OHio ~ Come on Buckeyes, let me know your out there!

[cluckitall]

I wish I weren't so far, ShayBaby! D'Uccles are adorable!!!

 

[cluckitall]

Is anyone interested in either a russian orlaff, swedish flower hen or cream lebar roo? I've got one of each extra and could bring to the swap if anyone wants. Otherwise I'll leave them home -- all I've got is my car, so space is at a premium

. Give a shout or pm!

 

[Stevens21]

Is anyone interested in either a russian orlaff, swedish flower hen or cream lebar roo? I've got one of each extra and could bring to the swap if anyone wants. Otherwise I'll leave them home -- all I've got is my car, so space is at a premium

. Give a shout or pm!

I wish I was able to go my cream legbar roo isn't looking too good no matter what we do

 

[blessedchick]

Egg laying is slowing down everywhere due to molts and the shortened daylight. I started my layers on lights about 2 weeks ago to keep production up, but it always slacks off anyway. I just keep lecturing them that they have to earn their keep and money for Heifer International!!

Really excited about meeting people on Sunday!! Don't let a little rain deter you...last I heard chickens don't melt...LOL!

 

[OHhappychicks]

I find it very interesting regarding the egg laying cycle. Since last Oct/Nov my flock will lay about 3-4 weeks, then off 3-4 weeks. The new ones that should have started laying in Nov. didn't lay until Jan/Feb. It has been the same all summer. I have one French copper maran that has been giving 3-4 eggs a week but out of the other 8-10 nothing until this week. The little porcelain bantys have started laying. I have 2-3 that are molting so that is one reason. Just puzzled why the cycle they have been in. I'm curious to see If the ones I bought the end of Apr- first of May will start laying this month. I haven't changed food. We redid their fencing, but that was 6-8 weeks ago. It seemed to start for the summer when we lost our head rooster, first part of June. It picked up a little while later but has stopped this past month. In the 5 1/2 yrs I've had chickens, I've not seen this. They quit while they are molting of course, but other wise I've had consistant laying. I wish I could figure it out!
A little frustrating!

 

[OHhappychicks]

Thanks, happychicks. For me, there were no signs at all other than the two almost-instant "mystery" deaths. It was when I was burying the last one that I noticed a single tiny bug run across her face, so I lifted a wing and

dozens of the things. When I sprayed the whole flock (including ducks) down tonight I checked them too because I'd never seen any signs on anyone and I found them on almost all of them.

I'm almost glad it's lice and not mites, but still wish I'd caught it before they had a chance to take out the two little ones.

I'm just getting started with the showgirls so I don't right now, but hopefully will be next spring.

I think I will check my flock this evening. I always thought you would be able to tell. Maybe more scratching and grooming than normal.

I think they are ok, but it doesn't hurt to check! We keep the de in their nest boxes/coops and also sometimes ash piles mixed with de for them to dust bathe in. I know you said you use de also, but it didn't work. So who knows!!!
I would be interested in some of your showgirls for next spring! Just keep me posted. I just love them!

 

[OHhappychicks]

just letting you guys know, im not coming on BYC anymore. if any of you want to get ahold of me, you can use this email address. [email protected]

I am so sorry to see you go!! You and your wisdom will truly be missed! God Bless you!!

 

[ShayBaby]

My 2 year old hens have slowed down a little with the days getting shorter. Plus i know my older birds are molting everywhere. I wouldn't worry about it. You should see eggs soon again.

my first Cochin chick from the hen i bought and the first silkie chick from my pair.

The silkie does look kinda blue huh. Maybe one or both was split to blue. I'm not sure how that works. Anywho.

I wish I weren't so far, ShayBaby! D'Uccles are adorable!!!

Darn the miles! Little squirt got out again today. Not easy to get back when she doesn't want to be caught! She might find herself a bite-sized snack for my mastiff. =x

Interesting about the laying cycles! I almost expect mine that should have been laying long ago won't until next year now. *fist shake in coop general direction*

 

[ShayBaby]

My one little quail egg hatched today! (He pipped early yesterday morning but didn't do anything for 30+ hours. Had me worried! I was about to go help when I heard cheeping and he was out in a flash!) Insignificant I know to those that hatch dozens or hundreds, but he's my first quail and SO CUTE! Teeny tiny!! Due Saturday are 2 cornish bantams, 1 black silkie, 2 BBS AM bantams, and 4 (/5? one looks like a double yolker) showgirls! And 13 more quail eggs due Sunday. So this little guy will be my buddy for awhile until he has more of his own kind. Did I mention he's teeny tiny? LOL.

 

[OHhappychicks]

My one little quail egg hatched today! (He pipped early yesterday morning but didn't do anything for 30+ hours. Had me worried! I was about to go help when I heard cheeping and he was out in a flash!) Insignificant I know to those that hatch dozens or hundreds, but he's my first quail and SO CUTE! Teeny tiny!! Due Saturday are 2 cornish bantams, 1 black silkie, 2 BBS AM bantams, and 4 (/5? one looks like a double yolker) showgirls! And 13 more quail eggs due Sunday. So this little guy will be my buddy for awhile until he has more of his own kind.

Did I mention he's teeny tiny? LOL.

Aww! sweet!!