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[artsyrobin]

these really help- they are thin, i use duck tape on it.... i thought i may run out there tomorow and see if they still have some, never hurts to have it on hand

 

[bardies]

I love honey - chickens on craigslist in Edmond - one is a silkie. But these are older already.

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/grd/4271498662.html

 

[artsyrobin]

a good half hour cuddling an older silkie will become your friend for life!

 

[muesky]

I allowed them to sit for 24 hours, point down, at 58-68 degrees. I then put them into the incubator. They were about a week old when I put them in the incubator. They have been in there for 6 days now. Some of them are not opaque any more and I cannot see through them. I think my incubator may have gotten too hot. :0( I checked with MyPetChicken and they did not have any chicks available for several weeks - which would throw me into the same problem of introducing docile, younger, and smaller birds into my flock. I am just so totally new to this I feel like I am running blind!

Being proficient at incubation is definitely a learning curve thing... It doesn't help to say, it is not your fault and these things just happen... I finally gave up using an incubator and just have gone with letting what ever hens are broody hatch the eggs.. Lowers the electricity bill and gives my persistent broodies a job.. I just take the chicks away when they hatch until the hen hatches all I have set for her then let her have a couple to raise and break her of the brood instinct.. It is a win-win situation and I have a much better hatch rate.

Here's a little story I posted elsewhere, just for the heck of it. True story of my own dog and the struggles I went through with her.

That crazy dog and I, we share a relationship I never thought possible. I still have that stinker! She is stubborn, still. But I keep on top of her.

If you made it through this post, thank you for reading it. I hope it was worth your time.

I totally understand this. Most anyone who loves animals have experienced a wonderful, close relationship with an animal. I have been blessed to have several stories of animals I have been close with...

@KSANE here is a link to the ones at walmart
http://www.walmart.com/ip/15935551?...01599470&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=35033759590&veh=sem

they are 3 ft by 7, i cut them up to fit, they cost about $2 a piece

Another option is get clear plastic shower curtains at Walmart or Dollar General and cut those to fit.. That way you still have light in the house... The way I have my curtains I am able to fit them using a rod and reuse them every year... Of course I did splurge for the ones that were a bit thicker...

 

[bardies]

Being proficient at incubation is definitely a learning curve thing... It doesn't help to say, it is not your fault and these things just happen... I finally gave up using an incubator and just have gone with letting what ever hens are broody hatch the eggs.. Lowers the electricity bill and gives my persistent broodies a job.. I just take the chicks away when they hatch until the hen hatches all I have set for her then let her have a couple to raise and break her of the brood instinct.. It is a win-win situation and I have a much better hatch rate.


I totally understand this. Most anyone who loves animals have experienced a wonderful, close relationship with an animal. I have been blessed to have several stories of animals I have been close with...

Another option is get clear plastic shower curtains at Walmart or Dollar General and cut those to fit.. That way you still have light in the house... The way I have my curtains I am able to fit them using a rod and reuse them every year... Of course I did splurge for the ones that were a bit thicker...

Shower Curtains! I have in the distant past used them outside of the bathroom.....but it had not even crossed my mind this go around. PERFECT!!! Clear and thick and big and connection points already. Yay! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

 

[muesky]

Well I think I have the design down for the new watering system for when we get the chicken yard moved and rearranged.. Fortunately I think with what I already have and shopping around for some deals I can build the system for about $75, which would serve 6 breeder pens and the main yard. The good thing is I should only have to water them every two to three weeks...

Once I get the thing built I will post pics and instructions...Still am going to have to build 10 more bucket feeders, like the one I posted....

Or I need to find some other thing for reservoirs that is bigger.. Hummm.... I will need to think about that... Maybe I can find some good deals on plastic trash cans....???? Any suggestions????

 

[i-love-my-honey]

I love honey - chickens on craigslist in Edmond - one is a silkie. But these are older already.

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/grd/4271498662.html

Thank you, I will check it out!

 

[Kassaundra]

pretty dogs and blackeyed susans

they are black eyed susans, I will have to plead lack of sleep on that one, long night at work and no nap yesterday.

 

[Kassaundra]

The birds are great - especially the second one - such character! But i'd have to say that my fav is the dog!

Dog, there was a dog in there???? lol lol lol

 

[Kassaundra]

I couldn't get the forum to let me quote just the last picture. Is that the Oreo Twins sister? She's pretty as them
I really do want them (unless you decided to keep them) but it gets nice out for 1/2 a day then it gets so flipping cold! I am NOT a winter person and I know you aren't either.I'm meeting Poco at some point by her place to get tools from her. You live west of her, right? I could meet you at that Walmart again. I'll PM you when it gets closer to the day I'm meeting her.


Robin, what size are those blankets? That would be good for ofuses.s

Haven't changed my mind, they both are still yours if you want them. He is one of yours, not the sister. Same here, they aren't in the way, and I'm not much of a winter type gal.