NY chicken lover!!!!

[Gramma Chick]

Hi , I have friends that are looking for some more chickens . Is there anyone locally that is planning to get rid of some hens for the winter ? Free would be great ..Or a small fee ?

 

[Gramma Chick]

Sorry to hear about the hawk ..Good thing you heard the commotion & went out .Sounds best to leave them in . We only let them out when we can be with them ..we have foxes around us . I hope everyone recovers .

 

[Sallysec]

Featherz
Sorry to hear about Gomez, best wishes on him recovering well, he did a good job at sounding the alarm and protecting his lady, hopefully he recovers quickly.

 

[marquisella]

Just thought I would let everyone know I have 2 BIN auctions going. One for Coronations and the other is for half pure BLRWs & the other half the eggs pure Lav Orps.
$40 each, includes shipping, if picked up $30.00

 

[vmdanielsen]

Will chickens pick at pineapple skins? and are they ok to eat? I have just started feeding them banana skins and they love those! I have read to not feed citrus. Any truth to this?

 

[Henicillin]

I've thrown mine halved pineapples that have become too overripe for my tastes. They pick all the flesh off and leave the skins.

They're extremely pleased with me right now. I found a freezer-burned roast of who knows what vintage in our big freezer, so I put it out in the run like a meatsicle. They've been working at it for about an hour now, hacking off tiny pieces, and appear to be enjoying it thoroughly.

 

[Glasshen]

Coop work today, soffits, so we left the gate open and the birds were free ranging in the grass! They were quite excited, and the youngest bunch was sure everyone would get in trouble, it just seemed so wrong to them. Then I scooted out to get pumpkins. This year they raised the price to $2 per pumpkin. And there was a broken one they gave me for free. The dozen out back were very happy, it's. Been a great day for them.

 

[vmdanielsen]

I've thrown mine halved pineapples that have become too overripe for my tastes. They pick all the flesh off and leave the skins.

They're extremely pleased with me right now. I found a freezer-burned roast of who knows what vintage in our big freezer, so I put it out in the run like a meatsicle. They've been working at it for about an hour now, hacking off tiny pieces, and appear to be enjoying it thoroughly.

And your chickens are alive to tell about it!! OK! out the skins go!

Amy, I emailed that sportsman club about a pistol permit class a few weeks ago, with no response. Are you still thinking of a handgun permit?

 

[featherz]

Featherz
Sorry to hear about Gomez, best wishes on him recovering well, he did a good job at sounding the alarm and protecting his lady, hopefully he recovers quickly.

Yah, I'm going out there to check him as soon as it's darker, but I am sure he's ok. He was just in shock, but an hour or so later he was chasing down the ladies, so he can't be that bad off. =) My other roo was cowering under a tree with the other ladies LOL. Gomez actually did his job!

Just did head count after a really annoying trip to albany - almost missed my dh's bus, then when we got there found out it woudl be a two hour wait so had to come home. But no more attacks. I generally do let them out during the day as I have the electric fencing, but they are staying in for at least a few days until I get home from work. Only an hour or so to play, but will have to do..

 

[rancher hicks]

Ugh, just had my first hawk attack of the year.. went outside and heard SCREAMING and saw 'something' over at my back coop and lots of flapping.. ran back there and a huge hawk was fighting with Gomez, my NN rooster. Screamed at the hawk, which finally flew off (took him a sec and lots of me yelling) and Gomez was off in the woods, feathers everywhere. Finally coaxed him back in the electric fence - he's got at least one puncture wound and seems a bit shocky, but he's alert enough to not let me catch him. I'll have to see how he is tonight. But he did protect his ladies!! There was a NN hen near the altercation all crouched down and unharmed, so I think Gomez took one for the team. So far he's alive. Guess everyone stays locked up tomorrow while at work. =(

Not sure what your coop is like but if you don't have a run. You might consider a hoop run. The one I have is not big enough for all the time but if I'm at school, it at least lets them get some air. If you don't know, I just have it covered with chicken wire and that will at least keep the hawk out. Then when you come home just let them out.

I'm glad your roo is ok. I haven't any NN's ................yet.