North Carolina

[Tikkijane]

Finally got the pictures to post. Here are the two from my first successful hatch.

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[Southpawtech]

They're cute! What breeds are they?

Well, the Lavender is an Ameraucana, and the black one, we are not sure yet. We have two roosters, one Lavender Ameraucana and one RIR. The hens are assorted RIR, Black Sexlink and Black Jersey Giant. The black one has a white spot on its chest and belly with white wingtips. Looks like it is wearing a Tuxedo.

 

[Banriona]

Just had my first successful hatch last weekend. We set 6 random eggs from our flock and these two were the results. Three eggs were not fertile, and the fourth stopped developing right before lockdown.

Congrats! They sure made some cute chicks!

 

[soupysmomma]

I'm in Pleasant Garden NC  New to this but love my chickens

Welcome I am in Climax rt down the road...If ever I can help with anything let me know!

 

[soupysmomma]

Lost three chickens today.  Plus one in intensive care now.  Stupid dogs from across the street came today and went into my coop and got them.  I'd left it open because there were no dogs out and the chickens were all huddled up in the coop because they were cold.  My dogs and the one that was in the picture earlier this week weren't out.  Worst part is they did it right in front of my two and four year old kids.  They seem to have recovered, but I haven't.  No more free ranging around here.  Those a-hole dogs are NEVER over here, but of course the one time I leave the chickens unlocked unattended....

I think my brahma baby will pull through, but way too soon to tell.  Looks like they just ripped her tail off, skin and all.  She's got a pretty good sized open wound, but doesn't look like it's more than skin deep.  Any treatment tips are welcome.

Anyway, sad day around here.  Hope you all fared better. 

inlaws are in town too.  They bought the boys some more chicks.  So now I have 7 Orpington chicks brooding in the bathroom, and my brahma in the shower.

I am so sorry... I know what that is like ... but it was my dog!

Thoughts

 

[Banriona]

I am so sorry... I know what that is like ... but it was my dog!

Thoughts

To his credit, there probably would have been more losses if it weren't for "the Captain". He did a good job distracting the dogs (a boxer and a dachsund and a 60lb mutt) so the others could get to safety. They just didn't get high enough fast enough I guess. The patient seems to be doing well though, so hopefully I'll still have two pullets to work with for now - with the others coming of age in the spring. Starting to think 3 of the 7 replacement chicks are roos though. Anyone want some BO boys? Only $3 each. They're 2 weeks old on Wednesday.

 

[Coop Scoop Boogie]

Anyone here who shops at Food Lion need a week 4 or week 5 ticket?????

I extras I'll give you and if anyone has an extra week 1 I'd love to have it

Thanks

 

[lrayle]

cool thank you!

 

[cknnewbie]

I'm in Pleasant Garden NC New to this but love my chickens

Wlcome Irayle!

 

[Tikkijane]

Welcome I am in Climax rt down the road...If ever I can help with anything let me know!

I don't know where either of you are since we've only been here a year, but welcome, Irayle. I'm near Rocky Mount.