NY chicken lover!!!!

[boskelli1571]

Well, our Eastern Pines didn't fare well through the ice storm. Lots of limbs down - no damage to property thankfully. Some of the limbs were very near misses tho'. Guess I'll be out with the chain saw when the weather improves...

 

[Purpletie3]

I did have dealings with AJ Domani, right outside of Seneca Falls, and it cost kind of a lot, I had called ahead because I really wanted Buff Orpington. The adorable chicks I was given were no way no how BO, they were some kind of sexlink. I drove really far. They also had an obnoxious email list that made me see red every time they contacted me. Just kinda sleazy. I too vote for Natureberry farm. Or private folks on here.

There is a breeder in Florida I get my silkies from and she has the most AMAZING english buff orpingtons. I think her one roo Thor is almost 14 pounds. www.indigoegg.us I can't say enough about Bobbi and her beautiful birds. She ships eggs and birds.

For those that are interested.

I love the "GRAB BAG BANTAMS" lol...Do they just throw them all in a bag and you pick one out??? JK

Neighbor down the road had state troopers called on him one winter for not having adequate housing for his donkey he had for many yrs. He pointed out the field across the valley full of beef cows and asked the trooper where their 'adequate' housing was...At least his donkey had a lean to for shelter (couldn't be seen from road).

You would be amazed at the calls I had to go out on....Cow in the mud...Yup...there's a cow in the mud. Dead horse in the field...Yup, same old horse that lays down by the highway and generates calls about every other day. Dog in the car...it's 20 degrees out~ he's got a coat. Cruelty to a lamb...yup they just skinned him for a religious dinner.

There is a COMPLETE disconnect of the people from the farm. Their food comes from a box in the store...grown in a chemical factory.

You know what it is, guys? It's these animal rights activists that have absolutely NO clue what the heck is appropriate for animals. You're not even supposed to heat your barns because it isn't good for the animals' respiration.

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Well, our Eastern Pines didn't fare well through the ice storm. Lots of limbs down - no damage to property thankfully. Some of the limbs were very near misses tho'. Guess I'll be out with the chain saw when the weather improves...

I am happy that your home and animals are safe and hopefully it left your power lines alone also!

 

[Lapeerian]

Hmmm, should I Easter Hatch-a-long or not... Would have to ship in some of the eggs I want. Set date is March 5.

 

[Purpletie3]

Hmmm, should I Easter Hatch-a-long or not... Would have to ship in some of the eggs I want. Set date is March 5.

Go for it! Fire up the bator! I

 

[boskelli1571]

Hmmm, should I Easter Hatch-a-long or not... Would have to ship in some of the eggs I want. Set date is March 5.

Wellllll...I have never hatched before, but I'm saving Mille Fleur eggs and a friend has loaned me a 'bator. This will be an experiment of sorts...

 

[PhoredaBurds]

Hmmm, should I Easter Hatch-a-long or not... Would have to ship in some of the eggs I want. Set date is March 5.

I've been eyeing the Easter Hatch-a-long as well.

I've never been a part of one of these events. Looks like fun.

 

[PhoredaBurds]

Wellllll...I have never hatched before, but I'm saving Mille Fleur eggs and a friend has loaned me a 'bator. This will be an experiment of sorts...

Yay!!

 

[Gramma Chick]

No it wont ...I would start with a smaller box at 1st ..a little bigger than you need ...and go bigger as you need to .

you can get a shower curtain from Real Deals to tape in the bottom of the box ..then it can be cleaned out ..and one for under the box in case it leaks they poo alot ..so you might want to burn the box after a week or two ..

you can use shredded newspaper for bedding it can be burned also

and we've decided on a mama heating pad cave so the chicks aren't constantly bathed in light and can get used to night and day while still being warm.

A good choice ...it helps them get a natural Light rhythm
I always thought the brooder lights where too hot too ...I use a 75 - 100 watt bulb in a small space ..that was warm enough ..
as they are already in a heated room ....If they huddle you can tell they are cold ..

 

[Gramma Chick]

Well, our Eastern Pines didn't fare well through the ice storm. Lots of limbs down - no damage to property thankfully. Some of the limbs were very near misses tho'. ...
Glad it missed you

 

[Gramma Chick]

Your welcome
You may not have a problem with the hatchery ....see what happens