***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[mjgigax]

Had a LONG conference about plasticulture yesterday-- most gardening conferences or classes I go to I feel like I walk away with something -- I barely scribbled a few lines of notes-- and the only notes I walked away with I could have gotten from a phone call to the ext agency. I did win a small fern-- at least I think it is a fern, no label or smell to it. After the conference I headed to Blanchard alone some I was already in OKC. Came in from the sale pealed DH from the couch-- got him to take off his work boots & He was back asleep, I am not even sure if he finished working on the generator last night--- nothing like a chance of winter weather to push the hubby to finish a project.
I bought some heritage RIR chicks--- I already own a few heritage & they are so much nicer looking than the production, the price was right so I snatched up the chicks. hopefully this time next yr I will only have heritage RIR --- but I won't get rid of the production RIR if the heritage lay poorly. My other heritage RIR give me 5-6 eggs each a wk-- hope these will be as pretty & lay as well. I bought an library card catalog box, it is HEAVY!!!! I plan to put seeds in it, since it is such a pretty box. tomorrow when we unload it i know i am going to get an ear full about buying something so heavy. Also bought a nice cage for taking chicks to the sale. DD hasn't seen it yet, but I am sure she will love it.
I thought the silkie cage said Roos on the cage-- but maybe people didn't pay attention. I was surprised that bought so much especially so close to the end. Prices didn't seem to be cheaper, think it was a large turn out of customers-- some cuckoo maran eggs went outrageous high, but other stuff was getting pulled for not bringing what buyers wanted. No one wanted baby pekin-- and seller only wanted $3 each. Rabbits were still going high--- Bill you should have brought yours. Auction was done about 11-- wasn't many birds, but as always lots of junk was there. Some of the prices the junk brings makes me shake my head in disbelief. But it is why people keep bringing the junk, lots of it sales for higher prices than the birds-- especially decorative chicken stuff.
According the the hourly weather outlook we have until 8pm until the winter weather arrives--- fingers crossed for a snow day.
Cowboy looks like you have a good start to a pen.
P&B I need to bring a hen to visit you--- she is as loud as a roo. She carries on when any bird sits in her box & when any bird or person looks at her if she is sitting or roosting. Promise I hear her more than I hear any of my Roos! I know most hens are quiet-- with the exception of guinea hens!!!
Jan-- I can't imagine how a chicken can be more of a nuisance than a yappy dog -- yes birds can fly- and may go over fences, but dogs & cats go over fences. Are you allowed to have parrots on OKC?? Lots of people have outdoor aviaries for their parrots. Get moderns, polish & or silkies-- pretend they are an exotic bird-- we will keep your secret safe.
I am going to try to go back to sleep-- for some reason my body thinks it took a nap. 3 hours of sleep might cause me to get cranky latter this aftern

Dang, I kept trying to buy that catalogue from Jim's wife but she said she would be usingt it for the sale. Do you want to sell it?

 

[fairwindminishetland]

So sorry to hear about the skunk! That's not fun, especially in the cold. The cat cage sounds great though. Never heard of one before. BUt having worked in a vet, we sure could have used one!

The BLanchard sale sounds interesting. I live near Maude and have only gone there. There's usually lots of chickens and chicks there. I sure need some of those cages to use to take chicks to the sales!

IT's cold and no fun today hauling water to chickens and horses in the barn,breaking ice on the tanks, but we sure could use some rain. I hope everyone enjoys their day and does something warm.

 

[mjgigax]

Good morning! It is good to be on here.
I did get some rest yesterday and spent some time with my family, my nephew's birthday party was yesterday, he turned 3.

Hi Stephanie!

 

[fairwindminishetland]

I had a question. When I start seeds the plants always get a fungus and die...how do you prevent that?

 

[fairwindminishetland]

mjgigax, are you hatching and MF's....

 

[Kassaundra]

Sorry about the skunk and the cats, I have a dog that get's sprayed regularly, I think she likes it actually.

As obnoxious as it is to bathe Sasha I can't imagine bathing a cat!

Wooo Hoo won a fern (maybe) the only thing I've ever won was a gallon jug of grape juice, back when I was a teen.

banjoe, cool coop start. A question though, did I read your going to cover w/ plastic? If so how is that going to be preditor proof?

 

[m.ruzycki]

fairwind- you could be usin contaminated soil or you could be keeping it wet.

 

[m.ruzycki]

good mornig okies. hope everyone is handleing the cold weather well and all our birds are as well. So far its been a good year for me. I have hatched out about 120 chicks and 20 ducklings. im having excellent hatches and no losses. Just started 2000 tomato seeds and lots of others. hope this summer treats us good.

 

[jcatblum]

Mjgijax- for now I will hold onto the card box-- after DH moves it, he may try to tell me other wise. For such a small thing I am shocked at the weight!

Sooner the heritage RIR are a deep auburn red color- not red orange looking like production reds. As chicks they are a burnt orange not yellow like most hatchery stock.

Banjoe sorry- got caught up in the replies didn't realize that was your coop build. Looks like you are off to a good start

Cowboy- Fern isn't such a bad name-- have you been to the elementary school lately? It is rather amusing just to hear some of the names the teachers call out.

Just looked out the back door--- I use to have a few t-post holding some fence set up as a round compost bin. My compost is still there-- but the fence is gone--- asked DH what happen, says was on the mower & the blade caught the fence. He is completely dangerous when on the mower---

 

[mjgigax]

mjgigax, are you hatching and MF's....

Not yet. I may sell a pair at the next Newcastle. Are you still looking for some adult Cochins?
I haven't been keeping up with all my mail very well. We still have the Buff trio. The girls are now laying. I keep meaning to send you pics..... where does time go?