North Carolina

[Miss Lydia]

sorry about the poison ivy, hope it clears up soon

congrats to everybodies broodies, I am up to 5 at the moment.

Thanks rf, It's better today. and congrats on the broodies, so far mine have just been taking turns which after having 3 go broody at once and fighting over whos chicks belonged to who I am grateful for a slow take off this year. A couple times last summer trying to get out of the coop with the right chicks was horrible. till they get to know their mommies.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Is there anyone that lives near me? Im in Iredell County just north of Charlotte. Looking for new friends near me

I'm sure there has to be some close by ChickenWifey, we are in Yancey co. over in western NC. come to chicken Stock in April you'll meet some nice folks there.


https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/619594/carolina-chickenstock-spring-2012

 

[greeneacre]

Has anyone got any young hens that are laying (ideally) or will be soon for sale or trade? I'm thinking of adding just a 2-3 to my flock..Nothing too young since I just have one coop/run and the barred rocks are feisty with smaller hens..

Let me know what you have and where you are..

Thanks!

I have a pair of cochins that I was going to put up on criagslist. The pulet is smooth black and the cockerel is frizzled black.

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

HOLLOW: I had a weird hunch to call Geroge (lav orp guy) and he is parting with some Swedish Flower chicks!!!!! maybe even get a few lemon cuckoo orps too! Hope everyone has been doing well!

I was going to call him today while I was on the road to Charlotte, but I forgot. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[NewHomesteader2010]

Just wanted to pop on and let everyone know if they don't hear from me for a few days that's because I was told today at our appointment that everything is in place and we're just waiting on the baby to decide to make his/her entrance. DH is hoping for Sunday, so we'll see!! Try not to be TOO talkative while I am gone...it will be hard to catch up!! Hehe.
Already mopped (hands & knees), cleaned & santized the kitchen, dining room & living room. At least these 3 rooms are ready for when the influx of company arrives. While DH is outside weeding I am heading upstairs to clean & stock the guest suite and hope/pray that all this cleaning induces labor...or at least helps me to sleep well tonight!!

Congrats on the broodies RF & ML!! Hope you have an amazingly successful 100% hatch!!

Our broody is still hanging in there and "Stupid" (as DH affectionately calls our Lav Roo) has been keeping a close watch on her. He rarely leaves the coop and when he does he isn't too far from her.

I wonder if she'll tell him they aren't all his?!?

 

[marlowmanor]

Here's a picture of our new brooder.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Just wanted to pop on and let everyone know if they don't hear from me for a few days that's because I was told today at our appointment that everything is in place and we're just waiting on the baby to decide to make his/her entrance. DH is hoping for Sunday, so we'll see!! Try not to be TOO talkative while I am gone...it will be hard to catch up!! Hehe.
Already mopped (hands & knees), cleaned & santized the kitchen, dining room & living room. At least these 3 rooms are ready for when the influx of company arrives. While DH is outside weeding I am heading upstairs to clean & stock the guest suite and hope/pray that all this cleaning induces labor...or at least helps me to sleep well tonight!!

Congrats on the broodies RF & ML!! Hope you have an amazingly successful 100% hatch!!

Our broody is still hanging in there and "Stupid" (as DH affectionately calls our Lav Roo) has been keeping a close watch on her. He rarely leaves the coop and when he does he isn't too far from her.

I wonder if she'll tell him they aren't all his?!?

She won't! and hoping all goes great for you too in your labor and delivery and also for your hen

 

[marlowmanor]

Does anyone know where I can find a cheap incubator? I am fine with something small that will only hatch a few eggs at a time. I want an automatic turner in it though. I've been looking on CL and nothing is available close by for me. From what I have heard the forced air incubator are better than still air so I would like to find a forced air incubator. DH was thinking about building one but not sure how to go about it yet. It may turn out cheaper to buy a used or new incubator.

 

[Hollowoakfarm]

Looks like I've got a couple broodies starting up. One of the buffs and one black. If they'll stay on it, I'll give them each some adoptees when the incubator hatchs. That'll lessen what I'll have to brood. They can't have my BCMs or the poults, but the rest they can.

I'm not used to selling off young birds, but I decided that if I'm getting rid of the Buffs, then I should start with those little ones. I've got 11 three-week-old pullets from McMurray out there that I was looking at for layers, but I won't want them after all. What do they go for at that age? Any ideas? I'm either going to CL them or take them to the next swap, once I come up with a price. The sooner, the better.

 

[KristanB]

Why are my hens eating their eggs?