North Carolina

[Hollowoakfarm]

Trying to do weekend catch-up today. Got the rabbits cleaned out, new feeders mounted, and one mom and litter relocated to a new cage. The bottom is breaking on hers. I shouldn't wonder, as the big five foot kindling cages are nearly ten years old. I'll be replacing the floor in that one before putting anyone else in it. Going back out shortly to clean out the quail cages. I'm currently collecting to set eggs for them. I don't really want to raise any out; I just want freshly hatched quail babies to take to school! How silly is that!?

Going to sell the two Alpine does, but am debating about the Boer does. The Alpines I bottle raised, (April babies) so they are underfoot constantly. If my balance was good it wouldn't be an issue. In fact, I'd like it if my balance wasn't faulty. But it is a problem for me, so Sage and Whitefoot will be hunting a new place. The Boers, Fat and Sassy, while they are learning about petting, are not underfoot, and do a great job of keeping the fences clear. I think I may just buy them from Dad (They are on loan) and keep them here. They can coexist with the calves that will be coming in in a few weeks.

I keep getting tempted to buy more chicks. I don't need more chicks. I think I need an intervention. There are over 225 chickens on this farm. Why am I looking at more?

 

[tjbuckshotbarn]

Does anyone in the cedar creek/ east Fayetteville area have a turkey for sale? Plz pm me

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

OMG!

I just got an email congratulating me on the BYC Friend badge! I usually view BYC on mobile view and don't see badges. I had to go to desktop to see that. When did that happen? I had no idea!

That is a serious warm fuzzy. You have no idea! Thanks!

 

[Matt A NC]

OMG!

I just got an email congratulating me on the BYC Friend badge! I usually view BYC on mobile view and don't see badges. I had to go to desktop to see that. When did that happen? I had no idea!

That is a serious warm fuzzy. You have no idea! Thanks!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...cator-friend-spirit-greeter/100#post_14197414

 

[Coop Scoop Boogie]

That's because you win half of it!

not true last time.........it was you who won the last time.

but they do have some interesting items and lots of items.

 

[Coop Scoop Boogie]

OMG!

I just got an email congratulating me on the BYC Friend badge! I usually view BYC on mobile view and don't see badges. I had to go to desktop to see that. When did that happen? I had no idea!

That is a serious warm fuzzy. You have no idea! Thanks!

WTG......you deserve the honor.

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

Quote: Matt, found it, thanks! And congrats to you, too, on your well-deserved Spirit award!

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

Quote: I am hoping to go this year again. But again will not have any birds showing. I actually have some I'd love to see compete, but worry so much about disease now. I'll go, take pictures, compare them to what I have, and then decide if I want to chance it in at the next show.

And I'll buy tickets to the raffle!

 

[Tracydr]

A hawk might be making off with them, particularly if they are small.

I'd be surprised if its a hawk. They're in a small area with just a bit of grass and then lots of trees and bushes. Most of the time, they hang out under the bushes. I had a bobcat do this back when I lived in northern OK. They dispear without a trace, too. Most hawks will leave at least a few feathers.
I don't know. I'm going to get something built tomorrow. At least they'll be a little more secure then, until they get bigger. They're 4 weeks old, although the red broilers are already over 2 pounds.

 

[Tracydr]

I just got back from the Robeson County fair. Anybody here show their chickens? Some decent looking heritage birds, especially the Rocks. A pair of Red Laced Cornish. But, what I'd really like to find is who had the tiny little black breasted OEGB and tiny hens? I would love to get some chicks from them! One of the exhibitors names was Tracy Smith. Is she on here?