NY chicken lover!!!!

[Lynzi777]

Getting sick again...I'm actually beginning to think it's allergies because I started back up with the itchy eyes, congestion and sneezing ever since I set up the brooders this week. They're upstairs in my old office but it's still bothering me. I need some warmer weather ASAP. Can't wait to open up some windows and get outside in the sun!

On another note...I was online a lot today researching DIY coops that were from recycled materials such as the shipping rates, pieces of furniture, etc. I have this broken down crib under my bed still from when we first moved here. I didn't know where else to store it so I left it there. I came across this blog today of someone who made a crib into some sort of bench and got ideas from the first picture they posted. Of course I can't find it now. But I could use the railings and such as my supporters and screw walls to that with windows cut out and doors. I think it was look pretty cool. So I may do that. Even if I still went with the shipping crates, I could use the wood from those or check the Home Depot wood scrap bin. The roof could be curved like that of a hoop coop, but I think that would be trickiest part of all. I'd have to research that part a little more. Even though I have the coop from CC Only, I have a feeling I'm going to eventually have to set up a breeding pen or two when it comes time to getting the eggs from the pairings I want.

 

[bakingintherain]

Cooler-bator: sounds interesting. What kind of heat source is used with a cooler-bator? That might be a great option.

I have no interest in lying to anyone, especially my husband. It's far too much work to keep an alternate story straight, especially with my spotty memory and high anxiety level. I find though, that I will delay a discussion about a project until I have most of the logistics figured out. Then when he tries to rain on my parade I have answers ready. Love my husband, but kind of like my gander, he can be a little difficult sometimes.

aren't they all lol, i'm going to have a bunch of big guys building around my place this summer, put them to work and feed them full of goodies

my brother is coming back for a couple months (bonus i will get to get some major cuddling done with my niece

), my husband (Burleigh by name and build

), his brother and another guy friend! i have already started my planning and bribing

Actually mine are really happy with just a kiddie pool. We have a seasonal spring wet spot that they love too but they really like their pool. That's not to say you should have sold them to that guy, though! Really shady that he wouldn't tell you where he was and that he kept pushing. Sounds almost like he knows full well he's not supposed to have them and keeps trying anyway.

i agree i made a small pond and we have a natural small stream, but they loved their pools the most

 

[marquisella]

Quote: I'm going to disagree with Lynzie on this. I have ducks, and they are fine without a pool. As long as they have a bucket that holds water so they can dunk their heads in it to clear their nasal passages, they are fine. A kiddie pool would be heaven to a duck. Why not? Better than a bucket. Not all of us have a stream or pool on our property.

 

[Coop de Cuse]

You gotta gun?

Maybe tie the other one's leg to a tree and put it out there.

You probably need to get some Ducks. You're much closer to the creek than I am.

The thought crossed my mind about the gun

I am amazed at how cold hardy they are. At least all three of them are hudled together for all this wind and snow. I tried using the other two to bait them into the run, but for some reason, they were pretty quiet...go figure

Ducks are on my list, but will have to finish my upgrades to the coop before I get them. The creek is at the end of my lawn, so it would be perfect

Then peacocks...then Lady Amherst...Maybe an ostrich ??? LOL

 

[Hippie Chicks Mom]

I'm in Eagle Bay.

 

[Hippie Chicks Mom]

I would take any fertile eggs, but would LOVE Cochin or Lavender Orps.

 

[PhoredaBurds]

 I spend most of my free time upgrading and coming up with new ideas to make things easier...it's a hobby   My future plans involve a greenhouse attached to the coop for winter veggies   but I will believe that when I see it 

It's great to have plans, whether u can make them happen or not. Like the greenhouse attached to chx coop idea. There's always room for improvement with my setup and so often I don't find out what doesn't work until I do it wrong & have to change it. Anything that makes things easier is worth the time, for sure.

 

[Coop de Cuse]

It's great to have plans, whether u can make them happen or not. Like the greenhouse attached to chx coop idea. There's always room for improvement with my setup and so often I don't find out what doesn't work until I do it wrong & have to change it. Anything that makes things easier is worth the time, for sure.

Very true! I am always improving and updating and changing...just working on the coop has turned into quite a hobby

It is a bit late in the season, but I was able to finish my homemade water heaters and they work great

 

[JWEBB]

Ok so I've been trying to research but I'm having no luck finding what I need. I'm trying to find out if ducks are allowed in the city of Syracuse because someone keeps emailing me and is really interested in the 2-3 Pekins I have left. I came across this for chickens but can't find anything on ducks. Anyone know if these are the same rules that would be enforced for ducks as well?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/syracuse-new-york-chicken-ordinance

I would just call City of Syracuse town clerk and she could tell you what is in the ordinance most likely.

 

[Lynzi777]

I'm going to disagree with Lynzie on this. I have ducks, and they are fine without a pool. As long as they have a bucket that holds water so they can dunk their heads in it to clear their nasal passages, they are fine. A kiddie pool would be heaven to a duck. Why not? Better than a bucket. Not all of us have a stream or pool on our property.

Ok I need to clarify...I guess I worded that and lacked some info. It wasn't the fact that they were using a kiddie pool. Heck I used a kiddie pool for mine before I made the pond from the water run off. It's the fact that that's all they have me for info. No info about how large their property was, they could have no yard at all. And I would rather see them go to a home with a yard where they can forage rather than be kept in a cage of some sort and let out into a pool. What about a yard!?! Sorry, my last post lacked info...