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[rancher hicks]

Morning all. Another beautiful day today and I have to waste it at work. Should have been born rich instead of...me! Have to get a bigger box for the new babies or move the older ones out. Just need it to be a little warmer at night. My broody silkie hen has stolen more eggs yet again so I will leave her be. Should be hatching some out by next weekend anyways so hopefully she will give up on the new eggs when the chicks hatch. Been reading up on my reds. Bob Blosi kept a blog going while he was alive about them. He was a master breeder and the information that man passed on through his blogs is priceless. I will be doing lots of reading and rereading of them.

Rancher---you get those hatching eggs you were waiting for yet? How goes the downsizing? You are indeed correct about hatching. I have had two great hatches back to back and a complete failure prior to those two. I am hoping this last bunch I have in the bator hatch well. Its always a crap shoot, even with broodies.

I must say I do find it a little disconcerting when people weigh in on a subject on the heavy side. Each must do what works best for them, finding their way through trial and error using the information they have gleaned from others. While I may not always agree with your opinion, I will defend to the death your right to express it under the Constitution. That being said, agree to disagree and leave it at that.

Off to the pharm today for more fun, thrills and chills. Everyone have a nice day!

No I expect them this week. I'm stuggling with down sizing but need to. I think.

I have five BR hens from Kathy that are laying and if anyone would like to give me $5 each I will let them go. I think I'd like to work toward on or two empty coops.

I also have some EE, Del and Birchen Marans young to unload. Two fo the Dels I can tell are roos. I have two young Birchen Marans roo chicks but I may keep one and unload the mean on in the yard.

Too it makes sense since we are getting to many eggs these days. You would think the BR's are done but they're still laying. AND the Birchen hens are two but they're laying very good too. Even my little Frenchy who is over five is laying. Either that or one of these Dels is in serious need of help.

This is why I recommend pure breeds over hybrids like sex links. If you are going to get attached to your chickens you want some that will continue to lay a long time.

Ducks have been posted to CL for $20 each.

DW will be having surgery May 14th so I doubt she'll be up for the Chickenstock.

Such is life,

Rancher

 

[Lynzi777]

Morning everyone,
Haven't been on in a bit...just got back from a quick CT trip Saturday night and yesterday was Easter so we ate at the restaurant.

Rancher - sorry to hear about your wife. Hope they caught it soon enough and things work out. Good luck with her upcoming surgery.

Has anyone ever gotten more than one egg from their duck before?? I'm up to three a day from my three hens, can't remember the last time they skipped a day so I have indeed been collecting three every single day. This morning I opened up their house and found 4! Three white ones and a blue. I'm wondering if my KC layed two? I had the ducklings in there last night too but there's no way a 2 month old duck would be laying yet.

 

[JWEBB]

I sure can. You aren't going to chickenstock are you? How close to Rome are you? If I don't have one by then I could get him then.

Sorry to hear you're spending Easter alone. We normally would but my fiancé decided last minute to try and repair his relationship with his mother. It was one of his fathers last wishes before he passed that he try and make things better. So we showed up unannounced and it seems to be going ok. Of course now my families ****** cause we bailed on Easter. Fortunately we live close to them and they are more forgiving than his mom.

thought of you, I saw this on Fingerlakes Craigslist today . http://ithaca.craigslist.org/grd/4431719354.html

Barred Rock Rooster (Dryden)


I have a 4.5 week Barred Rock Chick that I believe is a rooster. While I'd like to keep him, my neighbors might not appreciate it. He's free. Pick up in Dryden.

 

[SAHchickenmom]

Sorry to hear about your DW Rancher. We have met before, I was on here under a different name but I can't figure out how to log into that one

We exchanged chicks for manure, I'm sure you remember that lol.

 

[SAHchickenmom]

I also wanted to share that my mother had breast cancer and she has been free and clear for years now. Luckily breast cancer is one of the easier ones to beat, just alot of appointments and running and such. Best of luck!

 

[marquisella]

Quote: I used thick yarn & made hobbles. Put her in a used deli container for a few hours, just wide enough so the legs had to stay under her body. Next day she was fine.

 

[rancher hicks]

Sorry to hear about your DW Rancher. We have met before, I was on here under a different name but I can't figure out how to log into that one

We exchanged chicks for manure, I'm sure you remember that lol.

I'm sure, I do. Glad you're back. Hope all is well.

Rancher

 

[SAHchickenmom]

I'm trying to rebuild my flock right now. We had a fox ( I think) take out all of my birds. I had over 50 I have since upped security. I only have 10 hens at the moment, plus 10 chicks and a rooster.

 

[Tab's chicken obsession]

Hope everyone is enjoying this nice weather.

I'm trying to get my gardens ready with my three little helpers.

 

[rancher hicks]

I just came in from spreading cardboard over the garden beds and spaces in between. Looks like three gooseberry bushes survived the winter. As did some currants and the Jostaberry cuttings.

I won't mind not getting many berries as the freezer has bags from last years pickings.

I've got tomato and other plants started. Still need to get some Zuchini and other things started. Mostly I've got flowers started. I need to order some Pole beans. I can't find seeds for them anywhere in the stores.

I filled the kiddie pool and the ducks have finally ventured in. They still run everytime I come near though.