***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[subhanalah]

I felt it, does not seem to be any movement (like in a rolling feel) - I did not try to bend it. Bird did not flinch or pull away, but honestly, I do not know if it hurt the bird or not. It felt like a swollen knot and there was heat to it. I went ahead and wrapped it.
I can keep the bird in a kennel for a few more days.

try Epsom salt soaks. Just don't let her drink it.

 

[Kyzmette]

This lemon blue cochin sweetie had a touch of shrinkwrap. When I peeled the stuck membrane off her, she popped straight up and peeped at me! D'aaawwwwwww!

 

[Thunder35]

I agree with Kyz. I have a mixed flock for eggs to satisfy my liking for diversity. Then I have purebred Columbian Wyandotte, purebred Buckeye and purebred Cochins as well as Bantam breeds of Delaware, Spangled OEGB, Rosecomb and D'Anvers. I also have project pens for Blue Columbian Wyandotte, Blue Birchen and Black Birchen Wyandotte. A lot depends on what space you have and what your budget can afford.
Diana, if they are still fighting over the nest, then yes I'd separate them and give Olivia Australorp the majority of the eggs. Have her cage all made up with food water nest material and the eggs right in the nest. Then gently add her to the cage. She should settle down nicely when she sees those desired eggs she wants to hatch. The game could probably handle two or three if you want to let her. Otherwise Olivia should be able to cover them all.
I gave an OEGB hen six bantam eggs to hatch and then gave her more chicks. She is biddy raising 15 Bantam chicks and doing a great job. She looked really determined trying to cover all those babies under her wings in the cage for that first week. Now she is on the floor with her brood and beginning to take them outside.

Do you have any Spangled OEGB for sale?

 

[Kassaundra]

Just bottled my first gallon of the cherry / tea wine I've been making, and oh my I will be doing this more!!!!! Forget the jelly!!!!! lol lol lol

 

[NanaKat]

I agree with Kyz. I have a mixed flock for eggs to satisfy my liking for diversity. Then I have purebred Columbian Wyandotte, purebred Buckeye and purebred Cochins as well as Bantam breeds of Delaware, Spangled OEGB, Rosecomb and D'Anvers. I also have project pens for Blue Columbian Wyandotte, Blue Birchen and Black Birchen Wyandotte. A lot depends on what space you have and what your budget can afford.

Do you have any Spangled OEGB for sale?

Sorry, not at this time. The Spangled trio has been on again/off again on laying. I have collected a few eggs to incubate.

 

[NanaKat]

This lemon blue cochin sweetie had a touch of shrinkwrap. When I peeled the stuck membrane off her, she popped straight up and peeped at me! D'aaawwwwwww!

Awwwww...how cute!

Just bottled my first gallon of the cherry / tea wine I've been making, and oh my I will be doing this more!!!!!  Forget the jelly!!!!!  lol lol lol

Wow...such an energetic lady!

 

[artsyrobin]

ok guys- tell me, possums will go after more than eggs? to settle a disagreement- i have the understanding they will go after bantams and chicks?

 

[hotcurltr]

ok guys- tell me, possums will go after more than eggs? to settle a disagreement- i have the understanding they will go after bantams and chicks?

Yes they do. They go after LF too. when they're on the roost they will just reach up and eat the head off and drink the blood. Ewwwww. I've heard of them draggig them off and eating the head off too. They are nasty little creatures and are the host animal for EPM which has really been hard on the horse industry.

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Do you have any Spangled OEGB for sale?

I have a half grown pair for sale, $20, and an extra cockerel I'd take $8 for him. They are about 10 weeks old and adorable! I can post pics tomorrow if you are interested. They are from hatching eggs I bought in February if I remember right. I can look up hatch date later.

 

[hotcurltr]

Five more babies hatching!

I forgot to hit the multi the first time. Thank you for the advise, I'm going to try it, and I'm glad you are having such good hatches although I'm a little green with envy

This lemon blue cochin sweetie had a touch of shrinkwrap. When I peeled the stuck membrane off her, she popped straight up and peeped at me! D'aaawwwwwww!

Now that is just too stickiin cute. She/he needs to be a poster baby

Just bottled my first gallon of the cherry / tea wine I've been making, and oh my I will be doing this more!!!!! Forget the jelly!!!!! lol lol lol

Did you say you had some left over for friends to taste to see if it's good, or did I miss that part?