Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[motherhen71185]

Greetings from Lackawanna County- I sell brown eggs to pay my feed costs- a few peafowl (raised 5 chicks last years), less than 40 chickens (not by much though), and, as of yesterday two goats.  As of today - the numbers remain the same other than the goats- Daisy kidded last night- so now there are three goats  (though one is a wee bit smaller than the other two.)  had my  birthing supplies all ready, was checking on her diligently even though it wasn't quite time yet according to my math (ah, a PSU education put to waste again). I finished an area to seperate her to give birth but hadn't even moved her into it yet.  So I go up to feed them and I look at Buddy- his rumin's a bit empty- I then look at Daisy and the same- so I'm thinking I didn't feed them enough yesterday and am thinking in my head about what they ate yesterday as I go out in the hen yard  and put feed in all the feeders. I turn around and standing alone outside against the side of the barn is a beautiful little kid.  I scoop him up and take him inside and wrap him in blankets and deposit him on our 10 year olds lap to keep warm- seems pretty good though and settles in. I got momma settled into her own space and we brought the new addition to her- she smelled him up head to toe and settled in a short time later I watched him nursing and left them to settle in.  Leading up to this I was so worried about a difficult pregnancy, helping the kid get colosterum if it wouldn't nurse right away,  getting mom to bond with her kid, etc, BUT based on the condition of the little buckling I think she birthed fine, bonded fine, nursed fine, and cared for and protected the little fella fine-   nice to meet you all- I've met a few  BYC folks from PA and NJ- here and there over the years- all pretty decent folks.   Regards, Keystonepaul

Welcome!!! York county here!

 

[barbiegirl]

Greetings from Lackawanna County- I sell brown eggs to pay my feed costs- a few peafowl (raised 5 chicks last years), less than 40 chickens (not by much though), and, as of yesterday two goats.  As of today - the numbers remain the same other than the goats- Daisy kidded last night- so now there are three goats  (though one is a wee bit smaller than the other two.)  had my  birthing supplies all ready, was checking on her diligently even though it wasn't quite time yet according to my math (ah, a PSU education put to waste again). I finished an area to seperate her to give birth but hadn't even moved her into it yet.  So I go up to feed them and I look at Buddy- his rumin's a bit empty- I then look at Daisy and the same- so I'm thinking I didn't feed them enough yesterday and am thinking in my head about what they ate yesterday as I go out in the hen yard  and put feed in all the feeders. I turn around and standing alone outside against the side of the barn is a beautiful little kid.  I scoop him up and take him inside and wrap him in blankets and deposit him on our 10 year olds lap to keep warm- seems pretty good though and settles in. I got momma settled into her own space and we brought the new addition to her- she smelled him up head to toe and settled in a short time later I watched him nursing and left them to settle in.  Leading up to this I was so worried about a difficult pregnancy, helping the kid get colosterum if it wouldn't nurse right away,  getting mom to bond with her kid, etc, BUT based on the condition of the little buckling I think she birthed fine, bonded fine, nursed fine, and cared for and protected the little fella fine-   nice to meet you all- I've met a few  BYC folks from PA and NJ- here and there over the years- all pretty decent folks.   Regards, Keystonepaul

Hi and welcome from Monroe county

 

[fisherlady]

So tempting after losing the 4 ducks this week and a chick yesterday to my neighbors dog

Oh!!! So sorry to hear about the chick too!!! What a sucky week for you.

sounds like you really should go get yourself a few fuzzy butts to help you get through this!!!

What a busy week! I attended PSU's poultry tech class Wednesday, picked up 20 Cornish Rocks chicks to replenish the freezer, put 8 fertile Holland eggs under my broody Australorp, then spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday being certified to run Cub Scout day camps nationwide...I am happily exhausted. How was your week?

Wow! You were busy! Not nearly as busy here, but just happy to finally be able to go outside without winter coat on!!

Centre County moving to Potter County!

Welcome!

Greetings from Lackawanna County- I sell brown eggs to pay my feed costs- a few peafowl (raised 5 chicks last years), less than 40 chickens (not by much though), and, as of yesterday two goats. As of today - the numbers remain the same other than the goats- Daisy kidded last night- so now there are three goats (though one is a wee bit smaller than the other two.) had my birthing supplies all ready, was checking on her diligently even though it wasn't quite time yet according to my math (ah, a PSU education put to waste again). I finished an area to seperate her to give birth but hadn't even moved her into it yet. So I go up to feed them and I look at Buddy- his rumin's a bit empty- I then look at Daisy and the same- so I'm thinking I didn't feed them enough yesterday and am thinking in my head about what they ate yesterday as I go out in the hen yard and put feed in all the feeders. I turn around and standing alone outside against the side of the barn is a beautiful little kid. I scoop him up and take him inside and wrap him in blankets and deposit him on our 10 year olds lap to keep warm- seems pretty good though and settles in. I got momma settled into her own space and we brought the new addition to her- she smelled him up head to toe and settled in a short time later I watched him nursing and left them to settle in. Leading up to this I was so worried about a difficult pregnancy, helping the kid get colosterum if it wouldn't nurse right away, getting mom to bond with her kid, etc, BUT based on the condition of the little buckling I think she birthed fine, bonded fine, nursed fine, and cared for and protected the little fella fine- nice to meet you all- I've met a few BYC folks from PA and NJ- here and there over the years- all pretty decent folks. Regards, Keystonepaul

Welcome aboard! Indiana County here.

