Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[aart]

Though we are still monitoring the 3 we have already have that we believe to be roosters based on the feathers, though they are about a week old we were told so not sure how reliable that would be. Tried to vent check, but don't think we were doing it right and didn't want to hurt the chicks.

Most chicks can't be feather/wing sexed at 1 week old.
Vent sexing takes real experience.
4-6 weeks will tell the tale on the males by comb/wattle size and color.
Raising chickens will teach you patience....or not

 

[riss]

Here’s some of the critters from my work (my mom came to visit cause she wanted to hold a puppy)

 

[Folly's place]

All beyond cute!!!

 

[Folly's place]

Feather sexing only works if the breeder has selected their parents specifically for that trait. Otherwise, it's totally random. And vent sexing is for trained experts only...
Patience!
Mary

 

[RaZ]

Well that was interesting. Due to my age and income (or lack thereof) I qualified for the county weatherization programme. A couple of guys went over the house for insulation, window condition, sealing, furnace, water heater, and even the refrigerator efficiency. They had all sorts of electronic gizmos for checking everything. The fridge was really bad. They said I should easily qualify for a new one. But the whole evaluation process will take a couple of weeks. I'm sort of glad that this house is such a disaster area.
Now if I could only get some help to clean and organize the place.

 

[aart]

Now if I could only get some help to clean and organize the place.

Same here!!

 

[Folly's place]

x3! Whatever space is available will fill up, and it sure has here too.
About our chicks: so far ten dead out of fifty-two. Awful! So far last night and today, no more deaths, so I hope we're done with problems. Too soon to be sure...
Mary

 

[RaZ]

That's terrible, Folly. I hope you don't lose any more.

 

[aart]

Was it someone here who recommended Proof by Dick Francis?
Thanks, it was excellent!

 

[Folly's place]

He writes really good books! Try some others too.
Mary