NY chicken lover!!!!

[rancher hicks]

Lynzi - so sorry about that ....that is something I wouldn't have thought about - figuring they keep a good eye out for things above and would rush off - the poor hen must have been going for a buggie.

My hoop coop did fine the back of the tarp was flapping and making the loudest noise ! But all stayed in place.

One of mine had that problem. I had to secure it down. It was freaking out the chickens.

 

[miquwid]

Good morning.
I knew Zeke was going to have to give in eventually.

Looks like it's going to be a nice day, so there's things to be done today. Enjoy the sun if you have it.

Haha too cute.

 

[rancher hicks]

Maybe I'm missing something, what does a Cornish bring to the gene pool? Why wouldn't any heavily bodied meat bird do for one of the parents?

Cornish Rocks/cornish X crosses, are a Composite breed, meaning a combination of breeds like Delwares and others. Genetically designed to give the big breast meat and mature at a faster rate than previous commercial breeds. Each successive commercial breed gave way to another progressively. The Jersey Giant was developed for size but it took to long to mature.

At one time when you bought chickens you might find some labeled , Stewing, Fryers , Broilers or Roasters. Chickens were then "designed"/ developed To fill all these cooking needs in one bird. No matter what chicken you buy in the store it is most likely a Cornish cross.

If you were to buy Cornish chicks you would still have to deal with untimely deaths just like the commercial industry does. They from what I understand are walking time bombs. Therefore make horrible pets.

Pick up a copy of Stories Chickens breeds.

I wish you well in your endeavor.

Rancher

 

[Tough Old Bird]

Good morning.
I knew Zeke was going to have to give in eventually.


Looks like it's going to be a nice day, so there's things to be done today. Enjoy the sun if you have it.

This is so sweet! I love the color on your older dog - brindle. Very cool. What is he, part pit, part lab? Probably a smart guy... What's the little one's name? Zeke was the name of my black lab mix several years ago. He was incredibly smart. A very good dog.

My younger dog, Merlin, is still holding his own in the temporary remission we've got him in. He gets tired, but is still enjoying sticking around. We're thankful for the time we have with him.

RE: Broken Eggs and Whether to Use Them -- Thanks to everyone for all the advice and what you do with yours. I think the key is whether the membrane has been broken or not. I did toss the one in question. I really liked Glasshen's idea to scramble the broken ones up and feed them to the dogs. I asked them, and they said: "

" By the way, I have oyster shell available in a dual feeder with grit. The 2 broken eggs are likely due to a big, fat Columbian Rock stepping on them or from me being too skimpy with shavings. The boxes each got a generous addition of shavings. Cheapo here has learned a lesson!

Rancher - I wish someone was filming you going into the coop when the snake fell on you! I can imagine the scream and subsequent Irish Jig!

One of my Columbian Rocks (Molly) looks ready to lay, but today I found Ursa, the larger of the two CR's vocalizing and acting like she was getting ready to lay. Nothing yet though. You were right when you said they would have you believe they would never lay! The Marans and the Del are very reliable layers so far.

On a serious note, snakes are very beneficial and play a useful role in our ecosystem. I hope folks can be as tolerant as possible. You don't have to like them, but maybe try to understand them better. Most are insect and vermin assassins. Of course, if they are a problem in your coop, you must do what is best for you. Relocation is always an option, if you can get over the heebie jeebies!

Lynzi - That is so sad about losing Glinda. I'm really sorry. Here you were worried about the bunny and when you lifted the cage, there was your bird. I hope your son wasn't too upset.

Hope everyone has a very good weekend. Temp is going to drop like a rock tonight thru tomorrow.


TOB

 

[Breella]

Cornish Rocks/cornish X crosses, are a Composite breed, meaning a combination of breeds like Delwares and others. Genetically designed to give the big breast meat and mature at a faster rate than previous commercial breeds. Each successive commercial breed gave way to another progressively. The Jersey Giant was developed for size but it took to long to mature.

