Oregon

[OR4-hmom]

Hey, I'm in Grants Pass, too!
I raise mostly Belgian D'uccle banties with the same weather conditions and most fare just fine. My coop is covered on all sides by barn, wood and tarp for winter, with heat lamps for the young'uns. They also get to free range everyday. I had predator problems at first, like raccoons and hawks, but haven't lost any for the last year to any. (but the year is young...)

Out here, (Wilderville area), we day-range, the foxes aren't even bothered by the dogs in the yard. Unless someones home to supervise they have their runs only, I'm usually home but if it's raining they choose to stay in the runs like today. We knew the predators were here and built accordingly, some far no losses in 5 years. We roof the runs and bury wire in trenches, more work but we don't have to sleep with one ear open for trouble. Can't bear or cougar proof them but thankfully they just pass through rather than stay.

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

hello all,
New Egg here doing research for my first flock. Just bought property and can't wait, moving in June. I already ordered some Guinea Fowl from the Grange to help with the tick problem, they will arrive in May. We are looking at getting 8-10 chicks after we are settled. Want a very friendly breed that lays a good average amount. Any suggestions?

We have a pretty good variety of feed store birds in our newish flock. In the first batch, the Barred Plymouth Rocks were the friendliest. In the second batch, the Speckled Sussex made the BPRs look downright standoffish. They are very friendly birds.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Lost another Silkie chick(14 weeks) this morning. She was fine yesterday, no sign of injury. I am having serious issues with this breeder's bloodline. 5 of 7 dead in 3 months. REALLY. And the breeder wont reply to email. I am tempted to stop by her house, not sure if that would fix anything.

 

[BantyChickenLuv]

That's too bad TPT. Have you tried calling? I know that some of the older breeders don't really use computers that much.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

That's too bad TPT. Have you tried calling? I know that some of the older breeders don't really use computers that much.

Oh she uses computers, she is on FB too. She has not replied to me or another on here about same issue. Needless to say she will not have my business in the future or using any of her bloodlines.

 

[BantyChickenLuv]

Oh she uses computers, she is on FB too. She has not replied to me or another on here about same issue. Needless to say she will not have my business in the future or using any of her bloodlines.

I understand someone who has issues with something and tries to fix them. However, when someone does not try to fix them and does not acknowledge the problem then it really upsets me. TPT, I hope the breeder calls you back and refunds your $, and that you find a breeder with good Silkies that don't die out of nowhere.

Anyways, I just got done with the entry form for the PNPA show. Going to mail it in tomorrow, lol. I like to not have to worry about those things.

 

[Zanna]

I understand someone who has issues with something and tries to fix them. However, when someone does not try to fix them and does not acknowledge the problem then it really upsets me. TPT, I hope the breeder calls you back and refunds your $, and that you find a breeder with good Silkies that don't die out of nowhere.

Anyways, I just got done with the entry form for the PNPA show. Going to mail it in tomorrow, lol. I like to not have to worry about those things.

Is the show in Stevenson again? If so, do you know why it is not in Salem, I heard the venue was a great hit. Also, can't find a listing for the Fall PNPA show.......... Just joined so maybe they will send me some info.

 

[BantyChickenLuv]

Is the show in Stevenson again?  If so, do you know why it is not in Salem, I heard the venue was a great hit.  Also, can't find a listing for the Fall PNPA show..........  Just joined so maybe they will send me some info.

This show is at the Clark County Event Center right outside of Vancouver. The show in Salem was great, it was an excellent facility for the show. I personally think they should have it there every time, but I'm sure it was probably very expensive to rent. As for the fall show, they don't tend to post information about that until a month or two in advance.

 

[Zanna]

This show is at the Clark County Event Center right outside of Vancouver. The show in Salem was great, it was an excellent facility for the show. I personally think they should have it there every time, but I'm sure it was probably very expensive to rent. As for the fall show, they don't tend to post information about that until a month or two in advance.

Thanks! I heard it would be along the I-5 corridor but not in Salem and could not find any info about it. Where does the PNPA post info??

 

[BantyChickenLuv]

http://www.pacificnorthwestpoultry.com/