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[stake]

Guess what all you chicken lovers...........................

Its actually happening-----------THIS SATURDAY I am picking up my first group of CHICKENS EVER!   TO COME AND LIVE IN MY YARD!

OH MY GOSH>.......................I am actually doing it!

I am happy and nervous!  

Hope they are healthy and happy little chickens!

I am getting 1 EE , 1 NHR, 1 Partridge Rock, 1 Welsummer...................

Oh my my!     Hope I have my act together in time.............I have taken some of the construction projects INDOORS>.....................yup ----------woodworking inside the house due to need for AC!

oh my oh my oh my!

congrats...you know that without the pics it never really happened

 

[barbiegirl]

Everyone be careful, bear attacks around me. http://wnep.com/2013/07/18/police-bear-kills-familys-goat/

 

[BirdbyGavin1103]

Everyone be careful, bear attacks around me. http://wnep.com/2013/07/18/police-bear-kills-familys-goat/

I'd be worried about illness if it went that far in broad daylight. We have a sow with a few cubs, some 2 year olds and there must be boar somewhere nearby, but we've only ever seen them at dusk, sunrise or at night. Unless it was after the water/feed and got the goat while it was in there

 

[barbiegirl]

I live right next to Tannersville. Last night some thing big was by my koi pond, the feed buckets were knocked over. One was in the pond, even when its windy the buckets stay put and there was no wind last night. Now I am worried that the bear was by. Hopefully he stays away.

 

[tweetr1979]

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Scary!

 

[barbiegirl]

Holy @#$% it's hot outside! Went to water and check on everyone, took out the thermometer out of my brooder ansd put it in the sun. It said 118!! Wosh I had my cell to take. a picture but my cell stops working if it gets hot. It was so hot that my guineas came over for me to wet them with the hose! Wow is all I can say. Can't wait till Satjrday's storms to cool it off for a break in the heat.

 

[remist17]

Hey everyone. jsut found this thread. I live in south central Pa.

Can anyone give me some pointers on increasing egg production? I have 8 total hens laying now (orphington (3) delaware (2) austrolpe (2)). I average 4 eggs a day. I have never gotten 8 eggs in a day.

I feed Tractor supply layor crumble and scratch grain.
New water everyday.

What am I missing.

 

[chiques chicks]

Hey everyone. jsut found this thread. I live in south central Pa.

Can anyone give me some pointers on increasing egg production? I have 8 total hens laying now (orphington (3) delaware (2) austrolpe (2)). I average 4 eggs a day. I have never gotten 8 eggs in a day.

I feed Tractor supply layor crumble and scratch grain.
New water everyday.

What am I missing.

Leghorns. Honestly, breed is the biggest thing. This weather isn't helping either.

I'm not trying to be smart, just my experience. Right now i'd be happy with 50% every day. I get that many with twice the birds, at the moment.

 

[barbiegirl]

Yup, 118.6 degrees in my backyard today.

Had to get the picture to prove it lol

 

[BullChick]

Quote: Blue eggs. These EE are in with some of my BCM.

Guess what all you chicken lovers...........................

Its actually happening-----------THIS SATURDAY I am picking up my first group of CHICKENS EVER! TO COME AND LIVE IN MY YARD!

OH MY GOSH>.......................I am actually doing it!

I am happy and nervous!

Hope they are healthy and happy little chickens!

I am getting 1 EE , 1 NHR, 1 Partridge Rock, 1 Welsummer...................

Oh my my! Hope I have my act together in time.............I have taken some of the construction projects INDOORS>.....................yup ----------woodworking inside the house due to need for AC!

oh my oh my oh my!

I think most of us are still stunned that you have a coop before the chickens. I certainly wasn't that prepared.

Hey everyone. jsut found this thread. I live in south central Pa.

Can anyone give me some pointers on increasing egg production? I have 8 total hens laying now (orphington (3) delaware (2) austrolpe (2)). I average 4 eggs a day. I have never gotten 8 eggs in a day.

I feed Tractor supply layor crumble and scratch grain.
New water everyday.

What am I missing.

Not a thing! It does matter what breed you have as CC said. Other ideas are (in this heat) to offer frozen fruit and vegetables. And you can get into fermented feed (FF). One bucket half filled with feed, about 1/4C of Unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar, and enough water to cover the feed. Stir once in the morning, and once at night. The first batch will be done in about 12 hours.
There are tons of nutritional benefits, as well as saving money. After about a month, the chickens will eat less food, have less stinky poo, lay better, have healthier digestion, and shinier feathers.
You can add more feed and water daily, or wait until it is near the bottom of the bucket.You don't need more ACV. And when you make your first batch, you will see bubbles (that make me laugh) or if you make it drier, you will see a white cap that may even have a crack pattern. You will also notice it expands a lot!
And, welcome to the thread!!