Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[JackieandChicks]

Well, I have been known to place some on occasion...depends . I think if I keep them past the usual fall "dump" I have better luck. Not sure if I want to deal with extras this year, tho.

 

[aart]

Well, I have been known to place some on occasion...depends . I think if I keep them past the usual fall "dump" I have better luck. Not sure if I want to deal with extras this year, tho.

I hear ya...was able to give away 5 cockerels last year to someone who wanted to 'try out' chickens, then I got lazy about culling hens in the fall-crowding mistake.
4 down, glad it's over, but 4 more to go before winter.

 

[1muttsfan]

New eggs are always nice! I hatched late too due to issues beyond my control, but I'm not worried, they will start eventually. Looking back I think they are around 10 weeks.

 

[uchytil]

I'm sure you have posted the extra roos on Craigslist? Anyway, I still have 8 Flemish Giant bunnies to get rid of, 4 months old, reduced the price to $20 each. Not moving so by end of next week freezer camp. I sold quite a few this year but it has stalled out. Anyone want to start their own rabbitry?

 

[misslady]

Hello..joining the extra rooster list! I have two cuckoo Maran boys and one splash EE boy looking for homes This season's...I am in Zeeland.

Hi from Hamilton!

I just put 2 blue copper marans and 1 EE cockerels in the freezer...no one wanted them.

My extra Lavender Orp roo's are about to head that route too. Rehomed one at least, but I always feel a little sad when choosing who stays and who goes.

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This board is so quiet now! Haven't been on in a couple years, so I don't know if I should reintroduce myself or just hop back in.

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome back! I agree, the hardest part about raising chicks, is the problem of excess cockerels. There's a local small farm animal auction near Webberville, and some of my birds go there. Some go to homes, and I'm sure some go to the freezer. That's fine, can't be helped. Providing a good dinner is not a bad thing!
My bantam boys are more difficult, IMO. A two pound bird isn't much to eat! And too many cockerels in the flock ain't good, so they have to go. It's sad, but my beautiful bantam boys can't all stay. Mary
PS; We need rain! There's either too much, or none. Blast!

 

[misslady]

Welcome back! I agree, the hardest part about raising chicks, is the problem of excess cockerels. There's a local small farm animal auction near Webberville, and some of my birds go there. Some go to homes, and I'm sure some go to the freezer. That's fine, can't be helped. Providing a good dinner is not a bad thing!
My bantam boys are more difficult, IMO. A two pound bird isn't much to eat! And too many cockerels in the flock ain't good, so they have to go. It's sad, but my beautiful bantam boys can't all stay. Mary
PS; We need rain! There's either too much, or none. Blast!

Thank you!

Yes, it's tough to decide. And of course, my prettiest roo is a little aloof and my ugliest one is the quietest and most docile. Makes deciding even harder. But you're right, there is some comfort in knowing they were raised respectfully while also being able to put supper on the table for my family.

I bet that would be really tough with bantams!

And yes, we do need rain! I recently planted grass seed in an area where we extended our yard and am now feeling overburdened with watering it all the time. Gotta love unpredictable Michigan weather, lol!

 

[JackieandChicks]

I hate to post the roos on CL - once I found out some could be used for baiting in dog fighting rings. Won't do that to them ;( . i brought them into the world and need to be responsible how they exit.

 

[aart]

Not fond of CL either.....use poultry groups on FB instead.
Getting rain here this morning, finally as it's always seemed to miss us.
Nice, gentle, and steady and supposed to last all morning.
Too little too late for many aspects, but still nice to hear and smell.
Can't say I've missed mowing this summer.

 

[misslady]

Not fond of CL either.....use poultry groups on FB instead.
Getting rain here this morning, finally as it's always seemed to miss us.
Nice, gentle, and steady and supposed to last all morning.
Too little too late for many aspects, but still nice to hear and smell.
Can't say I've missed mowing this summer.

Just got the tiniest bit of drizzle here, but it looks to be breaking up now. Which means watering again.
Our poor yard is starting to look absolutely scorched.
I'd much rather have our precipitation come in the form of rain instead of snow. Anyone know what the farmer's almanac is predicting for this winter?