NY chicken lover!!!!

[LuvMyChicks1491]

Does she see a doctor for her Buff barred frizzles ? Sound like a bad disease.

Is there a cure? Is it contagious? Cuz I have allergies.

I'd hate to have to explain to my friends that I went to a picnic and got the buff barred frizzles.

You crack me up!

You're on a roll.

 

[Desiree Brown]

I have a couple questions...... I'm guessing DH and DW have to do with husband and wife? Right? But what does the D stand for? Or am I way off lol ..... There were a few other abreveations that I couldn't figure out but I can't remember them now. Also what's this picnic I keep hearing about???

 

[LuvMyChicks1491]

Everyone loved going out today and finding some grass! To bad it snowed tonight, hopefully it'll melt tomorrow.I put out their dusting box and you'd think that I dumped it out to see their run. There is ash dust everywhere. Some of them looked like they didn't shake off enough! As soon as I put it down 3 of them were in there right away. I think that it took them 3 days before they realized what the big green box was. I even put the in there and gave them a dust bath..Now as soon as they see it you'd think that i'm bringing them the best treat in the world. I try to bring it out everyday for a little while as long as it isn't raining or snowing. My roo has lost all but one tip. I have to chuckle at him when I see him. The only point that is left is kinda in the middle so it looks like he is flipping you the bird with his comb. I don't know if he will lose that point or not. One side of it looks good the other is still black. Time will tell. He is doing good. I'll try to see if I can get a good pic tomorrow.

 

[SunnysideupstateNY]

Sometimes no matter what you do the eggs get dirty. Those stupid girls don't wipe their feet.

Oh and congrats. Nice assortment of colors.

I forget you all will understand the "dirt". I was worried about getting yet another brown laying EE, it was awesome when I found the green one!

Just for you Sunny

Awwwww!!!! Thank you!

 

[Gramma Chick]

False alarm on the gate, thank goodness. I spoke to my dad about it and it turns out he was trying to be nice and clear a path with the snowblower and he caught the gate in it. At least something huge wasn't trying to break in!

That was a REALLY Big Predator !

 

[Cass]

I have a couple questions...... I'm guessing DH and DW have to do with husband and wife? Right? But what does the D stand for? Or am I way off lol ..... There were a few other abreveations that I couldn't figure out but I can't remember them now. Also what's this picnic I keep hearing about???

Depends on the context.... The "D" ccan mean "Dear" or "Darn" . Of course there is Dear Son, Dear Daughter and Dear Daughter in Law....or darn. Depends on who is talking and what mood they are in. (SO = Sugnificant Other)

picnic thread can be gotten to via the link in my signature line

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote: Feather Sexing - I dont know if my breeds can be ..Dont know for sure if I am right ...lets say it is a educated guess
But what I read says this
How to Sex Chicks on Days 1 – 3 After Hatching

To tell the difference between and cockerel and a pullet, you’ll need to look at the chick’s wing feathers. This is done on Days 1, 2 or 3 after hatching. There are two different sets of wing feathers on each chick: the “Primary” wing feathers and the “Covert” wing feathers. When you hold the chick in one hand and use the other hand to spread the wing out, you’ll be able to see the feathers. Cockerel wing feathers are all the same length. Pullet wing feathers are two different lengths.

Wing feathers all the same length = Male​

Wing feathers two different lengths = Female​

It’s that easy. On some cockerels the wing feathers are slightly different lengths. You may look at it and note that they are not exactly the same, perhaps 1/8″ or 1/16″ off, and you may wonder if that one is a pullet. No, it is not. The pullet feathers are dramatically different in length. There is 1/4″ or more difference.

Morning All!
Made it to CT safe and sound, took me 5.5 hrs (usually only takes me 4) but owell. Apparently no one wanted to plow the highways yesterday or the snow just came down so fast? I didn't see any falling but the roads from Lee to Springfield were a mess and I literally crawled the whole way. And with two kids in the car it was not fun!

On a positive note I WILL be picking up the Silkies on my way home in Saturday. Just waiting for a meetup time. I'm so excited!! Pics will come, I promise! ;-) Wish Saturday would hurry up and get here.

Glad you all got there safe ...

 

[Tab's chicken obsession]

Morning

Headed north to get the girls today. Going to visit the cemetery while I'm up there. DH had hoped to go snowmobiling but with our crazy weather that's not happening.

 

[marquisella]

Quote: If your eggs are beige or white, you should see veins running up & down inside by 8 days. I always wait until 2 weeks before I candle. Then, you can see most of the egg is dark, and you can really only see the air cell which becomes more prominent as the egg develops. Unless you have a very good candler, you won't be able to see anything in the Marans eggs until 2 weeks at least.

 

[Coop de Cuse]

I need some advice on clipping/not clipping a beak. I was thinking of trimming the beak right at the bend, but I am unsure. And what tool to use in this situation. Any advice is much appreciated.