Michigan

[scratch'n'peck]

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*raises hand* Me! I'm just north of GR, too. I just got my first chicks this spring and am having a lot of fun. The people here have been very helpful. Welcome to BYC!

Me also, I'm near Plainfield and 131! Welcome!

I live north of Grand Rapids, too. I'm not all that new to chickens or BYC, but I moved from the Michigan Tri-cities area to here just last November for my husband's job. We live near 10 mile a few miles West of 131. I have actually met sj3364

because I ended up volunteering at Equest center for therapeutic horseback riding the same evening as her.

I have checked out this Michigan thread before, but I often get a little overwhelmed by the many topics being discussed at once that I haven't posted til now.

I have a couple questions for folks in the general area ( and you all from Newaygo can chime in, too.)

Are their any vets in the area who see chickens?

When we lived on the east side of the state (in Freeland) we were a 45 minute drive from a vet who would see chickens, so we learned to do some medical care ourselves. Too bad for us that Doc Frye is in East Michigan.

Where do you like to get chicken feed?

I'm getting feed at Family, Farm & Home now. (a lot of their feed is on sale this week) I find that their prices are better than TLC, but I was wondering if any grain elevators in the area are good for chicken feed or water fowl feed, etc.

 

[sj3364]

scratch'n'peck :

Are their any vets in the area who see chickens?

When we lived on the east side of the state (in Freeland) we were a 45 minute drive from a vet who would see chickens, so we learned to do some medical care ourselves. Too bad Doc Frye for us that Doc Frye is in East Michigan.

I'm in the process of adopting Grandma Chicken's sweet chicken, Bobbi, and she gave me the name of the vet she uses and likes a lot.

Animal Clinic is at 133 28th Street. S.E G.R. 49548 616- 231- 3651. They are located on 28th street right off US-131.

scratch'n'peck :

Where do you like to get chicken feed?

I'm getting feed at Family, Farm & Home now. (a lot of their feed is on sale this week) I find that their prices are better than TLC, but I was wondering if any grain elevators in the area are good for chicken feed or water fowl feed, etc.

That's where I get my feed, too. Would also like to know if there is somewhere less expensive.

scratch'n'peck :

I have actually met sj3364 because I ended up volunteering at Equest center for therapeutic horseback riding the same evening as her.

I'm so glad to have met you and for your help at Equest! It has been great getting to know local chicken people!​

 

[fifelakelooper]

I think Merline and Peaches are just lovely. I gave my mom (years ago) a cockatiel that REALLY sounded just like her! She whistled tunes in my moms voice. It was cool.

Hick....glad you got a peek at our little town. Most people DO blow by on 131....so I'm glad you took the time to check it out.

 

[scratch'n'peck]

Hey there sj!

I just noticed Grandma chicken's pic of her sweet hen today. I hope the transition for Bobbi goes well.

Thanks for the vet info.


There is also a vet at Cedar Animal Hospital, Dr Nuata who looks like he sees birds. I was thinking of taking my cat there, too. If anyone in the area happens to know anything about his vet practice, please let me know.

 

[eeyore75]

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I used to have a Sun Conure "Gambit", I LOVED him!!! I've had cockatiels for years before, during & after him- but he was my buddy!! Whenever I see one- I want one again...... but it wouldn't be Gambit...... and they are SOOOOO noisey!!!

He was always sitting on me (sometimes I ran away from him and he would freak out and fly all over chasing me) He would sleep curled up in my neck, clean my teeth (kinda gross I guess), sit on my chair back to eat dinner with me, sit on the shower bar if I was in there (or on my toes if I was taking a bath). I had to hide in the laundry room in the basement to talk on the phone cause he would flip out if anyone but him got attention. He also started throwing up on me (was told it was his way of letting me know if I laid eggs he would feed me by his vet)

He unfortunatly died when he was 4 yrs old, he got sick and even with what his vet (Dr Beasley in Williamston- GREAT vet!! He has seen my birds, rabbits & snake) sent home with us on differant visits ...... he didn't make it. I built a garden for him when he died, but since I was renting the place- I just painted him on a rock w/ his name, and took him to my mom's to bury him. I cried for months over that bird- everytime I was around someone's parrot or parrotish bird and it would do something Gambit used to do- I'd leave the room bawlin. I'm a bit teary eyed right now thinking about him- and it's been 9 yrs!!

I thought he would be around til I was at least 60...... course I have a 17-18 yr old cockatiel here still that I'm amazed is still kicking ........ very healthy bird.... and VERY pretty- he'll tell you all about it!!!

 

[keyt1969]

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Everything fine here, just bracing for round 2 of 3.

News said we got 7 inches of rain with another inch expected tonight and another half to one inch tomorrow. Bums me out, I had a big photography session scheduled at the park with some friends coming here for the day from Missouri!

 

[hillbillycitygirl]

THEY ARE HATCHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[KrisRose]

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Such beautiful chickens

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I had a calender at work with Sun Conures on it from last year. They were several lined up on a branch and a couple were grooming each other. Too cute to throw out so now on my desk by my computer

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[KrisRose]

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Everything fine here, just bracing for round 2 of 3.

News said we got 7 inches of rain with another inch expected tonight and another half to one inch tomorrow. Bums me out, I had a big photography session scheduled at the park with some friends coming here for the day from Missouri!

2 of 3?? I better watch the weather channel.
I have buckets with 6 to 7 inches of rain in them. Didnt know my rain dance was so powerful

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[hillbillycitygirl]

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I'm in the process of adopting Grandma Chicken's sweet chicken, Bobbi, and she gave me the name of the vet she uses and likes a lot.

Animal Clinic is at 133 28th Street. S.E G.R. 49548 616- 231- 3651. They are located on 28th street right off US-131.

scratch'n'peck :

Where do you like to get chicken feed?

I'm getting feed at Family, Farm & Home now. (a lot of their feed is on sale this week) I find that their prices are better than TLC, but I was wondering if any grain elevators in the area are good for chicken feed or water fowl feed, etc.

That's where I get my feed, too. Would also like to know if there is somewhere less expensive.

scratch'n'peck :

I have actually met sj3364 because I ended up volunteering at Equest center for therapeutic horseback riding the same evening as her.

I'm so glad to have met you and for your help at Equest! It has been great getting to know local chicken people!​

I get my chicken feed from the Cedar Springs Feed mill, I mix a 50# bag of cracked corn (about 8$) with a 50# bag of layer feed (about 11$) and that lasts me about 3 weeks for 50 chickens. They are great, so helpful and friendly. They are just off 131, exit 104....I can give you better directions if you need them!!​