North Carolina

[TarheelBirdy]

Anybody going to the Flock Swap at the TSC in Burlington tomorrow morning? I'm planning on taking my SFH rooster. And possibly some pheasant chicks, although my husband is out of town and I just don't know if I can get them all caught and into a cage without help.

 

[BGeezie]

I got my coop finished and loaded with my five little chicks yesterday. We are having the best time with them. I really love this new backyard chicken hobby! Here are a few pictures and the link to my coop build!Thanks to everyone who helped me learn so much...so far! We can't wait for the first egg to arrive...about Nov. 18 or so. My son looked up at me the other day and said, "Dad. thanks for getting these chicks for me. I love them!" Of course, I melted.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bgs-little-egg-factory

More to come as our little girls grow up.

 

[ZaksGarden]

Anybody going to the Flock Swap at the TSC in Burlington tomorrow morning? I'm planning on taking my SFH rooster. And possibly some pheasant chicks, although my husband is out of town and I just don't know if I can get them all caught and into a cage without help.

I did not know anything about the Flock Swap in Burlington, I live in Winston-Salem and I would love to go! Where can I get more information???

 

[ZaksGarden]

I got my coop finished and loaded with my five little chicks yesterday. We are having the best time with them. I really love this new backyard chicken hobby! Here are a few pictures and the link to my coop build!Thanks to everyone who helped me learn so much...so far! We can't wait for the first egg to arrive...about Nov. 18 or so. My son looked up at me the other day and said, "Dad. thanks for getting these chicks for me. I love them!" Of course, I melted.

Cute chicks, and a good looking tractor you have! Very nice.

 

[happyhippiechik]

Franklinton checking in.

 

[Coop Scoop Boogie]

Hmmm.. I don't suppose you want some "calico sweet grass" turkey poults... do you? I have 6 in the brooder (about a week old). We hatched them out but I don't need them... because my turkey hen is sitting on eggs.

We need to talk Mary !!!!!!!

 

[Coop Scoop Boogie]

for the new folks......glad to meet you

beautiful tractor you made BG

and cute chicks

 

[NewHomesteader2010]

Hmmm.. I don't suppose you want some "calico sweet grass" turkey poults... do you? I have 6 in the brooder (about a week old). We hatched them out but I don't need them... because my turkey hen is sitting on eggs.

So I officially know absolutely NOTHING about turkeys, but I am sure if there's not much to them, we could be "convinced" to take a few off your hands!! Would they be ready for Thanksgiving??

Would you be coming over to help us "prep" them for Thanksgiving too?? LOL. We'll have to talk!! Has anyone told you that you (like Beth) are an ENABLER?!?

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

My company didn't get here until nearly 4:00 pm today. So, that means they've been here for five and a half hours...and I'm exhausted! I'd forgotten that some kids will just suck all the energy out of a room, and you too. Good kids, these, but very high energy and Very talkative. With my youngest about to turn 27, I'm very out of practice on younglings. One is about to start second grade, the other fourth. They want a spinning lesson tomorrow, to which I agreed, but on an older spinning wheel I have stored in the barn. They love the Boys, although Reilly is afraid of the youngest. He's not had much traffic with kids, and I think they just move too fast for him. He's not too worried about the older one, but that little one pings from one place to the next. Reilly even went and hid in my bathroom!

I'm telling you all this because I'd like some entertainment ideas. These are city kids who live in Miami. They can get to the beach in five minutes, but they aren't used to much greenery around them. They collected eggs this afternoon and wrote their names on them for breakfast. They petted sheep. They petted a turkey. They counted chickens. They ran with dogs, carried the barn cat around, hung out in the swing in the grape arbor, ate homegrown chicken and caprese salad for supper and my Krispie Treats for dessert.

I've suggested we go out to eat tomorrow, and spend some time at the park where there is a huge playground. Maybe they'll burn off some energy that way. What else can I do??? I am overwhelmed by good kids!

 

[FlaRocky]

My company didn't get here until nearly 4:00 pm today. So, that means they've been here for five and a half hours...and I'm exhausted! I'd forgotten that some kids will just suck all the energy out of a room, and you too. Good kids, these, but very high energy and Very talkative. With my youngest about to turn 27, I'm very out of practice on younglings. One is about to start second grade, the other fourth. They want a spinning lesson tomorrow, to which I agreed, but on an older spinning wheel I have stored in the barn. They love the Boys, although Reilly is afraid of the youngest. He's not had much traffic with kids, and I think they just move too fast for him. He's not too worried about the older one, but that little one pings from one place to the next. Reilly even went and hid in my bathroom!

I'm telling you all this because I'd like some entertainment ideas. These are city kids who live in Miami. They can get to the beach in five minutes, but they aren't used to much greenery around them. They collected eggs this afternoon and wrote their names on them for breakfast. They petted sheep. They petted a turkey. They counted chickens. They ran with dogs, carried the barn cat around, hung out in the swing in the grape arbor, ate homegrown chicken and caprese salad for supper and my Krispie Treats for dessert.

I've suggested we go out to eat tomorrow, and spend some time at the park where there is a huge playground. Maybe they'll burn off some energy that way. What else can I do??? I am overwhelmed by good kids!

Can you take them to swim somewhere? The water will help burn off energy..... Make them a slip and slide at home, pick up some heavy 3-6 mil. plastic sheeting Lowes or HomeDepot, TSC. Hope this helps.... Maye Ride the Glide....Got Gait....I Do....