Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[roseschickies]

just got these chicks last night for 4-H! So cute!

What are they?

 

[beaglady]

Also, does anyone have an opinion on metal vs plastic feeders and waterers?

Thanks

The metal fountain waterers 'seem' like they'd be more durable than plastic, but they will rust out in a few years. If they're not perfectly level, they leak. For adult birds, I use 2 gallon buckets. For youngsters, I like the 2 gallon octagon plastic fountain waterers from Tractor Supply.

For feeders, it depends what size you're using. The metal hanging feeders that hold around 8# of feed have the bottoms fastened on with metal clips that will eventually get lost. Then you get to re-attach the bottom with wire.

The larger size (metal) that holds around 25# has the base attached with adjustable 3 hooks that are adjustable so you can vary the size of the opening is better, but you need to bend the hooks so the angle is less than 90 degrees. Otherwise, they can come unhooked when you pick them up to carry them, filling your shoes with feed. BTDT.

I've never had any terrible luck with the plastic Little Giant versions of these either. I always slip an upside down plastic nursery pot over the hanging chain to serve as a lid so no birds decide to roost on top of the feeder.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

CLOSE!!!

That's totally what I did here in my office! lol

I have had them for.. 6months? So I am kinda new, learned a great deal from everyone here at BYC! Great group of peeps!

Trying to stay away from the chicken math, but since you asked!
1 BLRW (Blue Lace Red Wyndotte)
1 OEGF (Old English Game Fowl)
2 Langshan Roosters ( Hopefully gone this weekend)
1 bantum Mix Rooster ( Going away with the Langshans

)
1 EE (Easter Egger)
3 RIR peeps ( Road Island Red)
2 SS (Speckled Sussex)
2 Lavender Orpington (picking up from Wing)
2 Lemon Orpington ( Possibly Picking up from Wing)

Holy Hell!!! HAHAHAHH

FYI - I only started with wanting 4 or 5.. and I Feel this is still not enough! I really want to check out all the breeds, but so far my RIR (Oriencia, was my fav, RIP

)

 

[Blarneyeggs]

Congrats!,....How big is your flock/herd?

You guys have ALL been incredibly sweet! Made my day!

Rosie, careful about the tattooing, or I may post you on the FB PA livestock page...hmmmm or maybe the Dragon? I think you'd fit right in here, as our first goat was 'Calla Lily' I hope to stay with flower names.

Stake, we've got about 50 chickens -this number changes OFTEN. Three Nigerian dwarf goats, 2 were bred, but I'm starting to suspect that one didn't take. My Lily, she's such a hard head with everything else, don't know why I thought breeding would be any different.

 

[roseschickies]

You guys have ALL been incredibly sweet! Made my day!

Rosie, careful about the tattooing, or I may post you on the FB PA livestock page...hmmmm or maybe the Dragon? I think you'd fit right in here, as our first goat was 'Calla Lily' I hope to stay with flower names.

Stake, we've got about 50 chickens -this number changes OFTEN. Three Nigerian dwarf goats, 2 were bred, but I'm starting to suspect that one didn't take. My Lily, she's such a hard head with everything else, don't know why I thought breeding would be any different.

Wait!! You would sell me ill be good I promiss!!

 

[mama2my4]

CLOSE!!! That's totally what I did here in my office! lol I have had them for.. 6months? So I am kinda new, learned a great deal from everyone here at BYC! Great group of peeps! Trying to stay away from the chicken math, but since you asked! 1 BLRW (Blue Lace Red Wyndotte) 1 OEGF (Old English Game Fowl) 2 Langshan Roosters ( Hopefully gone this weekend) 1 bantum Mix Rooster ( Going away with the Langshans

) 1 EE (Easter Egger) 3 RIR peeps ( Road Island Red) 2 SS (Speckled Sussex) 2 Lavender Orpington (picking up from Wing) 2 Lemon Orpington ( Possibly Picking up from Wing) Holy Hell!!! HAHAHAHH

FYI - I only started with wanting 4 or 5.. and I Feel this is still not enough! I really want to check out all the breeds, but so far my RIR (Oriencia, was my fav, RIP

)

You only have to count the ones that are currently laying, you know? LOL

We're going to start construction on an 8x16' chicken shed next week. The back wall will be 5' and the front will be 6-7' tall. I'm 5'3" tall and wanted a coop that I can walk in. I'm also planning a 300sq ft run. I'm planning poop shelves with PDZ. Any suggestions before we start? Also, does anyone have an opinion on metal vs plastic feeders and waterers? Thanks

Depends on if you are going to add ACV to the water. If so, stay away from metal!

 

[stake]

And a big Chester County Howdy to Lizzcoop and Loplover...

 

[BullChick]

My Ameraucana FINALLY started laying!! She sure held out long enough!!
Anyone have guesses on my bantam breeds? I see that the non-feather legged is a roo. I am also guessing that the feather legged one is a Cochin pullet. Here are the pics again.


See the bantam tail?

 

[stake]

CLOSE!!! That's totally what I did here in my office! lol I have had them for.. 6months? So I am kinda new, learned a great deal from everyone here at BYC! Great group of peeps! Trying to stay away from the chicken math, but since you asked! 1 BLRW (Blue Lace Red Wyndotte) 1 OEGF (Old English Game Fowl) 2 Langshan Roosters ( Hopefully gone this weekend) 1 bantum Mix Rooster ( Going away with the Langshans

) 1 EE (Easter Egger) 3 RIR peeps ( Road Island Red) 2 SS (Speckled Sussex) 2 Lavender Orpington (picking up from Wing) 2 Lemon Orpington ( Possibly Picking up from Wing) Holy Hell!!! HAHAHAHH

FYI - I only started with wanting 4 or 5.. and I Feel this is still not enough! I really want to check out all the breeds, but so far my RIR (Oriencia, was my fav, RIP

)

1st rule of chicken math....if they're named there not chicken, they're pets....they don't count....

 

[stake]

You guys have ALL been incredibly sweet! Made my day!

Rosie, careful about the tattooing, or I may post you on the FB PA livestock page...hmmmm or maybe the Dragon? I think you'd fit right in here, as our first goat was 'Calla Lily' I hope to stay with flower names.

Stake, we've got about 50 chickens -this number changes OFTEN. Three Nigerian dwarf goats, 2 were bred, but I'm starting to suspect that one didn't take. My Lily, she's such a hard head with everything else, don't know why I thought breeding would be any different.

Blarney:

I'm buying a cowboy hat....there's a delco styled goat rodeo in the making....woo hoo!, btw there's some goats for sale on CL, one was 1/2 nigerian.....