North Carolina

[Matt A NC]

My order of Mealworms arrived today. They do NOT come in the plastic bins. They come in a cloth sack that has crumpled newpaper in it. That is then put in a box to ship. Not the most sophisticated way to ship but it always works really well.

$21 plus $9.95 shipping for 5,000 medium size worms just ain't too bad. 2 days to get here VIA priority mail and there were practically ZERO dead. I got the bins ready this morning. They all buried themselves down in the bedding. If anyone wants Mealworms in bulk I can recommend Grubco.

2 small containers of mealworms are already in happy chicken crops. I keep some 2oz and 3oz containers beside the bins to put treats in and take out. They have good lids so that I can keep them in my pockets. If the birds see the containers they will surround me and not let me get anywhere.

Matt

 

[ramirezframing]

I went to the last one at TSc just to look and there were chicks, roosters, hens, dogs, bunnies, pigeons, ducks, a turkey, and a real nice looking silkie roo. But I didnt pick him up to look at him as I have to many silkie roos now. O yeah there were a few game cocks and some baby goats as well. This one is at a pet store around the coner on main street. So I don't know what it'll be like.

 

[Chickeninthemeadow]

Quote:
Such a pretty bunch, I like the coloring of the one between the black chicks and the dud eggs. How do you know they were duds (newb here)? Were they not moving a little or are they way past due? I'm sure they stink, but have you ever cracked a partially formed dud? I don't plan on breeding, I'm hoping my pullets are hens (without the 1 in 10 chance of a roo) when I get them.

 

[NewHomesteader2010]

Quote:

They are SO CUTE I could just sit and cuddle with them for hours!!

sorry about your car being nasty & wet...but YAY for it looking NICE!! Pictures??

Matt - Nice deal!! Although...are the worms a treat?? Just curious!! I like the containers you have!! So...just a noobie question...what's a crop??

I need to find my chicken dictionary ... what did I do with it?!?

HT -

Cochins going into lockdown?!? I

LOVE cochins...although I don't know what a bantam one looks like.

hoping they ALL hatch for you!!

 

[vfem]

All three eggs were 2 days past due, I cracked them and checked them. Just yolks & whites... never started to form, so most likely not fertile. They were test eggs for fertility anyways, so I knew there was a chance they wouldn't develop. Plus they were shipped eggs, and I got 5 out of 8, that is excellent!!!

 

[goldhillgirl]

Hi everyone! My name is Stacey, I am new to the forum and a total newbie to raising chickens (done A LOT of reading though). I am from Gold Hill and just bought my first chicks last week, 5 Buff Silkies

. I hate to say it but I am already an addict and the coop isn't even finished yet.

Nice to see lots of "chicken people" in NC, I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.

 

[vfem]

Oooh... I love showing off the new car! Its a Prius!

This was before I got it detailed though, its so shiny now!!!

GOLDHILLGIRL

 

[goldhillgirl]

Quote:
I seen that you are in Albemarle. Mauney's Feed Mill on Hwy 52 in New London is having a chick sale on April 16th. The ad says they will have chicks and 7-10 week old pullets. I have never been to one of their chick sales so I am not sure if they have a good selection but the man I got my silkies from told me about it, then I seen the ad on craigslist for it. You can search "Mauney's Feed" on charlotte craigslist to see the ad. HTH

 

[NewHomesteader2010]

Vfem - NICE CAR!!

!!

GoldHill...I will warn you...Gavin will tell you about the chicken disease, I was the most recent to be infected, but from what it sounds like...you might have it too!!

You've found a great group of people who are very knowledgable and overall, great people!! I am jealous that you have your chicks though...our coop is in the process of being built (just framed the 4 walls, roof being framed this weekend).

once you can...be sure to post pictures so you can feed all of our addiction. That and it helps make the chicken disease more manageable!!

 

[gavinandallison]

Quote:
Where is Gold Hill? I know of one near Fort Mill, is it the same? if you need any help just ask!

Gavin and Allison