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[Greybear23]

Hi all, anyone heard from Monty(Buckguy)??? Welcome new comers!!! Have a great day! Lynn

 

[miohippus]

We are wanting just a few chicks for right now, till we get the hang of things. My daughter wants to do show but I have no clue what so ever on how to go at that. I told her maybe once everything is running a lil more smoothly then we can look into it. Right now I also only want hens. I'm not keen yet on roos but I'm sure I'll warm up. Since we all want hens that we can just pick up whenever an pet, basically lap chickens, they need to be docile breeds. I do have one concern though, which breeds are docile an can stand this okie heat? We are wanting meat chickens down the road but for right now I want to get my babies figured out. We will probably go to both Blanchard an Newcastle to see what's available. Hope to see ppl, I'm super excited bout having a new breed of animal to add to my babies list.

a good way to get started showing for kids is through the 4H imo; i have heard silkies are really good for kids first chickens.

i just got two for my youngest

 

[Hearts4Animals]

How do I go about getting Silkies? They are really cute looking!

Also, what other docile kid friendly chickens are out there?
I did have a couple of concerns: What shots do I get my chickens? How do I make sure my babies don't get lice/mites? If they were to get them, how do I get rid of them? I am seriously lost as to how to take care of the babies when they are in the brooder.
I think I've read so much info on care from so any different websites that I confused myself.

I do that alot btw. I bought a 99ltr plastic storage box for the brooder, but lost basically on what to do from there. If any have ideas or websites for me to go to, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone! So happy I joined up,

 

[krazykat0373]

How do I go about getting Silkies? They are really cute looking!

Also, what other docile kid friendly chickens are out there?
I did have a couple of concerns: What shots do I get my chickens? How do I make sure my babies don't get lice/mites? If they were to get them, how do I get rid of them? I am seriously lost as to how to take care of the babies when they are in the brooder.
I think I've read so much info on care from so any different websites that I confused myself.

I do that alot btw. I bought a 99ltr plastic storage box for the brooder, but lost basically on what to do from there. If any have ideas or websites for me to go to, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone! So happy I joined up,

Go to this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/631861/diy-thread-lets-see-your-inventions/250

lots of good ideas there and has pics of some of the storage box brooders...I used their ideas for my bin brooders.

 

[lonnyandrinda]

How do I go about getting Silkies? They are really cute looking!

Also, what other docile kid friendly chickens are out there?
I did have a couple of concerns: What shots do I get my chickens? How do I make sure my babies don't get lice/mites? If they were to get them, how do I get rid of them? I am seriously lost as to how to take care of the babies when they are in the brooder.
I think I've read so much info on care from so any different websites that I confused myself.

I do that alot btw. I bought a 99ltr plastic storage box for the brooder, but lost basically on what to do from there. If any have ideas or websites for me to go to, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone! So happy I joined up,

The top Silkies in Oklahoma come from Betsey, someone else will chime in I'm sure with her screen name but I think it is BetseyOK?
But others here have them, too. I'm sure someone will volunteer to start the addiction!

As far as docility, most dual purpose breeds have good temperment, although there are exceptions to every breed. Easter Eggers are especially nice. Not showable though as they are a mixed breed. The biggest factor in friendly chickens is to get them YOUNG and hold them A LOT.

Poultry lice/mites are not a huge deal. They are not transferrable to humans (you may find one on you occasionally but they cannot use human hosts). Keep the coop dry and warm, clean it occasionally, and if there is a problem there are LOTS of methods to deal with it. I put Sevin dust (for the garden) in a pillowcase, put the chicken in up to it's neck (hold the pillowcase firmly around it's neck so it doesn't jump out), and gently fluff the pillowcase to coat them. Takes care of the buggies every time. As for shots- unless one is sick and you suspect an infection that Tylan injectable would help with, they don't need shots at all.

If you are starting with chicks you need a box, a brooder clamp, a 100 watt light bulb for warmth, some wood shavings, and chick food. That's all you HAVE to have. A feeder and waterer is nice. If they are super young (day old chicks) might put some marbles into the water dish so they don't accidentally drown.

 

[artsyrobin]

you guys will appreciate this, somebody posted it on facebook...

 

[lonnyandrinda]

LOL!

 

[mjgigax]

We are wanting just a few chicks for right now, till we get the hang of things. My daughter wants to do show but I have no clue what so ever on how to go at that. I told her maybe once everything is running a lil more smoothly then we can look into it. Right now I also only want hens. I'm not keen yet on roos but I'm sure I'll warm up. Since we all want hens that we can just pick up whenever an pet, basically lap chickens, they need to be docile breeds. I do have one concern though, which breeds are docile an can stand this okie heat? We are wanting meat chickens down the road but for right now I want to get my babies figured out. We will probably go to both Blanchard an Newcastle to see what's available. Hope to see ppl, I'm super excited bout having a new breed of animal to add to my babies list.

I will be there at Newcastle this week and can tell you about Cochins. I am crazy about them. I'll wear a red P.O.O.P.S. shirt and be around the back table. Welcome to chickens! They are so fun.

 

[mjgigax]

you guys will appreciate this, somebody posted it on facebook...

too funny!!!!!!

 

[krazykat0373]

Anyone know where the auction is in Coweta?

nevermind, I googled it.