NY chicken lover!!!!

[Nuttyfrom6kids]

Wow go a few days resting this new shiny metal wing I have and I come back to over 200 posts so won't be replying to them all. Shoulder has not been bad just achy the worst part is the blisters I have all over from the tape adhesive allergy I developed which of course every one of those blisters popped when we took off the bandage.

I candled eggs last night and they all seem to be doing good but I noticed today that one of them is cracked I must of dropped it a little hard putting it back in the incubator so I am assuming I shuld just pull it and toss it. I guess I should have just waited until I had both hands to use. Hubby is getting chicken fever he was planning out where he is going to stake off more run space for chickens and adding on to the smallest coop probably figures I would be asking anyways so might as well beat me too it.

Armorfirelady I agree with you on the weather upsetting the hens mine didn't lay any today either they are sick of wet and dreary.

 

[Gramma Chick]

I'm new here and just wanted to say hello from Ulster County. I've been lurking for a few weeks, this appears to be a very active thread. I have no chickens yet but am planning a flock for next spring. I'm interested in getting a mixed flock (for egg color variety and fun) of Wyandottes, Black Copper Marans, Wheaten Ameraucanas, and Welsummers. My sister in Vermont has a large flock of Buff Orpingtons.

My husband and I work full-time (no kids) so although we built a lovely coop about 10 years ago, we hesitated actually getting a flock started because we were afraid we could not get home in time to lock them up securely each evening. We have since built a 7-foot fence for our dogs around a large portion of our yard containing the coop area, so my sister is encouraging me to finally get some hens. We'll also build an attached run for the coop this fall/winter. My property borders a huge tract of NY State Forest Preserve in the Catskills and we have a lot of predators, especially bears. I figure a lot of you from Upstate NY are dealing with the same and hope to learn a lot from you.

Anyone here from Ulster, Delaware, Greene Counties, or the Hudson Valley? When the time comes, I'd be interested in obtaining chicks locally for pickup, if possible. (I consider within a 2-3 hour drive to be somewhat local).

Anyhow, thanks for sharing your knowledge, I love all the info on BYC. Hope everyone is staying dry.

--Terry

Welcome Terry , May you have many chickens !
Our chickens go to bed right before dark ...
Our roo crows between 4:30 -6;30 ..so I thinking they all get up about that time .
Sounds like you have a nice plan .

 

[Gramma Chick]

Wow go a few days resting this new shiny metal wing I have and I come back to over 200 posts so won't be replying to them all. Shoulder has not been bad just achy the worst part is the blisters I have all over from the tape adhesive allergy I developed which of course every one of those blisters popped when we took off the bandage.

I candled eggs last night and they all seem to be doing good but I noticed today that one of them is cracked I must of dropped it a little hard putting it back in the incubator so I am assuming I shuld just pull it and toss it. I guess I should have just waited until I had both hands to use. Hubby is getting chicken fever he was planning out where he is going to stake off more run space for chickens and adding on to the smallest coop probably figures I would be asking anyways so might as well beat me too it.

Armorfirelady I agree with you on the weather upsetting the hens mine didn't lay any today either they are sick of wet and dreary.

Our hens have layed off too . I think I have figured
it out ..They are not eating enough layer ...8 hens & 2 or 3 eggs terrible !
There is so much yummy bugs & stuff ..to eat when they are out ..sometimes the food sets till evening .
.I feed them when they go to bed & when I let them out around noon .
They are laying more now that they are in longer & eating their food up .
We also switched feed ..to TSC layer...it must have less Calcium than purina Layena . we were using before .
We are trying out Agways Layer ...they seem to be laying better on that .

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote: out of season
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27801.html
Fox attacks man
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/05/fox_attack_new_hartford.html
Nuisance Animals
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/81531.html
Looks like you need a permit 1st ...Legally

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote:
How long before I should consider the eggs dead ..?
No change for days it has been at least 21 days ..I think the temperature change killed them.
Too hot or too cold .
Not sure I want to try again .. poor little things ..

 

[JLaw]

Ok once again I have something not chicken related but more ny related and need some advice. Here is the storie.

Someone in my area found a dog in her back yard took to vet after posting pics on facebook and some posters around different areas. So far no one has replyed. The dog has no chip and she though was under feed. It's a pup still and I think its just growing so it looks too thin. I picked it up from the vet after paying for the rabbies and distemperment shots. She paid for the boarding of the dog for a night. She found this dog sunday morning and did the posts by like 12 am I think cause I saw well before work and I leave at 2pm. This dog isn't neutered and still has his dewclaws. This dog seems 6-8 months no one in our area has seen it before and no missing posters any where that we can find.

I'm going to be busy tomorrow so not much time to look this all up.

Now for my questions.
1. Does ny have a law where you have to report in news paper so you cant be sued? My mom said in oh if you don't post and they find you a year later you can be sued.
2. How long should I wait do remove dewclaw and his privets? I have a female dog unspaded and I don't want his dewclaws to get caught on stuff. I also am worried about waiting and hurting him more with dewclaws and getting sued if owner shows up in next month or so. Sorta a catch 22. Can be sued I think if I do it but if I hold off will cause this poor dog harm if I wait too long.

