***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[Poco Pollo]

Robin - The chicks with topknots are Braybanter X Barnevelder. I figured it was worth trying this cross because the Braybanters lay such nice big eggs and the Barnevelder eggs are such a nice dark brown. When I start getting eggs I'll probably get jelly-bean sized eggs that are barely tinted

Time will tell. I'll probably take some to the swap in September. Do you want to go? I'm going early to help, but I will have a seat available in the Tacoma if you're interested. The back jump seats will have travel cages on them, so this would be a one-passenger ride. Let me know

 

[coop101]

hi all, Frank and Ernest cartoon punned about chickens this morning...

 

[poultryand bees]

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Red Earth Feed in OKC carries the Diatomaceous Earth or DE. They are located on the North service road of I244, just East of I35. Their phone number is 478-3424 and they are really nice and friendly.

 

[poultryand bees]

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I didn't count my chickens before they hatched and now my coop runneth over.

 

[cameron]

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Michael,
They must LOVE the shade of those plants. That's exactly how I want to do my Turkey Run. What kind of plant is that? That's not grape vines, is it? (I'm ignorant when it comes to plants). That would look so cool to have all around my turkey pen and it would be great shade.

I think he said they were grapes, but if you are looking for a quick good growing vine w/ thick cover and will take the Okie heat, I would do a gourd. You would have to replant it each year, but the times we have had gourds they have grown insane.

We used to have moon flowers, at least I think that's what they were called growing at my old place. They were some climbing fools, and I don't recall anyone having to replant them every year. Had big white buds that bloomed at night and stunk of vanilla.

I've thought about using wisteria or Virginia creeper for shade in my run but both of those would need to be thinned often. Especially the wisteria.

 

[Cuban Longtails]

Guy, did you ask about domestic cats & chickens?

I've had them take chicks, from fluff to feathering out. They have chased after the smaller bantams. They will sure tear into any birds that die. I've not had them take on a living full grown standard sized chicken.

They will also steal eggs.

Not all cats do these things. I've just had a few that did.

 

[Buster52]

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NanaKat - I wish I knew what to tell you to help little Prince Wilhelm. Can anyone else give their ideas on how to help?

Soybean meal is high in protein., as is cotton seed meal although I hear CSM is heavily sprayed with insecticides.

 

[QueenPeaches]

Had a great sale...

Enjoyed the company of Guy (Old Cowboy), Mike D., I heard that Buster was there and catblum was there too, but didnt get to visit with them.

Came home with about 20+ Khaki Campbells last night, One pretty Blue Runner Duck, and 4 Muskoveys. I am in the duck business now. That makes me up to a total of about 31 Ducks now.

My Muskovey duck that has been setting is now the proud momma of 5 Guinea keets and 4 Muskovey Ducklings. I think I am just as proud.

Everyone stay cool.

Peaches

 

[old*cowboy]

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Jade yes was wondering about domestic cats. I know they will play havoc on the young birds, but didnt know if they were tough enough to bother a full grown bird. I have had a couple bantam hens come missing, and cant help but think it may be house cats. Lost a rooster off a string here while back, but pretty sure it was a coyote. Where the bantams were it would almost have to be a cat or coon. I have about taken care of the cat problems. Now setting live traps for coon or more cats. Thanks for the reply. Guy

 

[Fanaticalchickenlady]

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I think he said they were grapes, but if you are looking for a quick good growing vine w/ thick cover and will take the Okie heat, I would do a gourd. You would have to replant it each year, but the times we have had gourds they have grown insane.

We used to have moon flowers, at least I think that's what they were called growing at my old place. They were some climbing fools, and I don't recall anyone having to replant them every year. Had big white buds that bloomed at night and stunk of vanilla.

I've thought about using wisteria or Virginia creeper for shade in my run but both of those would need to be thinned often. Especially the wisteria.

Yeah, we bought an old houseplace that has wisteria on it, and I have been fighting it for ten years. Just about the time I think I'm winning, up it pops again. I highly advise against wisteria. I'm surprised the grapevine lasts on the fencing. we have a muscadine trying to grow up one of our coop walls, and the chickens keep it ate down. I'll bet gourd vines would be good, not as tasty, and maybe they'd let them grow.