***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[miohippus]

It is still early and seeds are cheap, you can plant more.

im just frustrated because that was the fist time some actually germinated for me

 

[Kassaundra]

im just frustrated because that was the fist time some actually germinated for me

I know frustrating little bugs. The seeds are hallucinagenics so maybe the little rolly polly's "had a bad trip" lol

 

[miohippus]

I know frustrating little bugs. The seeds are hallucinagenics so maybe the little rolly polly's "had a bad trip" lol

lol, i hope so

 

[muesky]

Hello Everyone,

Have been gone for a long time. Just so everyone knows, Afghanistan sucks as much the second time as it did the first.

Went to New Castle this past weekend and had a fantastic time. It was great to see so many friends there. There were numerous birds and selling for really nice prices. Scoots and Jamie are doing a tremendous job with the auction. Good to see Bill, glad you got your vehicle repaired. Muesky was ecstatic to have bought a turkey hen. So many other folks that an old man such as myself can't remember. Sorry, not trying to forget anyone.
We texted Al numerous times but never got him to respond.

I can not guarantee that I will be able to attend POOPS this year. A lot of new developments as of late but I will let folks know if I will be able to attend.

J Doc Holloway

Glad you posted on the board.

Wow what a lovely day outside...DH and I walked our property to look for any ice storm or flood damage and it was sooooo gorgeous out there! I always want to linger out there longer than I should. I love the forested areas on our land. So inviting! Fortunately we seem to have been spared all but the occasional downed limb...and all very minor at that. Hooray!
Earlier in the day we went to a new grocery store called Uptown Market in Edmond. I didnt know what to expect but it was really nice! It gives Whole Foods a run for its money to be sure! At least it seemed like it to me as I had to stare at the mushroom section...holy cow they had some there I had never heard of before! I know...I know...I am easily entertained...

My place is small but I sure enjoy walking around it when the weather is nice. Of course I usually have an entourage of dogs, llamas, geese and any cats or chickens that get nosey enough to follow me.

My Nubian finally kidded!!! Found them at lunch, looking out the window & mom was nursing 2 kids! The one with white is a bucking & other doe. Dad is a red boer.






We only have 1 more doe left to kid. Baby goats sure are cute & so much fun!!!!

OMG!!! Seeing those babies so makes me miss my goats but I will resist. I will resist...

Carl and Stephanie came out today to help me pick breeders from this years juveniles. Really appreciate the assistance especially since the Columbians are from his original line. Also learned a lot about the finer points. Also looked over the Cochins and selected some to keep. I'm limiting myself to a few breeders and will be selling the rest.
Will begin prepping boxes for transporting birds to POOPS and that can be used for sale cartons for the Auction at NewCastle....I really am bringing a boatload of birds!

Well you know I will take any of the LF cochins you want to sell.

Adorable baby goats!!!! Glad she finally kidded safely for you.



I am more convinced then ever that my cat is 1/2 chicken. I was planting peanuts and dug up several grubs, I just put them in the little paper sack I had the peanuts in to keep safe until I could take them to the chickens. After I was finished planting I took the sack inside and set it on the table while I got a drink before going out to the chickens. While I was sitting there drinking my water Bambam found the sack and was fascinated, and sure enough soon enough she fished out one of the grubs took it out played for a minute then ate it, when she was finished she went back to the sack for a few more.

I think it is just they see the chickens eat it. I have seen my cats eating chicken food and sometimes eats the oats in the morning when I throw it out to the birds.

i splurged on $20.00/lb. Parmesan cheese at Whole Foods for my Birthday last week. Such good flavor makes me wish I could have a 50th Birthday every week

I so love cheese. May have to try that sometime.

Jcat,
I am undecided at this point, although it would be nice to see everyone again between myself and stephanie's work schedules and the kids it is getting tough to make time. We both took a day of vacation today because we had not really seen each other in a few weeks.

We all miss you guys. Tell Stephanie hi for me and I hope you can both make it to POOPS

I used to get goo Parm at the Commisary but they
Didn't have any for a while. I Love cheese but the calories! That aged Parmesan has such rich flavor that I get my cheese "fix" with just a little of that.
Ianded in Michigan at 11:00 pm Oklahoma time, rented a car and got to the farm at 2:00 Michigan time. Took a 4 hr nap this afternoon.
I will be here a week. DH has chicken chores at home. I am going to owe him.

Glad you made it there safe and sound. Hope your trip back is a great one!

JCat, have u tried the new Sprouts in Norman.

Had the 1st chick of the year born. Looks like LF Cochin to me.

Looks almost like a partridge.

One of the Cochin breeders that posts on the Cochins International Facebook page posted that her cat broke into the brooder and killed ALL of her LF chicks! Glad My cat and birds get along great.

I have had chicks running around my yard all the time and none of my cats has ever touched one. It is weird but the cats understand we don't eat family rule. hehehe!

 

[muesky]

Wants
Muesky – LF cochin hatching eggs, chicks, adolescent/adult birds. Ameraucana Blue/Black/White/Splash hatching eggs, chicks, adolescent/adult birds. Bourbon Red Turkeys hatching eggs, chicks, adolescent/adult birds

Jcatblum - nice call duck pairs or trios. Butterscotch, appleyard, blue, grey & possibly others-- don't really care for the blacks.

Ceocka - Silkie hatching eggs showgirl hatching eggs turken hatching eggs tolbunt hatching eggs or birds

Erinszoo - Dominiques, either eggs or a couple of hens and a roo. Plus we're wanting to find a silkie girl for our little boy.

Whiskeytango - Japanese Bantam chicks, Swedish Flower Hen Chicks and maybe some Marans.

