Okies in the BYC The Original

[BetsyOK]

A bit ago, I candled an extra-large batch of guinea eggs--someone (here maybe) had shown double stacking eggs in a Genesis, so rather than throwing them away when I dismantled the nests (too risky for the hens)--I put them all in thinking many wouldn't be fertile. Fortunately, I also set up another 'bator with mostly lavender silkie eggs. Rather to my dismay, nearly ALL the guinea eggs are developing--around 60--but none of the silkies. I'll have to trim cushions drastically and hope that'll work. Now, what am I going to do with so many guineas? I have an order for 8! My guineas are all fancy colors, so there is a little demand for them, but the trick is making the right contacts.

Guess I can always take them to auctions. most people around here haven't seen the fancy colors, and they are very dramatic in the tiny keets.

 

[Jess-W]

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Totally impressed with all the very personable people on this forum! You and yours are more than welcome to bring your $350 dollars worth of fireworks over to my house and cook out!

 

[modernman]

Thank You Everyone For Coming Out To The Sale Last Night! Hope Everyone Enjoyed It And We Look Forward To Seeing You August 7 Time Changed To 6pm This Time!!! Really Loved Seeing Bycers There! Yal Are Such A Great Group Of People!

 

[Greybear23]

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Totally impressed with all the very personable people on this forum! You and yours are more than welcome to bring your $350 dollars worth of fireworks over to my house and cook out!

 

[smfamf]

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Totally impressed with all the very personable people on this forum! You and yours are more than welcome to bring your $350 dollars worth of fireworks over to my house and cook out!

I'm sure that would be fun, but you live too far away for me. I have to be up at 4:00 in the morning to go to work and I would never make it after driving home from your place.

I believe that we have decided to go to DH's cousin's house and have our fun. He lives about 20 miles away. We are also considering allowing the cattle to join in on the fun this year. DH;s feed lot is just across the county line, 3 miles from the house, and we are considering just going out there.

 

[Greybear23]

We are also considering allowing the cattle to join in on the fun this year. DH;s feed lot is just across the county line, 3 miles from the house, and we are considering just going out there.

 

[muesky]

Morning everyone or should I say good afternoon. Finally crawled out of bed an hour ago, still dog tired, but have a lot to do to get ready for this evenings festivities of grilling and fire works.

It was lovely to wake up to the sound of baby peafowl hooting in the chick bathroom, I mean brooder room.

Them things are so cute!!!

Jess-w that is a really pretty white EE rooster you have and the cuckoo maran rooster is lovely as well. I am a fan of feathered legs and bearded chickens. Salmon Favorelles are my all time favorite chicken since they have both. They are also docile and have extra toes. Sultans also have the beards, feathered legs and they have extra toes as well.
As for auctions there is an auction (Evans I believe is the name) just south of you outside of Lexington. It is on Flat Armadilla road which is south of hwy 39 and I believe between 84th and 96th. They sometimes have a lot of birds and sometimes have a lot of junk. There used to be an auction and still maybe on 120th and Marguire on Tuesdays. The Maud auction is every Thursday and they often have a lot of birds, it is about a 25-30 minute drive. It starts at 5 but they sell a lot of junk and than goats so sometimes it is 7 or later before they get to the birds. Plus there is the Blanchard auction which is the 2nd and 4th Saturday. Peaches will be having her first solo auction on the 17th in Fletcher and on the 31st since there are 5 Saturdays in the month. Alex is not that far away and they have auctions on 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. There are two auctions on the 1st Saturday of the month, one in Newcastle and the other in Cement. The Newcastle auction is new. I am going to Cement next month since the guy has a beautiful peacock he is selling me. I think Piaget will be thrilled by him.

Okay, Okay I will stop enabling the noob.

Right now I am procrastining, I have a bunch of stuff to do and just want to be lazy. Ok just one more game of Majong then back to work for me.

Happy 4th of July Everyone!!!!

 

[okcarla]

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Wow! It looks like ya'll had a really good time yesterday. I guess we didn't get invited

Happy 4th of July Everyone!!!!!!

I guess it's time for me to get some chores done. This is the first time I've had a few days off in a very long time and the house & yard & critters are all suffering from neglect.

 

[Greybear23]

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Not too bad, kids just got home from church! Or it cold be the green olives, bread and butter pickles and the sweet garlic dill pickles I just ate!!!!! LOL Have a blessed day all. Lynn

 

[GracefulBantams]

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Congratulations!