Michigan

[1muttsfan]

Taprock those darling little deviled eggs make my mouth water. How long do you boil then when cooking?

John glad to hear your hen figured it out. I finally put wooden eggs in my boxes, since after one egg was layed they all would try to cram into that box to lay. Now at least they use the other boxes too.

 

[taprock]

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They were boiled for 5 minutes in half water, half vinegar then taken off the heat and left to sit for 5 minutes. DH said they were like turtle eggs when he peeled them.


Does anyone sell hatching eggs for Black Winged Bronze Turkeys? or know of someone in Michigan that does. I have a friend who would like some eggs. She asked me if I knew anyone. I don't even have turkeys!

 

[Chickmate]

Welcome to Scio and sunandmoon! So great to have both of you with us! This is the coolest thread with the greatest people on all of BYC.

Tap - Love the little eggs!! Your hubby sounds like a real gem and I would say that even if he hadn't washed the nickel. I used to have a huge 12' x 4' x 9' aviary that was built in my living room when I had finches. It had 3" of pine shavings on the floor and I had two male button quail that lived in it along with the finches. I bought them at a bird show and was told they were both 4 years old. I had them for 5 years which made them 9 when the first one died and the second one lived another year with a new friend that I bought him. I've since heard they don't live that long, so not sure if the guy I bought them from knew what he was talking about. What does the vinegar do, make them easier to peel? I can't peel my hard boiled eggs without losing half the egg no matter how I boil them. With eggs that small I would be lucky to have even the yolk to work with! They sure look good, now I'm hungry for deviled eggs!

Sure wish I had that aviary now, it would be a great place to keep chicks all winter. Thanks for your great advice York! I'm kind of afraid to move Mama to the floor in a dog crate now because it's draftier down there. My pop door is open 24/7 but they stay nice and draft free up on the roosts which are 6' off the floor. I'm so worried she's going to abandon the nest for some reason just before they hatch. To give you an idea of where she is, it's the far left top yellow box which is several feet off the floor. You're right about the chicks falling out York. I had thought about it but hadn't decided what to do to keep it from happening yet. If I could put the dog crate up on something high to get if off the floor I would do that, but the poop boards are in the way and the coop just isn't that big. I knew I should have built bigger right off the bat! I'll go out tomorrow and take a picture of her in the box and her four eggs. I know you are all so excited to see that, like none of you have ever seen a broody with four eggs before. But it's my first broody with eggs and I just hope they hatch!!

uchytil - So glad you got that egg bomb situation handled. I had one doing that when she just started laying but only did it a few times.

Farmerboy - Beautiful rooster! I also like Opa's suggestion, it sounds like a Viking name for a cool Icelandic roo.

 

[dmclalin]

Hi everyone. I am new to BYC and have been reading this forum for the last couple of days. I am in South Lyon, MI and am thinking of raising chickens this spring. I have been doing some research and I am thinking of Java and Buckeye to preserve rarer breeds. But I am also really attracted to Barred Rocks - they are so striking. It's nice to see so many readers from Michigan.

 

[Chickmate]

Hey dm! Great to have you with us! You'll learn so much on this thread and also make some great friends. I have also been thinking of Buckeyes as a matter of fact. I'd love to have some of the rarer heritage breeds but also love my BRs! This is a picture of my rooster Joe and one of his hens. Guess I'm in the picture mood tonight, please bear with me.

 

[yorkchick]

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Yes, we should definitely get together sometime. I'm glad to know there is someone in the area who knows their chicken stuff!

Also, you should consider going to Chickenstock, which is legendary on this thread and where all the cool chicken people meet up. I went last year, when I'd only been reading this thread for a short time. It was kind of awesome, seeing in person many of the people who post here so frequently. Like rubbing shoulders with celebrities... but better, 'cause most celebrities don't care a hoot (cackle?) about chickens. Well, maybe Martha Stewart. Maybe she'll show this year, who can say? After all, last year we had DianaRoss!

Anyway, last year I only was brave enough to talk to a few people (too star-struck! Yeah, that's it!), but hope to do better this time around. Had a great time anyway.

Yeah, okay, I should get a life maybe. (But I like this one!)

 

[Chickmate]

Well, maybe Martha Stewart. Maybe she'll show this year, who can say? After all, last year we had DianaRoss!

And don't forget, we also have RaZ and

Opa!​

 

[dmclalin]

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Awesome Birds!!! Great Picture. I'm thinking "WALLPAPER"111

 

[RBahmer]

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Welcome dm. This is the greatest thread there is on BYC. So much information and help when needed. Don't be afraid to ask people's opinions.

 

[RaZ]

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And don't forget, we also have RaZ and

Opa!

I'll be there, demonstrating proper groping techniques.