Michigan

[NovaAman]

When I have moved my broodies, I had them confined until the hatch was complete. Left them confined for several days, then let th do as they please when it seems they are ready... Usually about 2 weeks.

 

[NovaAman]

The good news is that they'll be big enough to make a nice soup when they start crowing.  

they are considered DP birds... So eat them at 16-18 weeks.

 

[teeville5]

I love the airplane broody walk! Bird with attitude.

I had no idea that broodies did that! My DD thought Baby Girl had completely lost it and went crazy.

Thanks for the info. Not looking forward to a nighttime op. Our pole barn is a bit crowded and I am not very swift or graceful, to say the least. I'll give it a try tomorrow. Wish me luck, for I know there will be some off-balance breakage of some sort. Gads, I'm such a klutz.

 

[teeville5]

Oh, I forgot to ask. I'll be taking the crate to her so I'm thinking I need to make it nest-y before hand. Do I just use straw, shavings or is there something different more suited for it? Do I move her first or the eggs?

 

[NovaAman]

Do straw. I have had better luck with that. I have had to chicks get lost in the shavings..

 

[laura877]

Can someone tell me if there is anyone in Michigan that would have Araucanas chicks or eggs for sale. I have been trying to hatch them with no luck.

 

[BackyardFarmMom]

One wrong button and there go all my quotes for 117 posts!!!
Well, Juise I have a bunch of morning glory seeds that are yours if you want them but not good to eat... for kids or chicks... so...

They are white w/pink and purple...They drop seeds like crazy and come back at my moms every year.

Raz... you need a good groomer? (for the dogs!!!

) Those are some purdy gals you got! *sniff sniff I miss my golden mix*

I am now over loaded with reading material... I got 2 healing remedy books (let me know if you want me to look up something!), Living With Chickens, a space book (for the youngin') and a human anatomy book. Oh and I got my new issue of PetEdge ordering catalog...
I was wondering what the normal amounts DE comes in... in PEdge they have a 5oz jar for $10... I will have to do some research...
LWChickens has some interesting illustrations for candling and... preparing for freezer camp (real photos for some of that)...

BF was having a good day after buying a new flashlight, that to the untrained eye looks darn close to the one he already had.

He informed me of all the new and improved features. I guess he deserves to pick out a goodie every once in a while too.

It was a good day until he found that the dog has eaten his pack of Oreos he left out. BUMMER!!!
I will be monitoring the bandit... He has had chocolate before with no ill effects, but I am not sure how many cookies he got his paws on!

Here is a good story!!! While shopping for books a lady comes into the isle my son and I are in and bends down with her rear right at our face levels ( I kneeling with my 3yo) All I could think was "Lady, you better not...

Did she just... or was that a book landing on the shelf funny???"
She stood up right after and stuck around for a while... maybe trying to cover it up... I dunno... Either way, I would never aim my rear toward someone if the other direction was clear!!!! WTH??? I was more embarrased than she was!!!

Got some good playtime outside this weekend! Some good coop building time!!! BF hung shelves in my sons closet so I can FINALLY get all the games, puzzles, toys... that don't need to be out all the time, up and away!

COUNTDOWN.... ONE WEEK TIL HATCH!!!!!

 

[theron]

I am getting really excited!! I only have two more days of my high school career FOREVER!!

Commencement is June 1st, but the seniors get out earlier than the rest of the school. I will not miss anything about high school except for a few of my favorite teachers and most of my classmates.

 

[NovaAman]

I am awake.... Why. Why. Why. Why.

 

[Stacykins]

Can someone tell me if there is anyone in Michigan that would have Araucanas chicks or eggs for sale. I have been trying to hatch them with no luck.

I have 11 purebred Araucana eggs in my incubator, all developing. Unfortunately, three of my four Araucanas are broody now, so I am not getting anymore eggs. I'd sell you all resulting chicks if you'd like, but, according to google maps, you are over 7 hours away. A whee bit far for delivery. And no new eggs to ship, but that sounds like it may be a problem for you, if ones you've tried haven't taken.

They're a tough breed to hatch, it can be frustrating. Only now am I finally getting some fertility out of my birds.