***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[upcdayz]

Yesterday, I separated the brown runner ducks from the blue runner ducks. This evening, I found a nest in the blue runner duck pen, that initially appeared to only have one egg. I was surprised to find about 2 dozen duck eggs in the nest. Since some have been there awhile (there was a silkie egg in the nest and the silkies came out the day of the first big rain, I am going to boil them and feed them back to the chickens. It is amazing how they can hide a nest in plain sight when there is 6 inches of straw in their area. Now, I need to find some information about how long the blue runners could still be fertilized by the brown drake, then start hatching ducklings once the "all clear" time is over.

They seem to know how to do that well. I've had that happen, too.

 

[Kassaundra]

Just a few snapshots from yesterday.


Progress on the new coop made from nearly all recycled (free) wood


Oreo inspecting the work


Not sure, but assuming that is crow of approval, (actually he was responding to a train whistle)


Just a fun perspective, and he is still telling the train Just Who is Boss!


Okay garden A almost ready to be planted, they are still in it "helping" me dig out roots.


And garden B the garden they actuallly are supose to be in.

They have access to both gardens now, so all you smart chicken peeps out there which garden do you think they prefer, well I'll give you a hint, it's not the chicken nirvana one! Silly chickens!


Edited b/c I hit submit to soon.

 

[artsyrobin]

as long as it is the same ingredients as tums- i use a generic with house birds and chickens-

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I have generic multi-symptom Rolaids. In addition to calcium carbonate, it has simethicone and magnesium hydroxide in it. Would this be OK to add to her water? Or should I just go get some regular Tums?

 

[Oakieridge]

Kass, that looks like a great start to an awesome coop! Can't beat free lumber! Oreo looks like a great supervisor for the project, lol.

 

[Sooner]

Kass your new coop is looking good & really coming along!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying this nice day! Wish I were outside playing instead of working.

 

[NanaKat]

Late yesterday afternoon I noticed that Bunny, my silkied Serama hen, was acting funny - isolating herself, crouching and just not acting like herself. I didn't think too much of it until about 2:30 this morning. I woke up in a panic remembering that she hadn't laid an egg today. I went to check on her and found her away from all the other birds, sitting on some straw. I think she was trying to lay an egg today and it's now stuck. I immediately put her in a warm, 30 minute bath, blow dried her and put some vaseline in and around her vent. I can feel an egg in there. Now she's in the living room, in a box with a heating pad in it, with towels over the heating pad. Water and food (with oyster shell) is in there with her. I hope she passes the egg. She's got to be hurting. She keeps contracting like she's trying to pass it, but so far no egg. Will check her in the morning.

Hope Bunny passes her egg soon.

 

[Buckguy20]

Kass your new coop is looking good & really coming along!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying this nice day! Wish I were outside playing instead of working.

I was outside "playing" but it really turned into work.
The difference in your work today and mine is that you
are getting paid and all I am getting is a sore back!

 

[Buckguy20]

PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA POULTRY SWAP "2012" OFFICIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

WHEN: Saturday, May 5th 2012, start time 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: CHOCTAW CREEK PARK, CHOCTAW OKLAHOMA. The park is located on Harper Drive in Choctaw. It is six miles North of the KOA, where we have had events in the past and about seven miles North of Interstate 40.It is about one quarter mile south of NE 23rd Street in Choctaw.We will have more detailed directions later.
WHO: All members and participants of the " OKIES IN THE BYC", their families and invited friends. The underlying theme this year is "SIMPLE IS SUPER."

1. FOOD: This year we will be featuring another delectable pot luck dinner. We are going with the idea of a giant picnic.Hamburgers, hot dogs, hot links, some bbq etc. will be provided. Additional foods will be needed. (Chips, potato salad, salads, baked beans etc,)
2. Poultry: The usual fanatical buying/selling/swapping of poultry. There will not be a live auction this year, although depending on what we receive, we might set some items up in a Silent Bid Auction.
3.Raffle: We will be holding the raffle as in the past and it will be sure to entice all members of the family.

