***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[Poco Pollo]

@poco pollo I think one of the capons from the clinic at my house is actually a slip. Hes got quite the comb and wattles going on! Been trying to deny it but it's no use! Will try to get a picture tomorrow.

The meat from a slip is better than the meat from an uncut roo.

 

[bardies]

They were selling Oxine and other stuff at the Shawnee show.

 

[Kyzmette]

I can't BELIEVE the deal I just got! This guy on a Swap and Shop page wanted $350, but I figured I'd offer $200 and if he didn't take it, I wouldn't bother. He didn't take it at first, but a week went by and he sent a message saying he'd take it. As soon as I saw the pics of it, it SCREAMED Redneck Chicken Coop!

I'm going to put wire mesh over the inside of the windows so I can prop them open over the summer. It's bigger inside than it looks and will fit three perches running lengthwise. I can use poop boards, and with a slight tilt it'll be cake to hose out when I need to. If I use boards I could heat it without the fire hazard of bedding. And all the openings lock tight; no coons or snakes are getting in there. I'm just going to have to work out the ventilation, but I could leave a window cracked.

And I'm going to paint it barn red with white trim!

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Hey everyone I've been gone for a while but I have a problem I think I have too many roosters in my flock I have 6 and 25 hens they have just started fighting never have before so I need more hens or might have to sell some roos any advice ???? my chickens are free range and roost together in house at night

Yes that is way too many roos. You want about 1 roo per 8-10 hens, so you need to get rid of at least 3 roos. I would start by eliminating any with nasty temperaments or that don't get along well with others.

I can't BELIEVE the deal I just got! This guy on a Swap and Shop page wanted $350, but I figured I'd offer $200 and if he didn't take it, I wouldn't bother. He didn't take it at first, but a week went by and he sent a message saying he'd take it. As soon as I saw the pics of it, it SCREAMED Redneck Chicken Coop!

I'm going to put wire mesh over the inside of the windows so I can prop them open over the summer. It's bigger inside than it looks and will fit three perches running lengthwise. I can use poop boards, and with a slight tilt it'll be cake to hose out when I need to. If I use boards I could heat it without the fire hazard of bedding. And all the openings lock tight; no coons or snakes are getting in there. I'm just going to have to work out the ventilation, but I could leave a window cracked.

And I'm going to paint it barn red with white trim!

WOW what a steal! Have fun with the remodel and be sure and post pics when it's done!

 

[Sagetown]

Just finished giving 18 heifers shots to abort calves...The young heifers had been bred by what was supposed to be a low birth weight bull and none are over 2 - 3 months bred. The calves born this fall from the same bull have been too big for the first time moms to have without pulling. Death rate of calves has been 50/50. So to avoid the problem in the spring, we gave shots and will purchased another bull from an outside source. The heifers will be older and should have an easier time having calves in the fall. Hated to do it, but it was a considered decision.

Norman has approved an ordinance to allow citizens to have up to 6 hens in their back yards. My sister is so excited. She is in the process of building a coop for her back yard.

I had that problem one year with Santa Gertrudis Heifers. Every night for a week, my wife and I were out there in the dark barn yard. I finally got smart and put them in the barn stables where I could use the lights. One night the heifer was down, and I had to put both my feet on her hips, and when that calf popped out I got a lap full of hot afterbirth. All in a days work. LoL

 

[HeyBigRhondaq]

I can't BELIEVE the deal I just got! This guy on a Swap and Shop page wanted $350, but I figured I'd offer $200 and if he didn't take it, I wouldn't bother. He didn't take it at first, but a week went by and he sent a message saying he'd take it. As soon as I saw the pics of it, it SCREAMED Redneck Chicken Coop!

I'm going to put wire mesh over the inside of the windows so I can prop them open over the summer. It's bigger inside than it looks and will fit three perches running lengthwise. I can use poop boards, and with a slight tilt it'll be cake to hose out when I need to. If I use boards I could heat it without the fire hazard of bedding. And all the openings lock tight; no coons or snakes are getting in there. I'm just going to have to work out the ventilation, but I could leave a window cracked.

And I'm going to paint it barn red with white trim!

I. Love. This.

I guess I'm just not patient enough. My Tolbunt Polish eggs won't be here until the first of December, so I purchased some silkie eggs from a nice lady on ebay (goes by divertracy). She says she used to breed them in the UK and finds even the large fowl versions here quite small. I'm not the biggest fan of bantams (don't know why), but if the eggs she sends me aren't teeny-tiny, I'll be happy. She told me the lines they're from...cat dance, Porto, Morris and gray. Does this mean anything to anyone with silkies? And, just what am I getting myself into with this breed? Broody, I know. Anything else?

 

[Kyzmette]

All you guys out calving in all weather impress the heck out of me. I get overwhelmed just THINKING about being responsible for all those lives and assisted births. Kudos to all of you.

 

[BetsyOK]

Catdance and Porto are names I know--good breeders. Morris I don't know. Gray usually is an older (but good) standard color, though most of the "grays" seen now are actually silver partridge. Sounds like you're getting good eggs. I've had several bantam breeds, starting with cochins. I liked all of them, but ended up happiest with silkies, and my flock usually ranges about 75-80 birds (including youngsters and chicks--also including 6 guine fowl and 3 OEGBs).

Silkies are a bit bigger than most bantams, and their eggs get larger as they mature; about a "small" in the supermarket. They are very sweet-natured and tame easily, even if not formerly handled. They are generally very docile birds, even most of the roosters. They are a good bird for kids.

Of course they can't fly because of the structure of their feathers, and must be kept in safe quarters with protection from above.

 

[Kassaundra]

I. Love. This.

I guess I'm just not patient enough. My Tolbunt Polish eggs won't be here until the first of December, so I purchased some silkie eggs from a nice lady on ebay (goes by divertracy). She says she used to breed them in the UK and finds even the large fowl versions here quite small. I'm not the biggest fan of bantams (don't know why), but if the eggs she sends me aren't teeny-tiny, I'll be happy. She told me the lines they're from...cat dance, Porto, Morris and gray. Does this mean anything to anyone with silkies? And, just what am I getting myself into with this breed? Broody, I know. Anything else?

I don't know much about silkies, but recognize the "cat dance" as one that is desirable to silky lovers.

 

[ashtree]

I. Love. This.

I guess I'm just not patient enough. My Tolbunt Polish eggs won't be here until the first of December, so I purchased some silkie eggs from a nice lady on ebay (goes by divertracy). She says she used to breed them in the UK and finds even the large fowl versions here quite small. I'm not the biggest fan of bantams (don't know why), but if the eggs she sends me aren't teeny-tiny, I'll be happy. She told me the lines they're from...cat dance, Porto, Morris and gray. Does this mean anything to anyone with silkies? And, just what am I getting myself into with this breed? Broody, I know. Anything else?

Means you're getting lovely balls of fluffiness. Also means you maybe have a hatching addiction

@bardies I saw the oxine at the Norman show and for whatever reason didn't buy it and knew I would regret it. UHHHHH go me. Im going to order it on Amazon tonight. Thanks @NanaKat for the offer to share, I sure wish you lived closer!