NY chicken lover!!!!

[Finny]

Hi everyone, Hope you are all staying well (and sane...this winter is making me mental, I swear). I am still checking in on an abbreviated basis, as time allows. We adopted a new dog 2 weeks ago today...6 month old pit mix and boy, is she ever a lot of work! Meet "Blaise" -- kept on a porch in a crate that she could only see out the gate from her whole life by her previous owner. She needs to learn EVERYTHING. I've got my work cut out for me. She's sweet, though, just needs to learn manners and boundaries. A small girl, but I call her our "rodeo in a box." Wild child! Chickies are handling this godforsaken winter as well as can be expected, I guess. Still a bit of frostbite on the worst of the nights, but not bad. Just a few specks. Egg production is still pretty good in my 6 out of 7 laying birds. My, but you folks weren't kidding when you said how much chickens hate walking in snow. I need to shovel their pen and throw scratch down to entice them out...! Take care all, and think spring! TOB

Your new puppy is such a cutie! My ducks are not big fans of the snow either. They only come out for minutes at a time multiple times a day to eat and drink. They then hurry on back into their house.

 

[Lapeerian]

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all staying well (and sane...this winter is making me mental, I swear). 

TOB

I think the constant snow and cold is making me lose my marbles. Time to start growing something! Plants, chicks, ect. Actually looking into joining in on Ladies Night at the riding stable in Homer. It will be tough to ride with so many layers to stay warm, but at least it is something!

 

[Lynzi777]

Your new puppy is such a cutie! My ducks are not big fans of the snow either. They only come out for minutes at a time multiple times a day to eat and drink. They then hurry on back into their house.

What kind of ducks do you have? My ducks would be so upset if I didn't let them out lol

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote: Sorry about your hen ...If I remember... I count my chickens before I close them in ..If I am super busy that day ..I sometimes do forget ..to

 

[Finny]

What kind of ducks do you have? My ducks would be so upset if I didn't let them out lol

I have cayugas and a buff. I keep the door to their house open all day, they just dont like coming out in the snow. I think its too cold on their wee feet. I never lock them in there during the day.

 

[Lynzi777]

I have cayugas and a buff. I keep the door to their house open all day, they just dont like coming out in the snow. I think its too cold on their wee feet. I never lock them in there during the day.

Oh nice. Sorry I didn't mean it to sound like you KEEP them inside...probably should have worded that differently. I was just saying it more for the need my ducks have to get out. Lol

 

[Finny]

Oh nice. Sorry I didn't mean it to sound like you KEEP them inside...probably should have worded that differently. I was just saying it more for the need my ducks have to get out. Lol

Lol sorry i misread what you were saying! I agree though it worries me how little my ducks come out of their house. I worry they dont eat or drink enough in this weather.

 

[pharmchickrnmom]

Morning all. Looks like we are going to get more snow thursday. Cheeps will not be happy about this if we do. Means I also have to run to the feed store as they are almost out of feed. I hope they pick up laying soon. Now that the days are getting longer, the boys are up earlier and crowing to get out. I guess I will also have to go out earlier. I hope my silkie girls start laying again soon as I have already had inquiries for chicks. My order is in for heritage rir eggs so thats done. Waiting on another person to tell me how many mutt chicks they want. Its either feast or famine when it comes to hatching!

Glad to see another life has been saved from misery. Your new dog is cute and she will be a good companion when you finish training her. Why do people get dogs if all they are going to do is lock them up or tie them out? Anyways, enjoy your new little girl.

No room for ducks here as the chickens rule this acre of land! Im trying to decide how many of my current flock will be going to freezer/canning camp come fall. Sexlinks definately and some of the hatchery reds as well.

Have a nice day everyone.

 

[Desiree Brown]

Do you guys think this storm is power outage potential? I'm planning on setting eggs in a bator this afternoon. I haven't herd much about the storm. Do you think I should hold off. Lol this is my first time I can't BELIVE how nervous I am lol

 

[Cooped Up Chick]

We adopted a new dog 2 weeks ago today...6 month old pit mix and boy, is she ever a lot of work!

Meet "Blaise" -- kept on a porch in a crate that she could only see out the gate from her whole life by her previous owner. She needs to learn EVERYTHING. I've got my work cut out for me. She's sweet, though, just needs to learn manners and boundaries. A small girl, but I call her our "rodeo in a box." Wild child!


TOB

Ah she's gorgeous! Love her eyes! Gotta love pitties, they are so sweet Is she deaf? (It is super common for white ones).

<chants> spring, spring, spring!! I can't wait lol!