4.T-shirts are available to order.

5. There will be lots of fun and fellowship with our great Okie friends sure to entertain. We encourage those that want to set up displays with their interests to please do so. We are setting up different time slots where plan to have discussions with question and answer sessions. If you want to participate on a panel or have ideas for the discussion please let me know. There are people that I have asked or will be asking to be on a panel to address concerns and questions as related to the aspect of owning and keeping poultry.

Several of our members have happily offered to give freely of their time. They will head up the following areas of interest. We also need additional volunteers to help with some of the areas that require more support, Please contact Monty (Buckguy20) or Carah (Sooner) if you would like to offer your services. For those that have already volunteered, I will be in contact with you..

CONTACTS:
Carah (Sooner) : Food and Beverages. Contact Sooner with your ideas, dishes, and help. An online list will be started and circulated around our thread. It is very important to the success of this event that everyone participates and brings food.

NanaKat: Raffle. She will post about the raffle donations, please contact her with your items. Ideas for the Raffle: Chickens of all breeds & ages, Chicks, hatching eggs of all kinds, ducks, peafowl, rabbits, turkeys, quail, cages, waterers, feeders, incubators, wire, netting.
Arts & crafts, nic-nacs, and any other related items. Also,any fun type things especially things that appeal to kids.

Beth (cityclucks) : Name Tags, online attendance roster, clerical support, and welcoming table.

Carah (Sooner): Tee Shirts- 3 color Designs are now in the works. A size and Quantity order list will be posted soon. Get your order in early, NO $$$$ will be needed in advance to order.

******....... NEEDED ITEM'S & SUPPORTVOLENTEERS......*******

These are a few things that we always seem to be in need of at all of our events, If you have something you would like to let us use/borrow we sure could use them. We will continue to also update this list as we get items and find thing's we are in need of, so check back often.

1. Tables of all sizes, chairs.
2. Volunteers for help in setting up, taking down and clean up.
3. Raffle items.
4. FOOD, FOOD, and MORE FOOD.
5. Ice Chests, Coolers, Large beverage Jug's.
6. Tarps and ropes

 

[NanaKat]

Just a few snapshots from yesterday.


Progress on the new coop made from nearly all recycled (free) wood

Not sure, but assuming that is crow of approval, (actually he was responding to a train whistle)


Just a fun perspective, and he is still telling the train Just Who is Boss!

Great looking Coop and progress....just a thought...might want to slide a brick inside the concrete blocks for the future. Those blocks react to freeze and moisture. The stong side is with the holes vertical instead of horizontal. I know vertical threatens sinking into the ground, but a collapsed block would weaken your foundation.

We built a small greenhouse for my mother years ago. We tied the greenhouse down by using big eyescrews into the floor joists at the corners and buried a cinderblock tied to the screweyes with a steel cable. Oklahoma winds can be viscious on a building with a rock/brick foundation. She never had any shifting.

 

[Buckguy20]

A few things about POOPS!
1. We are still needing ideas for fun things to keep the younger kids entertained.
2. Remember NanaKat is keeping track of the items to be donated for the raffle.
The raffle will be the main source of income (non-profit) for this event since we
are not having an auction this year.
It doesn't have to be a big item. We have had everything from an Art work to zip ties.
3. SOONER ( Carah) is doing an outstanding job keeping the food list as well as
getting the Tee shirts designed, printed and taking everyone's orders.
4. Muesky (Rebecca) is keeping a list of what people are wanting and I think
also what some folks are bringing to swap and sell.
5. I appreciate so much everyone who has volunteered to help. As we get
closer to the event we will need need you to help out in several areas.
Right now what I need is for everyone to please talk it up on the board
so everyone can stay excited about Poops. The list of attendees has slowed down
so if you think might come but haven't told me please let me know.
Thanks a million,
Monty