Clfromok – frizzles and BLR Wyandottes
our 5acre farm - red laced blue wyandottes, speckled sussex, french marans. maybe chicks so I can get started cheap.
Poultry and Bees – Cheap clean legged chicks

Brings
Muesky – LF Cochin hatching eggs, Ameraucana hatching eggs, Bourbon Red hatching eggs/poults

Jcatblum - Might have some chicks. If anyone is looking for an extra roo I am happy to bring a few to share

Lonnyandlinda - B/B/S LF Ameracuana hatching eggs and probably black chicks (unsexed) Cream Legbar hatching eggs and day old pairs (and an adult pair to show off) Black Copper Marans hatching eggs and day old chicks (unsexed), and maybe some adolescent/adult pairs MAYBE some Isbar chicks

Erinszoo - white holland turkey poults. Will have apple butter and tomato plants and maybe an assortment of other jellies and jams

Mjgigax - Flowering Almond bush plants and some succelent starts. After I get back from MI I will see if I have some Cochin eggs to bring - Mille Fleur and Mottled.

Cathiesue - 2 Swedish FLower Hen Roosters. I know that sounds funny but they are known as Swedish Flower Hens regardless of sex. It's a Swedish thing

Nanakat - large fowl Cochin juveniles: Blue, Splash and Black. Wyandotte juveniles: CW, Black, Blue and a few project F1. Some may be in pairs or trios.

Clfromok - would like to sell my EE Chicks & a couple of SLW cockerels
BetsyOK – silkies and showgirls
Whiskeytango - toys for sale or swap. I have tin tops, tin wind-up tractors, tin rooster whistles, wooden animals (goats, cows, horses, sheep etc.) and probably some other stuff.
Heart4animals – Pair of red cochin
FunChick - motled cochin bantam roo...and two EE roos and possibly blue andalisian hens...for sale or trade
Poultry and Bees - yellow golden and red golden pheasant hatching eggs
This is a list of things (chickens, poultry, misc.) people are looking for or have to bring to POOPS, for either trade or sale.

Please! Please! Please! send me a pm of what you are looking for or have to bring. I will up-date the list daily. Do not post it on the thread, as I do not want to overlook any posts.

 

[muesky]

POOPS 2013 Food List​

Entrees - Main Dishes
Jcatblum – Oven Baked Ham
Shelbydog – Apple butter pulled pork
mjgigax - Meat
Muesky – Vegetarian Dish
Poco Pollo - Casserole

Sides
Muesky – Pasta Salad
Nanakat - Cabbage Salad
Heart4animals - Frog Eye Salad. It is a fruit pasta salad
Cayuseranch - Corn Casserole
Clfromok – Pasta Salad

Dessert
Lonnyandlinda – dessert ?
FunChick – dessert ?
Drinks
Muesky – Fruit tea

Misc.
Paper Plates - Nanakat
Napkins - Nanakat
Plastic ware – Poultry and Bees
Paper Towels - FunChick
Cups - Poultry and Bees
Awnings -
If you have any food or supplies to add to the list please send me a PM so I can add it to the list. Thanks much!

 

[Kassaundra]

Whichever scientist that decided time flows at the same rate always, obviously never put hatching eggs in lockdown.

 

[KHaws]

Hi all! I am new to join the site, I posted in the new member introduction area already. It seems like everyone here is like one big family which is nice. My husband and I are wanting to start raising chickens for eggs as well as meat. But before we can decide on what we actually want and do any more research than what i have already done, I need to find out if there is a difference in the Tulsa County vs Tulsa City laws/ordinances, as we live in Tulsa County, not Tulsa City. We also have just under a 1 1/2 acres, and i was reading the other day that it also depends on how the lot is zoned. if any one could point me in the right direction it would be awesome! thank you for letting me butt in

 

[Kassaundra]

Hi all! I am new to join the site, I posted in the new member introduction area already. It seems like everyone here is like one big family which is nice. My husband and I are wanting to start raising chickens for eggs as well as meat. But before we can decide on what we actually want and do any more research than what i have already done, I need to find out if there is a difference in the Tulsa County vs Tulsa City laws/ordinances, as we live in Tulsa County, not Tulsa City. We also have just under a 1 1/2 acres, and i was reading the other day that it also depends on how the lot is zoned. if any one could point me in the right direction it would be awesome! thank you for letting me butt in

from your neighbor to the south and

and the Okie thread. I'm sorry I do not know the answer to your question. Some of the Tulsa peeps will show up and might have an answer for you.

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Hi all! I am new to join the site, I posted in the new member introduction area already. It seems like everyone here is like one big family which is nice. My husband and I are wanting to start raising chickens for eggs as well as meat. But before we can decide on what we actually want and do any more research than what i have already done, I need to find out if there is a difference in the Tulsa County vs Tulsa City laws/ordinances, as we live in Tulsa County, not Tulsa City. We also have just under a 1 1/2 acres, and i was reading the other day that it also depends on how the lot is zoned. if any one could point me in the right direction it would be awesome! thank you for letting me butt in

We are in Rogers county, with a Tulsa address. I believe if you are out of Tulsa city limits there are no restrictions, provided you don't have a neighborhood association rule against it. You would probably already know if there was a rule against it for your neighborhood. There are none for us, either, but we try to be kind to our neighbors. We have only 2/3 acre and try not to keep more than 4 or 5 roosters total. I find sharing our honey and eggs with the neighbors goes a long ways to improving their tolerance of the crowing.

Welcome welcome! Maybe you can make it to the POOPS gathering next month, People of Oklahoma Poultry Swap, it is our first year to go but I hear it's a blast!