At one time when you bought chickens you might find some labeled , Stewing, Fryers , Broilers or Roasters. Chickens were then "designed"/ developed To fill all these cooking needs in one bird. No matter what chicken you buy in the store it is most likely a Cornish cross.

If you were to buy Cornish chicks you would still have to deal with untimely deaths just like the commercial industry does. They from what I understand are walking time bombs. Therefore make horrible pets.

Pick up a copy of Stories Chickens breeds.

I wish you well in your endeavor.

Rancher

I'm looking into the idea because some people have expressed an interest in buying chicken meat from me in addition to the eggs. I'm trying to research to see if it would be worth it to get into. I had been thinking of trying to breed good sized reliable meat for myself and the new questions from my egg customers renewed my interest. I am thinking come late winter/early spring of hatching some chicks out that are cross between Duane and my Country Max Barred Rocks. They are all nice looking, large bodied hens and Duane is a tall, large bodied roo. I know that overall that doesn't mean much but maybe I could breed my own meat bird lines eventually.

 

[rancher hicks]

Rancher - I wish someone was filming you going into the coop when the snake fell on you! I can imagine the scream and subsequent Irish Jig!

One of my Columbian Rocks (Molly) looks ready to lay, but today I found Ursa, the larger of the two CR's vocalizing and acting like she was getting ready to lay. Nothing yet though. You were right when you said they would have you believe they would never lay! The Marans and the Del are very reliable layers so far.

On a serious note, snakes are very beneficial and play a useful role in our ecosystem. I hope folks can be as tolerant as possible. You don't have to like them, but maybe try to understand them better. Most are insect and vermin assassins. Of course, if they are a problem in your coop, you must do what is best for you. Relocation is always an option, if you can get over the heebie jeebies!

TOB

We only have one kind of snakes in these parts. The Ah , snake. When I see one I go running yelling AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH SSSSSSNNNNNAAAAAAKKKKEEEE!!!!

On a serious note. The last snake I recall was a big snake underneath this plastic along with a fat mouse. The snake did not run but the mouse did. I expect the snake was mad I made it lose it's dinner. Or it could have been my spraying it with the hose to get it to move so I could plant my Okra. I may not like snakes but they are my friend in slug and rodent control.

 

[rancher hicks]

I'm looking into the idea because some people have expressed an interest in buying chicken meat from me in addition to the eggs. I'm trying to research to see if it would be worth it to get into. I had been thinking of trying to breed good sized reliable meat for myself and the new questions from my egg customers renewed my interest. I am thinking come late winter/early spring of hatching some chicks out that are cross between Duane and my Country Max Barred Rocks. They are all nice looking, large bodied hens and Duane is a tall, large bodied roo. I know that overall that doesn't mean much but maybe I could breed my own meat bird lines eventually.

Well when you process perhaps we could get together so I can learn. My plan is to do some for ourselves next year. While I don't expect them to eat them any other way than in soup or with dumplings.

 

[stonykill]

On a serious note. The last snake I recall was a big snake underneath this plastic along with a fat mouse. The snake did not run but the mouse did.

snakes in your part of the state have feet? They must if they run

 

[LuvMyChicks1491]

Lynzi - I'm so sorry about Glinda. It is a crazy freak accident.

ke5hde - Too cute!!

Yesterday was so nice, we got a bunch of things put away for winter and the kids played out almost all day. Not to many more days like that left...This morning I got everything cleaned up in the chicken yard ready for the cold tomorrow while the kids got a little more playtime. DH got the yard mowed one last time. Now I can get it packed away in the garage and get the rest of the ourdoor stuff ready for winter before it gets too cold.

 

[Tab's chicken obsession]

Have a good time.

I'll try. I'm dreading it a bit. I haven't been in a mall in a couple years, but I'm doing it to make her happy. Not impressed by the online menu, but maybe I'll be surprised.