NY chicken lover!!!!

[ke5hde]

yes, I want to do that also.  my husband rolls his eyes at me all the time when I say that stuff hehehehehehehe.  I assume that I can store the pumpkins outside and let them freeze and bring one in to slice up to feed to them once a week?  nooo????

We keep ours in the garage stacked on a pallet. If they sit on the ground too long, they'll rot at some point. We had a bad pumpkin crop this year so we're in the same boat with having to buy more. On especially cold days I chop them in half and stick them in the oven for a while. Warm plain oatmeal is a favorite too.

 

[houseofknauss]

what is everyone planning for spring??? I would like to hatch out some chicks in spring but I seem to notice that a lot of people do it thru the winter. brrrrr cold. I am not set up for winter time hatching. I am hoping that I will have a couple of broody mama's early this spring and let them set. any way of telling if the chickens will go broody??? or if I leave eggs in one of the sitting areas someone might take the hint??? having the sussex rooster I know that most of the eggs will be fertile. the only ones I had trouble with were my barred rock eggs- none have ever hatched in 2 sets that have been done.

I would love to gain a couple of frizzles in spring if anyone is hatching then. does anyone know why I would get 5 out of 8 in my last hatch to be roosters??? just circumstance the way it is ????? I have one rooster that looks exactly like his Sussex daddy, 2 whites,(mothers leghorn mixes) and 2 rir , one with a black/green tail feathers and one with white tail feathers. it is just interesting what they end up looking like and the fact I need to get rid of at least 3 of them .uuughghh.

omg, I have chatted enough--everyone have a good sunday, check back in later!!!
dawn

 

[ke5hde]

what is everyone planning for spring???  I would like to hatch out some chicks in spring but I seem to  notice that a lot of people do it thru the winter.  brrrrr cold.  I am not set up for winter time hatching.  I am hoping that I will have a couple of broody mama's early this spring and let them set.  any way of telling if the chickens will go broody???  or if I leave eggs in one of the sitting areas someone might take the hint???  having the sussex rooster I know that most of the eggs will be fertile.  the only ones I had trouble with were my barred rock eggs- none have ever hatched in 2 sets that have been done.

I would love to gain a couple of frizzles in spring if anyone is hatching then.   does anyone know why I would get 5 out of 8 in my last hatch to be roosters???   just circumstance the way it is ?????  I have one rooster that looks exactly like his Sussex daddy, 2 whites,(mothers leghorn mixes) and 2 rir , one with a black/green tail feathers and one with white tail feathers.  it is just interesting what they end up looking like and the fact I need to get rid of at least 3 of them   .uuughghh.

omg, I have chatted enough--everyone have a good sunday,  check back in later!!!
dawn

For us, hatching season is usually in the spring unless there's something I feel the need to hatch earlier. I already said I was done for the year but a couple silkies have started laying again so I'm going to give it another try.

I know I'll be hatching frizzles in the spring, still not sure what colors they'll be. I have a black Frizzle roo with blue, black, lavender and mottled girls. Of course I have roosters of all those colors too. Lavs and blue mottled are going to be my project next year. County Boy also has gorgeous cochins too so depending on where you are we should be able to find you some frizzles.

As for the amount of roo's you hatched, I've been in the same boat before. Hatched 5 ee's last year and only got 1 girl. The boys are all gone and we kept her. I noticed my Barnevelder roo took a liking to her so maybe I'll hatch a couple eastervelders next year too.

 

[County Boy]

what is everyone planning for spring???  I would like to hatch out some chicks in spring but I seem to  notice that a lot of people do it thru the winter.  brrrrr cold.  I am not set up for winter time hatching.  I am hoping that I will have a couple of broody mama's early this spring and let them set.  any way of telling if the chickens will go broody???  or if I leave eggs in one of the sitting areas someone might take the hint???  having the sussex rooster I know that most of the eggs will be fertile.  the only ones I had trouble with were my barred rock eggs- none have ever hatched in 2 sets that have been done.

I would love to gain a couple of frizzles in spring if anyone is hatching then.   does anyone know why I would get 5 out of 8 in my last hatch to be roosters???   just circumstance the way it is ?????  I have one rooster that looks exactly like his Sussex daddy, 2 whites,(mothers leghorn mixes) and 2 rir , one with a black/green tail feathers and one with white tail feathers.  it is just interesting what they end up looking like and the fact I need to get rid of at least 3 of them   .uuughghh.

omg, I have chatted enough--everyone have a good sunday,  check back in later!!!
dawn

I hatch all year just as long as my hens are laying and I have the room for the chicks. I have eggs hatching right now and I don't change anything from winter to summer. I use the same heat light in the same coop and the chicks do just fine. And for frizzles, as Chris said, we should be able to find you some depending on where you are.