 

[ben is a terror]

hey from Jim Thorpe Carbon County

 

[sharron]

Greetings from Lackawanna County- I sell brown eggs to pay my feed costs- a few peafowl (raised 5 chicks last years), less than 40 chickens (not by much though), and, as of yesterday two goats. As of today - the numbers remain the same other than the goats- Daisy kidded last night- so now there are three goats (though one is a wee bit smaller than the other two.) had my birthing supplies all ready, was checking on her diligently even though it wasn't quite time yet according to my math (ah, a PSU education put to waste again). I finished an area to seperate her to give birth but hadn't even moved her into it yet. So I go up to feed them and I look at Buddy- his rumin's a bit empty- I then look at Daisy and the same- so I'm thinking I didn't feed them enough yesterday and am thinking in my head about what they ate yesterday as I go out in the hen yard and put feed in all the feeders. I turn around and standing alone outside against the side of the barn is a beautiful little kid. I scoop him up and take him inside and wrap him in blankets and deposit him on our 10 year olds lap to keep warm- seems pretty good though and settles in. I got momma settled into her own space and we brought the new addition to her- she smelled him up head to toe and settled in a short time later I watched him nursing and left them to settle in. Leading up to this I was so worried about a difficult pregnancy, helping the kid get colosterum if it wouldn't nurse right away, getting mom to bond with her kid, etc, BUT based on the condition of the little buckling I think she birthed fine, bonded fine, nursed fine, and cared for and protected the little fella fine- nice to meet you all- I've met a few BYC folks from PA and NJ- here and there over the years- all pretty decent folks. Regards, Keystonepaul

welcome from westmoreland county, and great news with the kid

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Hi everyone! North berks here! Welcome!

 

[Blarneyeggs]

Greetings from Lackawanna County- I sell brown eggs to pay my feed costs- a few peafowl (raised 5 chicks last years), less than 40 chickens (not by much though), and, as of yesterday two goats.  As of today - the numbers remain the same other than the goats- Daisy kidded last night- so now there are three goats  (though one is a wee bit smaller than the other two.)  had my  birthing supplies all ready, was checking on her diligently even though it wasn't quite time yet according to my math (ah, a PSU education put to waste again). I finished an area to seperate her to give birth but hadn't even moved her into it yet.  So I go up to feed them and I look at Buddy- his rumin's a bit empty- I then look at Daisy and the same- so I'm thinking I didn't feed them enough yesterday and am thinking in my head about what they ate yesterday as I go out in the hen yard  and put feed in all the feeders. I turn around and standing alone outside against the side of the barn is a beautiful little kid.  I scoop him up and take him inside and wrap him in blankets and deposit him on our 10 year olds lap to keep warm- seems pretty good though and settles in. I got momma settled into her own space and we brought the new addition to her- she smelled him up head to toe and settled in a short time later I watched him nursing and left them to settle in.  Leading up to this I was so worried about a difficult pregnancy, helping the kid get colosterum if it wouldn't nurse right away,  getting mom to bond with her kid, etc, BUT based on the condition of the little buckling I think she birthed fine, bonded fine, nursed fine, and cared for and protected the little fella fine-   nice to meet you all- I've met a few  BYC folks from PA and NJ- here and there over the years- all pretty decent folks.   Regards, Keystonepaul

What a heartwarming story!! Love it, and welcome!

 

[cskotek]

oh NO! I am so sorry!! I know that feeling it weighs you down and awwww I am sorry!

You have no idea! I am on the brink of snapping out!
They are such nasty people and I CANT deal with how they treat animals! They never grew up in life!!!! If I could move... I would do it in a HEARTBEAT!!! Gahh!!

And the doc. says I need to have less stress in my life

 

[Bettacreek]

Does anyone need any cornish x hens for meatie projects? I need to downsize on them. I'm thinking of getting rid of four of them. When feeding time is stressful, it's time to get rid of some of the fatties. :/

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: I wish I could help other than tell you to throw every pc of dog crap their way! Some people are just plain idiots, be it stupidity, jealousy or plain old evilness!