North Carolina

[crj]

Chickengal505, nice to know someone else is on the coast. Well, 2 so far which means I'm not alone...... lol. Warming up today and most of the snow is gone. I did notice that it is starting to get darker later. It was about 5:30 last night when I noticed it. A great sign meaning spring is on it's way.

 

[gavinandallison]

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Miss Lydia, we have 9 eggs thanks to Bat Cave Silkies (Sandy) am excited, and will be upset if none hatch..... It is my first time incubating.

We'll have an assortment of materials at the show, if you check out our page you can see what is available... we're getting ome more backing material this weekend and hope to have about 20 for sale at the show. Baskets will be a trial at the show so might not have too many, but the liner will be washable.

Keep smiling folks! # days to hatch date.......

 

[HenThymes]

Here is an updated picture of my 6 week old Bantam Orps taken this morning. They get more beautiful everyday!

 

[posey]

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I'm on the coast too. And yes the snow is gone, yahoo. I too am looking forward to SPRING and green grass and gardening and time outside with my chickies.

 

[BookWorm243]

I was planning on just keeping them as pets and they are cute ones at that. I tried to get some better pictures but she was wanting to be with the rooster or on my shoulder.

HenThymes: You bantam Orps are so cute!

 

[HenThymes]

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She is cute! Just from what I can see her back seems decent and not too long, I like her comb and wattles, nice full chest, good tail set (as long as it's not pinched), wings are decent and she may bring them down more vertical once in a coop next to others. I would say she would be worth bringing to the Morganton show and seeing how she does...

*Lots of practice on a table away from the rooster*

 

[Miss Lydia]

Shes a winner in my book

That is just the cutest... she doesn't look scared at all. And HT those chicks are so pretty, can't wait to see them when their grown up.... wheres BC this morning? hope all is well with her. Good show gavin, I am going to get some Silkie chickens from Bat Cave too, I am so excited. I hope they hatch too

 

[BookWorm243]

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She is cute! Just from what I can see her back seems decent and not too long, I like her comb and wattles, nice full chest, good tail set (as long as it's not pinched), wings are decent and she may bring them down more vertical once in a coop next to others. I would say she would be worth bringing to the Morganton show and seeing how she does...

*Lots of practice on a table away from the rooster*

Thanks

I just have a couple questions. What do I need to do to enter her in the show and how much would it cost? What do I need to practice on with her? I have never entered a chicken in a show before so I have no clue

 

[HenThymes]

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She is cute! Just from what I can see her back seems decent and not too long, I like her comb and wattles, nice full chest, good tail set (as long as it's not pinched), wings are decent and she may bring them down more vertical once in a coop next to others. I would say she would be worth bringing to the Morganton show and seeing how she does...

*Lots of practice on a table away from the rooster*

Thanks

I just have a couple questions. What do I need to do to enter her in the show and how much would it cost? What do I need to practice on with her? I have never entered a chicken in a show before so I have no clue

First, how old is she? Is she a hen or a pullet? Then you need to call Brian Price with the Friendship Poultry Club 828--442-4890 and tell him you would like to enter the show and that you have a serama hen/pullet and he will now where to put you.. The cost is $2.25 for the class a $1.00 for coop clean up for a whopping $3.25!

Just start handling her allot, take her out of her pen and put her on a table (we went to walmart and bought a folding tray table for under $10) put her on it everywhere that you are. Let lots of people handle her, have them pick her up and put her back on the table. The more time she spends away from the rooster the better. Get her to eat treats out of your hand, she will come around in no time.

 

[BookWorm243]

Thanks for all the info! She is just a year old, what color would you call her? Also just one more question would I need to provide the cage?