This poor guy flinches if you move up on him too fast and he eats like no other I've seen. At first I was going to ration his food the correct way but DW called me at work and said dogs are growling at food bowl. I told her to leave it full so they have no reason to fight over it. I wasn't sure if it was him or mine growling. He needs lots of training here is a list of what he does. Jumps on anyone even my daughter who is smaller, tries to check out table to eat off it even put head in my daughters bowl at lunch, pee's/poos inside even after just being let out.
I know he's just a puppy so we have to train but seems like he's had some he can sit when not excited but I think he maybe a drop off side of road dog cause the people gave up on him.

Anyways here is the little beast we call Rocko. Not my phone number so blacked it out. Well never mind seems the photo thing is locking up on me so I cant post a pic of the little beast.

 

[JLaw]

Cause I only have fawn and whites

All the more reason to get black ones. A triangle is a strong shape so if you have fawn white and black each making a point you get a strong duck triangle. Besides the black ones look so sleek and smooth you need them no if ands or butts.

jlaw

 

[Nuttyfrom6kids]

Ok once again I have something not chicken related but more ny related and need some advice. Here is the storie.

Someone in my area found a dog in her back yard took to vet after posting pics on facebook and some posters around different areas. So far no one has replyed. The dog has no chip and she though was under feed. It's a pup still and I think its just growing so it looks too thin. I picked it up from the vet after paying for the rabbies and distemperment shots. She paid for the boarding of the dog for a night. She found this dog sunday morning and did the posts by like 12 am I think cause I saw well before work and I leave at 2pm. This dog isn't neutered and still has his dewclaws. This dog seems 6-8 months no one in our area has seen it before and no missing posters any where that we can find.

I'm going to be busy tomorrow so not much time to look this all up.

Now for my questions.
1. Does ny have a law where you have to report in news paper so you cant be sued? My mom said in oh if you don't post and they find you a year later you can be sued.
2. How long should I wait do remove dewclaw and his privets? I have a female dog unspaded and I don't want his dewclaws to get caught on stuff. I also am worried about waiting and hurting him more with dewclaws and getting sued if owner shows up in next month or so. Sorta a catch 22. Can be sued I think if I do it but if I hold off will cause this poor dog harm if I wait too long.

This poor guy flinches if you move up on him too fast and he eats like no other I've seen. At first I was going to ration his food the correct way but DW called me at work and said dogs are growling at food bowl. I told her to leave it full so they have no reason to fight over it. I wasn't sure if it was him or mine growling. He needs lots of training here is a list of what he does. Jumps on anyone even my daughter who is smaller, tries to check out table to eat off it even put head in my daughters bowl at lunch, pee's/poos inside even after just being let out.
I know he's just a puppy so we have to train but seems like he's had some he can sit when not excited but I think he maybe a drop off side of road dog cause the people gave up on him.

Anyways here is the little beast we call Rocko. Not my phone number so blacked it out. Well never mind seems the photo thing is locking up on me so I cant post a pic of the little beast.

Not sure on number 1 best bet I think for that would be to contact your local human society and ask them they should know for number 2 usually unless dewclaws are removed within the first 24 hours by the breeder they don't usually remove them unless they get torn on something at least that is what my vet says 2 of my 4 dogs have their dewclaws my Mini
dachshund and my Soft coated Wheaten Terrier and they have never had a problem with them so I think you don't have to worry about that hurting him. Getting the dog neutered is usually done after 4 months of age and the vet should be able to tell about how old it is again it won't hurt him right away if he is neutered but if your female goes in heat you may end up with puppies. Poor baby sounds like he got lucky and will have a good home.

 

[SunnysideupstateNY]

The radio has been a good deterrent so far. It stays on all day. The girls could report back to you on any recent score or game activity.

What are the laws on trapping/shooting a fox this time of year? Is it allowed to protect your flock?

You can shoot it if it is damaging personal property. No permit needed. Must be on your property. Also if it looks mangy at all it should be removed from the population so that doesn't spread. Every single one my husband trapped this year had it real bad including the coyote he had to remove from the neighbors garage.

I've been waiting for the one that took Buddy and 6 of the girls. She's been back a few times, always when I'm not close to the gun

 

[Glasshen]

Jaw, on the dog, I would ask the vet. Vets know laws, etc, pertaining to their patients, and since they released the pup to you, they would have a stake in this, if it were illegal. I agree with Nutty on the dew claws. On the growling, sometimes that can be a problem. I feed dogs separately, out of line of sight and a door between them so each has time to finish. Food aggressiveness is ugly, and to be avoided around your children and wife. Perhaps in time they can be fed together, but never a new dog with you established dogs, it's too much to ask of them.

Mtdogs, love your pic of your dogs. I have a newf, so love those giants. My dog had to learn to respect the chickens. Early on she enjoyed bouncing at them because they reacted so nicely, fluttering around and vocalizing. But now she takes her job seriously accompanying me each morning and evening to get them up and put them to bed. She even bugs me to lock them up in the evening. They are fine together in the yard now, but I am usually with them if everyone is out together.