this week. Look forward to the pics! I also hope all arrive safely!
Good luck with that!
What did you end up ordering? Sorry that it didn't work out with your order, guess it was not meant to be. Meyer's is super nice though so hopefully they helped you pick out some good replacements. I imagine predicting hatch rates is not an exact science.
Another call from Meyer . . .
No BLR Wyandotte's. None.
And only 2 BC Marans.
That's 10 less than I ordered.
Oh well. That means I can keep shopping !!!!
Some of those broodies get so mean, don't they? We were having battles over the nesting boxes earlier this week. The others were trying to climb on top of the two broodies we have and lay their eggs. The others were just screaming because they wanted to lay eggs in the same nest boxes. I have 8 nest boxes and they were only taking up two but for some reason the others had to use the same two that the broody girls were in. Now that they are in the broody cages, it is sooooo much quieter!I have one angry girl in a nest box. I was going to just leave her alone, but I think she's scaring the others out of the coop where their food is.
How are yours doing? How many are laying now? I can't remember, but are both your EE's laying now? Sounds like you're doing great to have just started out this year.
