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[Henicillin]

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I live in West Lebanon....welcome!

Hi, neighbor!

There are a LOT of chicken keepers around here. When we moved over here from Western MA (Berkshire County native here) about a year ago, we began to play "spot the chickens," just to see how many households had them. I swear it seems like every fifth or sixth house has them, and there are more runs and coops popping up all the time. Chickens are in! I can't wait until my chicks come the week of May 9th. I'm probably lucky our TSC had run out when we were over there the other day, as otherwise I would've had some peeping in the garage already.

 

[vmdanielsen]

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I live in West Lebanon....welcome!

Hi, neighbor!

There are a LOT of chicken keepers around here. When we moved over here from Western MA (Berkshire County native here) about a year ago, we began to play "spot the chickens," just to see how many households had them. I swear it seems like every fifth or sixth house has them, and there are more runs and coops popping up all the time. Chickens are in! I can't wait until my chicks come the week of May 9th. I'm probably lucky our TSC had run out when we were over there the other day, as otherwise I would've had some peeping in the garage already.

I grew up in Berkshire county also. Still work there, in Lenox.

Yes I see new chicken keepers everyday too! great hobby!

 

[tgrlily]

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You have completely lost your mind. Its those d.... silkies , I just know it. I got tired of wearing tin foil so I left town. When I get back I'll be making little tin foil hats for them to wear instead.

I don't know who is looking to try Del chicken more me or DW, so I wouldn't eat them. Tell Mark he has my sympathy and to put both feet down.

Rancher

Well.....too late! Bought 4 khaki campbells.....too cute for words! Friendly and omg....they looove the nipple waterer! Funny to watch them go at it!
You know I wouldn't eat them! LOL. I don't want Betsy mad at me!

The silkies.....hehehehehe...ask Renee about her new program...."will work for silkies"! LOL

Take care...will email ya later...got duckies to play with! Yay!

Awwww!
I want call ducks. And Peacocks. And Sebastopol Geese. And Frillback Pigeons. And Goats.

I think that covers it for now! Nope.... And Alpacas.
I need someone to go with me to the auction & make sure I don't BUY ANYTHING!!!

Yeah, Tim -- Trish will "work for silkies" now! Guess I'd better get a Resistance is Futile sign for my front door!

She's gonna help me get the panels for my hoop house & take home more silkie babies. Good deal!

Faith is great -- glad it went well for you! My meaties will be ready to go in 2 weeks. One of them already weighs 6.5 pounds, which is crazy. John wants to go so he can watch & learn. I'll be off buying ice for the cooler.

Gonna email you in a few, Bridget.

Glad you like the deal... you're gonna like it more in a few minutes!

 

[Cydney83]

Wow, Renee can you fit that all in!...lol!...I have a friend who has Sebastopol Geese! Maybe I can hatch you a few...hers are a gray back...not sure I have the name correct!...soft blue eyes...curls all over and sweet little faces...yup you need some...hers just wander around her yard...I still have my sister's call ducks...I think my DH likes them...I have a hatch getting closer to lock down...so more chicks...I know I know..nothing compared to you!...Gosh what can I trade you for so I can get some Dorkings or Silkies! LOL!

Cuz I can't spell tonight...



This is a long shot...Anyone in the Albany area know of a Vet who is reasonable...A very nice family purchased a pug puppy from me and today the pup was chasing the cat and he jumped and broke his paw...The surgery is a little more then they have and they asked me if I know a vet in the Albany area...I have given them the 2 I know of..but thought maybe someone on this thread would have the suggestion...Thanks so much!

 

[tgrlily]

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Girl! You are silly! I just have chicks coming out of my ears -- wish I had more buyers for them. I'm going to post an ad here in BST. I'm hatching 90% average in the sportsman. I was lucky to hatch 50% before... just never got the hang of the styro-bators.

You know I'll hook you up with silkies! Depending on how well the 40 Silver-grey Dorking eggs hatch, I may be begging you to take some! I just ordered White & Colored from another breeder to be sent monday. I have with Dorking Fever!!! Fortunately John likes them. Dorkings are awesome -- they've been babysitting my grow-out pen of obnoxious teenage chickens. The Orps would've literally killed them by now. I had to grow my last batch of Orps out to adult size before introducing them because Elton's a big bully.

I found some nice brown tarp for the hoop house at Home Depot this morning. John is finally onboard with it, which will make my life easier. I like doing projects with him that are my idea. I think 33 acres is sufficient for all those beasties... don't you? I could commandeer the pole barn!

 

[Shiphted]

Anyone from upstate area. I live near Clayton / Alexandria Bay. Raising chickens this year and wondering if anyone knew of any feed mills out here. Let me know if you do. Thanks

 

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[starina]

Hi, I'm new here too.

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[rcentner]

http://www.wnypheasantandwaterfowlassn.org/tailgate.html

I know that almost no one on this post is from my side of the state, but wanted to share this link. They are holding the auction in may and october...not a show, but I know that there are a few of you, like me, that have a few roos to rehome and a chicken addiction to feed. I bought a roo (I know, silly) at this auction last year and there were a lot of nice looking people there who brought some nice looking birds. I got a real nice quality BR roo for my BR hens and I love him, he is so sweet.
I may not make the may auction since I am expecting, but I may still have some birds there. But if I send the DH I know he will bring more birds home...he has no personal restraint when he see's a good looking chicken