Michigan

[RBahmer]

I keep telling myself 47 chicks is enough...my DH tells me too

I kept saying that a gazillion chickens ago. So did hubby . LOL

 

[RBahmer]

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It was nice to meet you too!! I'm glad everyone seems to be settling in, the Roo is a real sweety huh.
And yes...I have a house cow heehee He is vicious isn't he!

last time I weighed him he was about 170...but that was a couple years ago. I swear though, he has the IQ of frozen brocolli

here's a picture of my big house cow (Oscar) and Aaron (taken last year...he babysits sometimes lol) he's shaved down in this photo.



lol Opa, I have some cages out back known as "The Green Mile"...ya...I think that speaks for itself about what happens if they end up back there!

He is really a sweet dog Jen. I could look around and see if I still have a pony saddle around for him

 

[fuzzybutt love]

Like i said, i wasn't knocking the farmers. In fact, the opposite. I think they breed some mighty strong birds.
That being said I have spent quite a bit of time talking with my feed mill, TSC, and visited the auction quite a few times (I have nothing to lose at this point) and i have talked to a LOT of chicken sellers/buyers Go to the auction this Saturday, and i'd be willing to bet money that there are foamy eyed chickens. Carriers show symptoms when stressed, and i'm sure an auction is stressful. I bet when they were happily pecking around at home, they never showed a sign that they even had it. To the average guy, this is great, they think they have strong chickens that haven't gotten sick. If you never saw a sick bird, why spend extra $$$ to test? Every fall into winter there are tons for sale, obvious signs and all. From what i've read MG used to be in every flock, and if there is a big movement to eradicate it nobody i've talked to knows about it aside from you guys. (Heck, i didn't even know it was an issue until i got blazed here) And if you read about how diseases are spread, you will see that wild animals carry and track an amazing distance. So in short, no i don't believe that MG is an uncommon ailment, especially after reading the stories on here and in the emergency section.
As for my personal decisions, only part was emotion. New studies are linking mycoplasma (not the chicken one) to chronic health issues, like diabetes, athsma, rhumetoid arthritis, heart disease, etc. If we could at least find a treatment for the birds, we would be one step closer to finding one for ourselves.

 

[fuzzybutt love]

Just to be VERY CLEAR I am not biased against the farmers. I would rather birds be produced naturally than commercially.

 

[Mom 2em All]

Hello everyone..good morning.
Thank you all for the good thoughts and good words.
My neighbor overdosed and his wife had him commited to the hospital. Not admitted, but commited to the psych floor.
This isnt the first time, so.....

I will keep my personal opinion out of it, just say I am still so angry at him that I have no sympathy.

My sizzle broody is back to zen-state..and sitting on the showgirl eggs in the crate. Yay us. My frizzle is glued next to my silkie in broody zen-ness. I didnt have time to deal with them yesterday.

Stay safe in this weather everyone.

And Nova- told you that ducks bury their eggs! hahaha...congrats!

 

[Opa]

Since it is still dark out I have no idea of how bad the weather actually is. The news keeps talking about the winter storm but I think it is probably like many of their news features, over exaggerated to drawn viewers.

However the roads are, I doubt if they are bad enough to prevent me from going to Tractor Supply later this morning. I'm going just to look. Yeah right. I think I will probably pick up a few ISA pullets as replacements for my layer flock. What I would really like to do is get some Bragg Mountain Buffs but they want $6 per chick.

 

[M.sue]

However the roads are, I doubt if they are bad enough to prevent me from going to Tractor Supply later this morning. I'm going just to look. Yeah right. I think I will probably pick up a few ISA pullets as replacements for my layer flock. What I would really like to do is get some Bragg Mountain Buffs but they want $6 per chick.

LOL...That's what I always say! TSC has been calling my name.....even in my dreams. Don't now how long I can resist.....Tempting, Tempting, Tempting!

 

[snowflake]

Since it is still dark out I have no idea of how bad the weather actually is. The news keeps talking about the winter storm but I think it is probably like many of their news features, over exaggerated to drawn viewers.

However the roads are, I doubt if they are bad enough to prevent me from going to Tractor Supply later this morning. I'm going just to look. Yeah right. I think I will probably pick up a few ISA pullets as replacements for my layer flock. What I would really like to do is get some Bragg Mountain Buffs but they want $6 per chick.

they have those at TSC?


Nova cute chicks. the is no ugly in chick, just cuteness

got to go slip and slide on the roads, hope it isn't to bad..have a save day all

farmerboy thanks for the link, think I well look it up when I get home, trying to keep notes on all thees meds for what disease, never know when you might need them.

 

[M.sue]

What an adorable pic!

 

[babigyrl22]

When I was at FFH yesterday I almost picked up some Cornish Crosses...but then quickly reminded myself that I really didn't have anyhwere to put them. I drempt all night of building another coop two more coops.

:: smacks forehead ::