 

[houseofknauss]

I hatch all year just as long as my hens are laying and I have the room for the chicks. I have eggs hatching right now and I don't change anything from winter to summer. I use the same heat light in the same coop and the chicks do just fine. And for frizzles, as Chris said, we should be able to find you some depending on where you are.

my adult coop isn't set up for doing babies in the cold. my coop is for my chickens and ducks. its 8x18. I have a grow out pen but its for the teenage chickens. Sounds like you have an excellent set up!!

I'm in Cooperstown.

grief, my gsd just scared the crap out of me. barking and growling at the blue heron that's hanging out with the ducks. lordy.

thanks everyone! sounds like I will be seeing someone around April-ish!!

ps-still looking to down size my duck crew.

 

[County Boy]

my adult coop isn't set up for doing babies in the cold.  my coop is for my chickens and ducks.  its 8x18.  I have a grow out pen but its for the teenage chickens.  Sounds like you have an excellent set up!!

I'm in Cooperstown.

grief, my gsd just scared the crap out of me.  barking and growling at the blue heron that's hanging out with the ducks. lordy.

thanks everyone!  sounds like I will be seeing someone around April-ish!!

ps-still looking to down size my duck crew.

I'll get pics of my set up sometime to show you.

 

[houseofknauss]

wow, looking on the map, im in the middle of 2 of you!!

 

[houseofknauss]

I'll get pics of my set up sometime to show you.

awesome thanks,!

 

[pharmchickrnmom]

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/26160722/
Today we joined the world of Dog Ownership. I grew up with always having one Border Collie around the farm. Hubby grew up with many and several different breeds of dogs. We weren't certain of this boy when we pulled in, being in the kennel had changed him into a wild looking beast. Barking, running from wall to wall, hair standing up. But once he came out and walked with us, he relaxed a bit and we liked him. When we stopped at TSC to get his food on the way home, he was a changed dog. So happy, tail wagging, and willing to look us in the eye. Got a few compliments on what a nice looking dog and what breed. Shelter said hound mix, he face looks like a red tri-color aussie, his coat is like a shepard. He got a flea/tick bath as soon as we got home and a good brushing. Will need to get him tested for Lyme, the shelter found and pulled a tick off before we left and we found another during the bath. They have problems with Lyme disease in their area, so hoping for the best. Little girl has been trying to get him to play with her, but he is still uncertain of how (and dogs don't play tag). He was very interested in looking at the chickens, so we will start right away with making sure there is not problems with that interaction. Any fellow dog owners have pointers on how to make sure this is a happy encounter? He won't be leashed forever and the chickens are always free ranging. He started clicker training at the kennel, and we intend to continue to ensure a good canine citizen.
He is now happily relaxing at my feet.

Congrats on your new dog! I would train him on a leash at first around the chickens. Don't allow him to fixate on them as this is predator behaviour. Do let him smell them. A dogs world begins with smell. Be firm and consistant in your traing of him around the chickens. He has to learn that they are part of his new pack, just like you and your family are. If you do it rght, you will have a dog who will watch over them and protect them. I miss my lab. He was the best with our chickens. Started by letting him smell them when they were chicks and taking him with me during chores and sitting with them. He was a great flock watcher. Its been a year now since we had to put him down. I hope you get the same from your dog.

 

[marquisella]

what is everyone planning for spring??? I would like to hatch out some chicks in spring but I seem to notice that a lot of people do it thru the winter. brrrrr cold. I am not set up for winter time hatching. I am hoping that I will have a couple of broody mama's early this spring and let them set. any way of telling if the chickens will go broody??? or if I leave eggs in one of the sitting areas someone might take the hint??? having the sussex rooster I know that most of the eggs will be fertile. the only ones I had trouble with were my barred rock eggs- none have ever hatched in 2 sets that have been done.

I would love to gain a couple of frizzles in spring if anyone is hatching then. does anyone know why I would get 5 out of 8 in my last hatch to be roosters??? just circumstance the way it is ????? I have one rooster that looks exactly like his Sussex daddy, 2 whites,(mothers leghorn mixes) and 2 rir , one with a black/green tail feathers and one with white tail feathers. it is just interesting what they end up looking like and the fact I need to get rid of at least 3 of them .uuughghh.

omg, I have chatted enough--everyone have a good sunday, check back in later!!!
dawn

I hatch November through May & quit for the summer. My chicks grow well because they eat more to keep warm. I prefer it to summer hatching, then by fall they are usually ready to start laying and big enough to show. They stay in the brooder for about 6 weeks until they are feathered out and then are in pens and don't need additional heat.