***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[CLSranch]

There is an auctions thread on here that could show you what's closer to you. Without knowing who is around you (unless someone hear can) it's the best idea (I can think of) for not ordering chicks. Most are once a month and have a large variety of birds. Not always what you want but variety.

 

[Yardfulla poopers]

Anywhere in central Oklahoma sell bantams that are coop ready? Just getting into backyard chickens and looking for three bantams but I don’t have the desire to raise them from chicks. We are moving to a new house in a month or two and I’m trying to plan ahead.

If you are in Facebook, there's a few groups you can look into.
Central Oklahoma Poultry and Fowl
Livestock and farm critters: Oklahoma
Oklahoma homestead/farm swap meet

 

[CLSranch]

Just wanted to say MAN it's cold.

 

[BBop]

Just wanted to say MAN it's cold.

I know! I hope my chickens can take it.

 

[RebeccaRN]

Just wanted to say MAN it's cold.

Supposed to be -19 this Sunday

 

[RebeccaRN]

I know! I hope my chickens can take it.

My rooster had ice on his tail yesterday from the freezing rain

 

[CLSranch]

Mine are handling it ok. Except an extra roo has been not going in at night. Getting run out by the other roo. Was worried about him but he started coming back in last night.

 

[Winter Creek Coop]

Fellow Okies stay safe in this cold/snowpocolypse 🌬

 

[NanaKat]

How are ya'lls chickens doing with the snow days we've had?

Good question especially with record breaking cold and snow ahead.

I have moved all 129 chickens into the barn hen house with several red bulb heat lamps securely suspended from the rafters above big water tubs and one above the well pump handle inside the corner of the barn. They usually free range during the day and go to the hen house or outside pens to roost at night.
While crowded inside, the chickens have ample roost areas and their body heat will help keep the hen house comfortable at night.
I‘m providing either warm scrambled eggs or cooked oatmeal or grits to the flock at least once a day and cracked corn and grains at night. Both help the chicken produce body heat As well as supplement the egg layer pellets.
A chicken’s body temperature is usually over 100 degrees and they fluff their feathers to form a warm air space under the feathers.
My birds have loved the snow and enjoy the sunshine in winter, but this series of storms will be a true test of their endurance and stamina.

I am having a similar problem with one of mine though she is suddenly able walk straight after she lays an egg. I have only been able to find info saying it happens during molt, which doesn't apply, or that it is neurological. You might try posting in the emergencies thread and see if anyone comes up with anything. I'd like to know what's causing it if it is neurological but haven't found anything on that.

If this happens during molt, it could be a calcium deficiency as the new growing feathers utilize calcium.
Head injuries, respiratory conditions, heart disease, worms, lice, even spider bites or wasp stings can affect the clumsiness or stumbling gait. Since chickens hide many symptoms while they develop, it can be startling to all of a sudden see one in stress That appeared perfectly healthy the morning before.
I would caution jumping to the conclusion that it is Mareks disease unless you are housing your birds around turkeys or have many wild birds frequenting the hen yard Or have had Mareks cases before.

 

[CLSranch]

Winter Creek Coop I love your little Okie flag.