NY chicken lover!!!!

[rancher hicks]

Pekins went to their new farm home tonight...And then there were two...

What ducklings did you order? The one with the dark beak can't be a Pekin, right?

These five little girls I've got are so messy. I washed out a new bin but am preparing to put them in a pool, which is bigger. The thing is I've got three chickens in there and have to make up my mind where to put them.

Was it you who said you mix their feed with water so they didn't make it so wet? I did that today, mixing it in a bowl. If it was you how thick did you mix it?

 

[ke5hde]

Pekins went to their new farm home tonight...And then there were two...

Love em. Mine have become pals with the pekins and 2 cochins. If one moves, they all move.

What ducklings did you order?  The one with the dark beak can't be a Pekin, right?  

These five little girls I've got are so messy.  I washed out a new bin but am preparing to put them in a pool, which is bigger.  The thing is I've got three chickens in there and have to make up my mind where to put them.  

Was it you who said you mix their feed with water so they didn't make it so wet?  I did that today, mixing it in a bowl.  If it was you how thick did you mix it? 

Rancher, welcome to ducks They're horribly messy. Mine are in a huge brooder and the water is at the far end, away from the food and the heat lamp where they sleep. I'd like to say it'll get better but it won't until they get moved outside.

 

[Lynzi777]

What ducklings did you order?  The one with the dark beak can't be a Pekin, right?  

These five little girls I've got are so messy.  I washed out a new bin but am preparing to put them in a pool, which is bigger.  The thing is I've got three chickens in there and have to make up my mind where to put them.  

Was it you who said you mix their feed with water so they didn't make it so wet?  I did that today, mixing it in a bowl.  If it was you how thick did you mix it? 

Yes I usually mix their food with water otherwise they're running back and forth from food to water back to food and then water. If you feed them their food dry you'll see them "jerking" their necks/heads up and down to get the food down. If it's wet it goes down easier.

 

[rancher hicks]

Love em. Mine have become pals with the pekins and 2 cochins. If one moves, they all move.
Rancher, welcome to ducks They're horribly messy. Mine are in a huge brooder and the water is at the far end, away from the food and the heat lamp where they sleep. I'd like to say it'll get better but it won't until they get moved outside.

I have two lights on since I've lost to many chicks to the lights burning out. I think they get so hot they melt the metal around the base of the bulb. I really should order some lower wattage bulbs on line.

They're not inside the house but outside in a room off the garage that is not heated. Much to cold.

 

[rancher hicks]

Yes I usually mix their food with water otherwise they're running back and forth from food to water back to food and then water. If you feed them their food dry you'll see them "jerking" their necks/heads up and down to get the food down. If it's wet it goes down easier.

I shall make mush! Other wise I'll be cleaning every other day. Which wouldn't be bad if it were the normal temperature, but it's been 20 - 30 below the norm for this time of year.

Got eggs?

 

[Lapeerian]

Got eggs? [COLOR=B42000] [/COLOR]

Oooo, pretty. My EE hasn't laid since August, she'll be heading to Amish dinner with the extra boys.

 

[LuvMyChicks1491]

I shall make mush! Other wise I'll be cleaning every other day. Which wouldn't be bad if it were the normal temperature, but it's been 20 - 30 below the norm for this time of year.

Got eggs?

Man I thought that I had a lot of eggs.

 

[JLaw]

So.  The incu is in lockdown but since I took the turner out it's down to 99.3/57% on the highest thermo.  If I toss a blanket over the thing the temp goes up to 99.5, but the humidity goes up some.   Will it be okay, do ya think. ?  

Before removing the turner it was at 100.5 or thereabouts.  The other Thermo is at.  97.9/56%  .. I've been averaging them out.   Average this way would be  98.6*  

Room temp is 80*     

You will be fine even if you cover it and humidity goes up. Just make sure your vent holes aint blocked. What thermometers are you using? At 80 in the room you shouldnt have a problem with temp being low. Have you tried moving the thermometers atound i know even with forced air in my genissis the left sid is normally a little cooler than right side. Thats using my brinsea spot check going through top air vent so not even opening it to move the thermometer.

 

[StarSpun]

I have tons of thoughts. Some of which I can offer here.

You could find a small used camper with good wheels and convert it into a tow behind coop. Provided of course you keep just a few chickens. You can use the coop, while in FL and then tow it to Canada when you come up. Chickens don't like change so using the same coop in both places will reduce the stress. I would cover them in a dark cage while traveling but it may not be necessary I don't know. Just google "camper coops". I'm sure you'll find something that will work. Now if you cross the border and they ask if you have anything to declare be sure to make some clucking sounds so they think it's you and not the chickens.

LOL! That is hilarious, and quite cool actually! Thanks for the post! I may consider something like this for the month that we travel more south in Florida I was just gonna bring them in the RV but hey HEHE!

I'd have to declare them when crossing the boarder though....it looks unlikely to happen but will make the call soon!

 

[StarSpun]

Hello Star spun... I think you will find the process of importing you birds into Canada a huge headache. I tried to adopt a pet cockatiel, which is a parrot, to a friend in Toronto once. It was really a nightmare and we didn't even go through with it. They require a long quarantine process iin one of their own facilities, I seem to remember it lasting at least 3 months, plus a ton of paperwork veterinary papers for each bird, and so on.
The process might be even harder for backyard fowl because of international disease controls as potentially sick birds can pose a threat not only to agriculture and farm, but human health as well. I'm not saying that your birds are sick, but they have to treat all birds equally in this process in is really no fun at all.

Hi Nambroth!

Thanks for the reply. Interesting....they don't quarantine Cockatiels in my experience. We traveled with two of them, all they need is a paper signed saying they were in our position for 30 or more ays and not in contact with any other birds. Been going back and forth for about 6 years, only once a problem really when an agent was confused and thought it was a CITIES bird. Ha ha! Between Canada and the US it seems ok, and from what I am reading chickens are the same, but do need a vet to check them before crossing and maybe even at the crossing location. I will for sure post what I find out!! The lines are so blurred and are at the discretion of the agent at the time, which is never a sure thing....*sigh* :-(